roadwatch.com.au Forums http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum This is an XML content feed of; roadwatch.com.au Forums : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:07:23 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:17:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05a 30 www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp General discussion : Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10730#10730 Author: kingpinrules
Subject: Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh
Posted: 04Feb2012 at 11:17pm

never plead guilty in court cause that just makes things easier for the court to get some $$ out of you and make life easier for the courts.

I have seen work zones where it said 40km and there is no work or trucks ..

But a few of you have aid there were no visable signs ..

send a letter to sdo stating what happened and that you will be contacting today tonight or ACA .. lol

This is revenue raising at its best ... fight the ticket .. seems there would be alot of people caught out by this and signage has to be clear as day and from everyone said there was none otherwise you would have been going 40km

The government is always trying to rip us all off ..


Edited by kingpinrules - Yesterday at 11:22pm]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:17:08 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10730#10730 General discussion : video cctv type safety cameras http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1679&PID=10729#10729 Author: kingpinrules
Subject: video cctv type safety cameras
Posted: 04Feb2012 at 11:26am

I was wondering with these new saftey cameras which look nothing like the rediflex ones that actually look like large video cameras.
 I am refering to ones that look like this -->



So I suspect these record video of an offence and not take photos.

This would be alot easier in court to show seconds before and after the offence to prove what happened in real time ?

would these cameras still only be able to watch 4 lanes only or actually be able to watch a whole intersection with even 4 lanes either side ?

I know that they can watch 4 lanes one side and 1 lane on the other which would be turning right in front of the camera but the safety camera on the kingsway and cnr gannos road is a cctv looking camera so it would interesting to know exactly how many lanes it can watch.

I might have to go have a look to see if theres sensors after stop line on the the side of road to the camera.


Edited by kingpinrules - Yesterday at 11:33am]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:26:21 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1679&PID=10729#10729 General discussion : Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10728#10728 Author: matmaxb
Subject: Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh
Posted: 03Feb2012 at 7:49pm

Originally posted by noelo

If you were travelling West from Rushcutters Bay, you should appeal. The signage in the tunnel does not meet RTA's own guidelines for visibility. You can apply to the court for special leave to appeal. Think this nly costs $75 but is worth it if you got sluggedwith 4 points.  If you'd like a copy of my submission and the RTA's guidelines contact me. All the best noelo.



Hi Neolo,
Like yourself just got a surprise letter from the government telling me I was speeding in CCT. I always enter the CCT going west from the Eastern Distributor but this day I was coming from Bondi. They say I was doing 73kmph in a 60 zone.
I'd love a copy of your submission and the RTA's guidelines so I can mount a defence.
Much appreciate your help
matt
What's the best way to contact - email or something else?]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:49:51 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10728#10728 General discussion : Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10727#10727 Author: dcn91
Subject: Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh
Posted: 01Feb2012 at 12:43pm

Noelo
 
I too have just got a fine for going 63km in a 40kmh zone in tunnell coming from rushcutters bay. Is there any way I can contact you to see the best way to defend this.
 
My email is dcn91@hotmail.com
 
Thanks in advance
 
]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:43:40 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10727#10727 General discussion : Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10726#10726 Author: noelo
Subject: Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh
Posted: 23Jan2012 at 2:32pm

If you were travelling West from Rushcutters Bay, you should appeal. The signage in the tunnel does not meet RTA's own guidelines for visibility. You can apply to the court for special leave to appeal. Think this nly costs $75 but is worth it if you got sluggedwith 4 points.  If you'd like a copy of my submission and the RTA's guidelines contact me. All the best noelo.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:32:40 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10726#10726 General discussion : Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10725#10725 Author: noelo
Subject: Caught out in Cross City Tunnel 40kmh
Posted: 23Jan2012 at 2:26pm

Cross City Tunnel Signage , "Does Not meet RTA Guidelines." I was again caught in the CCT going west from Rushcutters Bay. The Variable Speed Sign at Rushcutters Bay was 60KPH. What a surprise the limit was reduced in the tunnel to 40KPH. So I was hit with a fine. I brought the matter to court. Because, 1, Two bends in the tunnel obscure the speed signs. 2, There is not enough clear vision of the 'D Sized Variable Speed Signs,' after they become visible, 3 There is no warning of a speed reduction like RTA use with other variable speed zones. I won my case, unrepresented. I took pictures and was able to show the problem in the tunnel to the magistrate. So just plead, 'Guilty with an explanation,' and you too can get off this tunnel fine which is a cashcow for the RTA. ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:26:11 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1455&PID=10725#10725 Sightings in Victoria : Western Ring Road http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1494&PID=10724#10724 Author: Road_Worker
Subject: Western Ring Road
Posted: 20Jan2012 at 5:19pm

Noticed yesterday that the cameras at Pascoe Vale Rd have been removed.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:19:06 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1494&PID=10724#10724 General discussion : New technology http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1678&PID=10723#10723 Author: Gav65
Subject: New technology
Posted: 13Jan2012 at 3:53pm

I just installed these really cool electric motorised number plate covers from a place in Australia who sells them.

They work extremely well! I looked at the flip type electric motors but they were expensive and looked too obvious. The ones I have look like normal number plate frames and cover the plates remotely in 2 seconds.

They advertise them as a novelty item not intended for illegal use, but they are very well made and work at higher speeds. If you're interested they are at hidenumberplates.com

Hope this helps someone :)
]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:53:09 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1678&PID=10723#10723 Sightings in Victoria : New fixed cameras http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1358&PID=10722#10722 Author: dyork7
Subject: New fixed cameras
Posted: 14Dec2011 at 11:02am

Talking about Canterbury Rd, what's happening at Elgar? The sign still says Speed Camera Testing, and the installation still looks incomplete.]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:02:44 +0000 http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1358&PID=10722#10722 Sightings in Victoria : New fixed cameras http://www.roadwatch.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1358&PID=10721#10721 Author: Road_Worker
Subject: New fixed cameras
Posted: 13Dec2011 at 8:14am

Originally posted by dyork7

Not unexpected. That camera on the right lane is unlikely to provide a good view across all lanes. I assume the new one looks down the left side (I haven't been out there recently).



Sorry for the delay (having some PC issues).

Yes you are correct in that it does look down the L/H side of the road.
Some interesting points here
    1. The cabling and controller box upgrade works were done nearly 12 ths ago but had remained idle since then
    2. There was a recent fatality involving a roadworker being runover by a vehicle at this site.
    3. Ther hasn't been any (or at least none that I'm aware of) MVA's at this location for quite some time but a couple of other nearby intersections that I regard as being dangerous have had numerous collisions.
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