Answers to Questions

SPEEDING FINES

354 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008). For each year since 2002:

(a) how many motorists were detected speeding and how much revenue was raised by the use of speed cameras, laser guns or other means in the default range of 50-59 kmh;

(b) how many speeding fines were challenged; and

(c) how many cases were not proceeded with once the fine was challenged?

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): For the years 2002-06, no infringement notices were issued for the offence of speeding in a default speed zone 50-59 kmh as the 50k default did not come into effect until March 2007.

For the year 2007, 18,165 notices were issued and $3,196,512 was expiated. 34 defendants elected to be prosecuted. One notice was withdrawn/not proceeded with by prosecution.

For the year 2008 to 30 October, 43,835 notices have been issued and $7,799,398 expiated. 73 defendants have elected to be prosecuted and one matter has been withdrawn/not proceeded with by prosecution.