❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about speed camera placement near speed limit zones, alleging revenue raising rather than safety. The Minister refutes this, citing policy and safety-driven placement.
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(1) Is the Minister aware if the practice is now being followed of placing multinovas just inside of upper speed limit zones? (2) Why has this practice commenced? (3) Is there any evidence to suggest that motorists accelerating just prior to upper speed limit zones place the public or themselves at risk if the speed they are accelerating to is in conformity with the up coming speed zone? (4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister
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(1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(2) Why has this practice commenced? (3) Is there any evidence to suggest that motorists accelerating just prior to upper speed limit zones place the public or themselves at risk if the speed they are accelerating to is in conformity with the up coming speed zone? (4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(3) Is there any evidence to suggest that motorists accelerating just prior to upper speed limit zones place the public or themselves at risk if the speed they are accelerating to is in conformity with the up coming speed zone? (4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(2) Why has this practice commenced? (3) Is there any evidence to suggest that motorists accelerating just prior to upper speed limit zones place the public or themselves at risk if the speed they are accelerating to is in conformity with the up coming speed zone? (4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(3) Is there any evidence to suggest that motorists accelerating just prior to upper speed limit zones place the public or themselves at risk if the speed they are accelerating to is in conformity with the up coming speed zone? (4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(4) What is the nature of the evidence that shows this is a danger to motorists and the general community? (5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(5) Is the Minister aware that law abiding members of the community see this as a sneaky revenue raising practice? (6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(6) Does the Minister realise the degree of damage and cynicism being caused in the motoring community by this practice? (7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
(7) What action does the Government/Police Service intend to take to ensure multinovas are placed in high risk zones rather than in cash revenue raising spots? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1-2) Western Australia Police Service policy stipulates that a speed camera cannot be placed within one hundred metres of a sign that indicates a change in speed zones. (3-4) The Western Australia Police Service does not collect this specific type of information. (5) The speed camera is a legitimate road safety tool and the Police Service makes no enforcement of law for the sole purpose of raising revenue. Instead, monetary fines are considered to be the consequence of a minority failing to adhere to community standards of safety on the road. The greater majority of people rarely, if ever, incur any pecuniary penalty. It should also be noted that a portion of moneys received are directed back to the community through road safety programs designed to enhance or increase awareness of road safety. (6) The Police Service actively promotes the use of speed cameras and provides information to television and radio stations advising locations where speed cameras are to be placed each day. This strategy is aimed at three key areas. The first is to correct the misconceived view that speed camera operations are revenue raising. Secondly, it is to create awareness in the community to the presence of speed cameras in an effort to encourage motorists to reduce speed, which in turn, aids the third objective of reducing the number of fatalities on West Australian roads. (7) The placement of speed cameras on West Australian roads is governed by the Speed Camera Placement Committee, which comprises representatives from the WA Police Service, WA Municipal Association including Rangers from various Shires, Royal Automobile Club of WA, Main Roads WA and the Department of Transport Office of Road Safety. The sites selected for camera surveillance are chosen after considering the road crash history for the area, topography of the location, complaints from local residents, areas which are hazardous or likely to increase the risk of injury or death and areas which will have the most beneficial effect on road safety and crash trauma. These are commonly referred to as "black spot" localities. In addition, there may be other locations identified by police, which will be subject to speed camera operations from time to time.
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