Lower tolerances in speeding crackdown
Following the launch of Operation Lima Spring Break the second stage of a speeding enforcement campaign is set to begin and recent statistics suggest that a greater number of Queensland motorists have been detected speeding.
Road Policing Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said that following the Commissioners announcement in June that tolerances would be lowered, the second stage of the reducing the tolerances is about to commence and police will continue to monitor compliance with speed limits and the impact on road safety.
“Our message today is drive to the posted speed limits; that is the maximum speed permitted to be travelled on the road at that time,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said.
“As at midnight last night, the Queensland road toll was 201. This is six more road deaths than at the same date in 2012 and 27 more than at the same date in 2010. This is not acceptable.”
“At the end of July 2013, the number of speed camera detections increased by 2% when compared with the corresponding period 2012. At the end of August 2013, the number of speed camera detections increased by 23% when compared with the corresponding period in 2012.”
“This increase is attributed to the increase in speed camera operations and the reduction in the enforcement tolerance level. In addition, since July 2013, police commenced operating an additional five combined red light with speed cameras across Queensland and the number of mobile speed camera hours increased by 28% for the month of August 2013 when compared to 2012,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said.
Commissioner Ian Stewart said that it was disappointing to see an increase in detections and he urged all motorists to drive at a speed no greater than the posted speed limit.
“Speeding kills and we will continue to enforce the speed limit in an effort to make our roads safer for all. We need to take a stand as the road toll is unacceptably high and we want everyone to take personal responsibility everyday, to reduce the road toll” Commissioner Stewart said.
Speed Camera Statistics demonstrating an improved compliance:
Speed Cameras (not including red light cameras or portable devices)
In the 2010/2011 financial year – 208 vehicles monitored per speed offence
In the 2012/13 financial year – 315 vehicles monitored per speed offence
Mobile speed cameras only (not including portable or fixed)
Offences per 1,000 vehicles:
• 2011/2012 – 9.16
• 2012/13 – 8.69
Fixed Speed Cameras (Analogue Fixed Speed, All Digital Fixed Speed, Combined Digital Speed/Red Light Cameras & the Digital Average Speed Camera System)
Offences per 1,000 vehicles:
• 2011/12 – 1.78
• 2012/13 – 1.17
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