From, 19 July 2010, mobile speed cameras will be operational in NSW.
What is a mobile speed camera?
A mobile speed camera is like a fixed speed camera, except that it can be moved from location to location throughout the state. The government will use independent contractors as technicians who will transport each camera to its scheduled location then set the camera up and check that it is operational. The camera will then be able to detect up to six cars per second, travelling in either direction. Any vehicle exceeding the speed limit will be photographed. The photograph, alone with information about speed, direction, location, time, date etc will then be uploaded, apparently in real time, and an infringement will be issued.
How is it different to a fixed speeding camera?
First, a mobile speed camera will be moved from location to location around the state. The location of a camera at any particular time will be according to a pre-determined schedule. A list of mobile speed camera locations can be found on the RTA website at www.rta.nsw.gov.au
Secondly, unlike with fixed speed cameras, a mobile speed camera will not have any advance warning signs on the approach to it; however, there will be a sign after passing a camera to advise drivers that their speed has just been checked.
If you have received an infringement notice for a speeding offence detected by a mobile speed camera and you believe that you are not guilty of the offence, or if you have received a licence suspension as a result of a speeding offence, please contact Michael, Maria or Kara, our criminal and traffic law solicitors, to discuss your options.
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