Thread: and the plot thickens

Seems one of my boys drives the most photographed work van on the planet.

Looks like his wife will be catching the train to work as she is out of points

State Govs. will stop at nothing to get more money to waste but of course speed cameras are only used to save lives according to them. We even get cops on the ramps on and off the freeway in WA where common sense says there's virtually no danger in either speeding up to merge or allowing speed to drop off after leaving the freeway.
But the recent ex commissioner for road safety was adamant the law is the law and that's it.
With idiots like him in charge what's the chances of ever getting decent policing of the all road rules?
AlanH.

Originally Posted by scarry

Seems one of my boys drives the most photographed work van on the planet.

Looks like his wife will be catching the train to work as she is out of points

Hahaha, I'd love to know what the 'compensation' is.

That one at Waterford West is one we drive through very often.
Might need to change routes

Mrs hh

Originally Posted by The ho har's

That one at Waterford West is one we drive through very often.
Might need to change routes

Mrs hh

Or habits.

I know of at least two red light cameras that is only set up to catch drivers unaware.First intersection. Camera is only set up for one half of the intersection. Depending on which way you travel. Lights are either just bellow or just after a crest. So they set up the camera to catch divers coming over the crest with little time to react to the lights or the camera. No need to have a came camera working on the other half of the intersection as drivers have a clear view. There is no warnings signs prior to the lights in either direction. That is the bit that I don`t like. No signs indicating lights ahead or a camera in the area. If they had those I would accept the camera. At least give motorists a clear warning and then if they choose to run a red light so be it.The other is on a sloping road. Camera is on the down slope side of the intersection. Seen plenty of cars and trucks pull up just over the line and the camera goes off. Yet again there is no camera on the up slope side of the road. Drivers have no problem stopping. At least with this intersection there is a small sign off to the side indicating a camera is in the area. You just have to look for it.
Cheers Hall

Found out about one in Perth a couple of years ago....

Was travelling past Cadoux when my son became non responsive, an hour later I was in Perth heading down Guildford road, through the Garrett road intersection and bam, full hit in the eyes with a speed camera mounted in a box on the intersection... 96 in a 60 zone(I had slowed down, as anyone who knows where Cadoux is will tell you, I was motoring)...

Gave the police a copy of the hospital report and the time entering emergency plus the number of a senior ambo from where I worked(I had phoned for advice thats why I headed straight to Perth)...
No fine, just a letter saying its accepted about the reason and all the best to my son...

Never knew they had a speed camera there, "but I do now"

Some will argue the benefits, but look at NT history about the speed restrictions imposed then lifted... Saving lives??? people showing consideration and caution will save more, increased fines just increases revenue, and you keep the stats going up and up....each increase in fines will increase offences... Stupid, hey, but thats what happens...

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

Where can I go for holidays now?

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

King Island.

That's where I first got my driver's licence. There were three coppers on the island at the time - one in Grassy (where my family lived) and two in Currie. It was common to see kids as young as 12 or 13 driving their dad's car around the island - as long as you kept to a decent speed, didn't lay wheelies and didn't drive like a dickhead in general, the coppers didn't mind at all.

Haven't been back there for years ................ should make the effort one of these days.