Margin For Error On Speeding Reduced To Zero (Nsw)

[dule]

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/revealed-margin-for-error-on-speeding-reduced-to-zero-20110324-1c8kp.html

So in the name of road safety the margin for error needs to be removed because we all know 3k over the limit can kill you.

But this is my favourite part...

"A spokeswoman for the RTA refused to confirm the tolerance and said it was a matter for the State Debt Recovery Office."

So the road safety measures are determined by the State Debt Recovery Office, when did the state debt collectors become road safety experts?

Now I'm hoping with a government change on Saturday (assuming libs win) things will improve as they have opposed most of the latest "Road Safety" measures but I'm not holding my breath.

Time for a crusade on speed cameras?

[Zerosignal]

An opposition will always be against fines as they don't need to rely on them for the state budget, their tune will change after winning. I hear a brief report about this change this morning, I take it this will only affect the fixed cameras and mobile territories cameras not HWP radar / lidar?

[dule]

Highway patrol radar is up to the operator, and generally they will not even bother pulling you over for doing few kms over the limit.

Lowest I've ever heard anyone get fined for is 10, under that I'm sure most don't bother. Maybe one of the NSW police members can confirm.

[tab]

What an excellent idea...will surely save thousands of lives.

Bunch of fckin morons, but yeah I wouldn't count on a change of govt making it any better. It's all about revenue first and perceived safety second, logic or reason doesn't enter the argument whatsoever.

[Pete A]

I have heard recently that when the govt changes on the weekend that the cleaners will be put through the RTA. Cannot come fast enough

[Zerosignal]

I hope it wasnt from that interview Andrew Stoner (shadow roads minister) did with his indignant outrage at the RTA, I could already see the $$ in his eyes, KACHING!

[aiboart]

It ends tomorrow night.

Entire RTA car hating cycle-Nazi executive out.

New requirement for all RTA executives:

1. must have a current license
   
2. must own a car
   
3. must drive at least 15,000km per year in NSW
   

There is nothing like eating your own dog food to understand how it really tastes.

[Guest XR09]

Move along, nothing to see here up in qld. Move along.

So revenue from the fines has increase ten gazillion percent. And your roads are still crap. Your rego and insurance premiums higher than ever. And nothing will change. You are the new cash cow for the Fed heads.

Like they are doing in the UK. Spray paint the bastards. Vandalize them. Crap on them after a big night on the beer and curry.

[dule]

Well we've got the change of government, lets see if it makes a difference I'd like to think it will but not expecting too much...

[Corzza]

Im with you on this one.

It is just over the top now