❓ WA Parliamentary Question reveals traffic infringements incurred by taxpayer-funded vehicles within the Education and Training portfolio since January 1, 2017. The response details the number and type of infringements, associated costs, and whether drivers were identified.
AnsweredQoN 2395Legislative Assembly
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(1) Since 1 January 2017, has any taxpayer funded vehicle within any department, agency or Government Trading Enterprise within the Minister's portfolio of responsibilities received a traffic-related infringement, and if so: (a) how many infringements have been received, broken down by offence; (b) what is the total value of infringements that were received; and (c) were there any infringements where a driver could not be identified and if so, what was the offence? (2) Since 1 January 2017, has any taxpayer funded vehicle within any department, agency and government trading enterprise within the Minister's portfolio of responsibility been seized by Western Australia Police: (a) if so, why was the vehicle seized and on what date?
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Answered
13 February 2018
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
1 days
Drivers are personally responsible for paying traffic infringements while using a government vehicle.
Department of Education
(1) Yes a) Two contraventions of a red traffic control signal by proceeding beyond the stop line. Three contraventions of a Road Rule. 86 speeding infringements (one withdrawn). b) This information is not recorded. c) This information is not recorded.
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
(1) Yes a) Eight exceeding the speed limit b) $1 700 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
North Metropolitan TAFE
(1) Yes a) 17 exceeding the speed limit 1 contravene a red arrow signal proceeding beyond the stop sign b) $4 600 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
South Metropolitan TAFE
(1) Yes a) 16 exceeding the speed limit 1 driving contrary to directions on road traffic signs b) $6 200 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
North Regional TAFE
(1) Yes a) One exceeding the speed limit b) $800 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Central Regional TAFE
(1) Yes a) 11 exceeding the speed limit b) $3 000 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
South Regional TAFE
(1) Yes a) Five exceeding the speed limit b) $1 600 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
(1) Yes a) Two exceeding the speed limit b) $400 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Department of Education
(1) Yes a) Two contraventions of a red traffic control signal by proceeding beyond the stop line. Three contraventions of a Road Rule. 86 speeding infringements (one withdrawn). b) This information is not recorded. c) This information is not recorded.
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
(1) Yes a) Eight exceeding the speed limit b) $1 700 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
North Metropolitan TAFE
(1) Yes a) 17 exceeding the speed limit 1 contravene a red arrow signal proceeding beyond the stop sign b) $4 600 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
South Metropolitan TAFE
(1) Yes a) 16 exceeding the speed limit 1 driving contrary to directions on road traffic signs b) $6 200 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
North Regional TAFE
(1) Yes a) One exceeding the speed limit b) $800 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Central Regional TAFE
(1) Yes a) 11 exceeding the speed limit b) $3 000 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
South Regional TAFE
(1) Yes a) Five exceeding the speed limit b) $1 600 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
(1) Yes a) Two exceeding the speed limit b) $400 c) No
(2) No a) Not applicable.
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