Beginning next month the Queensland Police will begin trialling a new piece of speed enforcement technology which combines the portability of the laser and mobile speed camera in to one easy to use mobile unit.
The LaserTech TruCAM is a speed laser gun with an integrated digital video camera which would make it the most sophisticated speed enforcement tool in use in Australia. It has the ability to provide video evidence combined with a high resolution image that can easily identify a vehicles make and model, number plate and facial characterises of the driver.
From a couple of separate sources we are hearing that the speed cameras positioned on the Logan Motorway Bridge on the M1 have now been signed as speed cameras. This means that the cameras could now be in operation. Although no official word has come through to tell us otherwise, we urge those who do the trip northbound past the overpass to take heed and slow down.
Often I hear people talk about other people’s driving and how they perceive someone as either a good or a bad driver. It’s an interesting notion which presents the question, what do you consider to be a safe driver?
The Government and Transport Department’s lead us to believe that if you sit on the speed limit and follow the road rules that you are considered a good driver. Whilst motoring bodies say it comes down to experience and road safety training.
The Redline Breathalyser is a simple, quick, accurate and reliable disposable breath tester which measures breath alcohol content against an indicator of the legal drink-driving limit of 0.05BAC.
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As I found out the other evening, no one is immune from this years police blitz over Christmas. As I travelled up the M1 towards Queensland’s Sunshine Coast I found myself on the receiving end of a speed laser gun which clocked me at 114km/hr in a 100km/hr zone.
So just remember this Christmas break to watch the fatal four killers - speeding, driving drunk, driving without wearing a seatbelt and fatigue.
Speeding motorists - Observe the speed limits at all times and don't exceed the signed maximum speed limit.
Driving drunk - Depending on your age, driving experience and the type/class vehicle being driven, a driver's alcohol concentration may be required to be zero. If you are unsure whether you are over the legal limit - DO NOT DRIVE.
Seatbelts - Buckle-up your seatbelt whilst travelling in a motor vehicle this could save your life. You can be fined if you don't wear a seatbelt.
Driver fatigue - Have a good sleep before your trip and be aware of the dangers of driving when tired and on unfamiliar roads. When travelling long distances, a minimum of a 15-minute rest is recommended every two hours. In peak holiday periods, look for Driver Reviver stops, where you can rest, have a free snack and a coffee or tea.
Commissioner Bob Atkinson today joined Police Minister Neil Roberts and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh in announcing the launch of the annual Christmas Road Safety Campaign aimed at continuing to reduce the carnage on Queensland roads over the Christmas holidays.
The state campaign will officially commence on Wednesday December 8, before entering the national reporting phase, which runs from December 24 to January 7. It will conclude with further state-wide campaigns commencing on January 8, and finish with Operation Back to School on January 28. Commissioner Atkinson said while the road toll has seen a significant drop this year, the potential for deadly outcomes over the Christmas season can never be ignored.
“During the Christmas holiday season we see more drivers on our roads, and more drivers taking unnecessary risks that end in disaster,” Commissioner Atkinson said.
I received an email today from a contact within Energex who informed me of a request filed by Main Roads for power at 6 new speed camera locations.
The camera's will for a short period be operating in test mode, followed by live operations.
Roadsmart has today learnt of a new fleet of unmarked speed cameras destined for roads around Southeast Queensland. The speed camera vehicles which are camouflaged in urban trade vehicles are set to be rolled out this weekend alongside the existing marked speed cameras.
Queensland's police union dismisses covert speed cameras as "poker machines on wheels", but Premier Anna Bligh insists they are an important tool to help cut the state's road toll. Police Union president Ian Leavers says Queensland's average weekly road toll has actually increased since covert cameras were introduced in early April.
Queensland Australia - THE campaign against speeding motorists has taken a further step with Logan police employing greater use of micro-digicam technology.
The device is very similar to the hand-held laser speed detection unit, with an extra camera unit attached. Logan district traffic branch officer-in-charge Acting Senior Sergeant Paul Tabrett said the device was very effective because it allowed officers to detect speeding vehicles from a safe and secluded position.
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With all the rain that Southeast Queensland has been receiving this wet season and myself falling victim to a flash flood, what better topic to touch on.
The best way to tackle flooded roads is to avoid them as far as possible and find another way to reach your destination, even if it means travelling longer. It is always better than getting stuck. Keep your radio on to get information of road and flood conditions if you live in regularly affected areas.
One of the most common frustrations from motorists on the road is another vehicle tailgating. Following another vehicle too closely can result in a nose-to-tail crash — at best, this is inconvenient; at worst, it can be fatal.
The ‘two second rule’ is a simple, yet effective way to gauge a safe following distance. Applying the rule involves picking a stationary object on the side of the road, such as a power pole, and counting ‘one thousand one, one thousand two’ after the car in front of you passes the object.
If you pass the object before you finish counting to ‘one thousand two’, you are following too closely. This following distance should be at least doubled in poor conditions, such as wet weather or if you are towing a caravan or trailer, or driving a heavy vehicle.
We’re back up again! – During the move to our new web hosting provider we unexpectedly encountered a hard drive failure which meant we lost a good amount of the sites content.
After a painstaking week of readding the website content in to our new content management system and rewriting the majority of the old articles, I realised just how much the site had been neglected. Therefore, I have sought out two new content writers who will help contribute to the site each week.
As we move forward, I encourage readers to send us your feedback; I look forward to hearing more of what you want to read over the coming months.