Chapter 9: The Facts About Speed Cameras in Queensland
Armed with the knowledge he had gained from the truck drivers, Bunya Vito began researching the specific types of speed cameras used in Queensland to monitor drivers for their safety. He compiled a list of facts in bullet-point form to share with his growing network of followers who, like him, were tired of being controlled and exploited by Big Brother. Here are the facts that Bunya Vito discovered:
1. Fixed Speed Cameras: These cameras are permanently installed at specific locations along roadsides and highways, usually in areas with a history of accidents or speeding incidents.
2. Mobile Speed Cameras: Operated by the Queensland Police Service, these cameras are mounted in unmarked vehicles and can be moved to different locations as needed.
3. Point-to-Point Cameras: Also known as average speed cameras, these systems use multiple cameras to calculate a vehicle's average speed between two points along a road. This helps to identify drivers who might be speeding consistently over a stretch of road.
4. Red Light Cameras: These cameras are designed to catch drivers who run red lights, but they can also detect and record vehicles that are speeding through intersections.
5. Traffic Signal Cameras: These cameras are installed at intersections and are used to monitor traffic flow, congestion, and compliance with traffic signals. They can also be used to identify and record speeding vehicles.
6. Legal Requirements: Speed camera locations in Queensland must be clearly marked with signs to inform drivers of their presence, and speed limits must be clearly displayed.
7. Camera Accuracy: Speed cameras in Queensland are regularly tested and calibrated to ensure their accuracy, and any errors or malfunctions can be used as a basis for contesting fines.
8. Revenue from Speeding Fines: The money collected from speeding fines in Queensland is used to fund road safety initiatives, law enforcement, and other public safety programs.
9. Contesting Fines: Drivers have the right to contest speeding fines in Queensland if they believe they have been unfairly or erroneously issued. This can be done through the courts or by providing evidence of a faulty speedometer, for example.
As Bunya Vito shared these facts with his followers, they became more knowledgeable about the surveillance system in place and more determined to fight against the injustice they felt was being perpetrated by the government.
