A WA parliamentary question seeks data on speed cameras. The response provides some financial data, acknowledges limitations in data collection, and clarifies technical aspects like tolerance levels and potential errors.

AnsweredQoN 3404Legislative Council
Asked
13 April 2006
Portfolio
Community Safety

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(b) Other speed cameras?
(b) Other speed cameras?

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Answered
4 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development representing the Minister for Community Safety
Response time
21 days
ii) Not Applicable. 2) The Office of Road Safety is not able to provide a figure for Mulitnova cameras alone. The Office of Road Safety advises that in 2004-05 $33 170 124 was generated from Multinova speed camera and red light camera infringements. The Member may wish to redirect the question relating to other speed cameras to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. 3-5) WA Police does not capture this data 6) In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of +/- one kilometre per hour is acceptable. 7) Yes. 8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
2) The Office of Road Safety is not able to provide a figure for Mulitnova cameras alone. The Office of Road Safety advises that in 2004-05 $33 170 124 was generated from Multinova speed camera and red light camera infringements. The Member may wish to redirect the question relating to other speed cameras to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. 3-5) WA Police does not capture this data 6) In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of +/- one kilometre per hour is acceptable. 7) Yes. 8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
2) The Office of Road Safety is not able to provide a figure for Mulitnova cameras alone. The Office of Road Safety advises that in 2004-05 $33 170 124 was generated from Multinova speed camera and red light camera infringements. The Member may wish to redirect the question relating to other speed cameras to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. 3-5) WA Police does not capture this data 6) In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of +/- one kilometre per hour is acceptable. 7) Yes. 8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
3-5) WA Police does not capture this data 6) In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of +/- one kilometre per hour is acceptable. 7) Yes. 8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
6) In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of +/- one kilometre per hour is acceptable. 7) Yes. 8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
7) Yes. 8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
8) Not Applicable. 9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
9-10) Mathematically, there is a potential for some error, if a vehicle crosses the camera beam less than the 22 degree angle of attack. In accordance with manufacturer's specifications, a tolerance of one kilometre per hour is deducted. 11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
11) Yes, provided that the camera is operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 12) Not Applicable.
12) Not Applicable.

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