Speed Detection

In reply to Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (27 July 2015). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I have been advised:

Speed detection devices, including mobile cameras, mobile radars and lasers are used state wide as part of a strategy to reduce excessive speed and to establish a firm base for long term changes in driver behaviour. The aim is to reduce the general level of speed on our roads with a corresponding reduction in the number and severity of road crashes.

As outlined at Budget Paper 4, Volume 3, page 127, the number of speed detection hours (mobile cameras, mobile radars and lasers) projected in 2015-16 is 125,000 which is the same projection used for 2014-15.

There is not necessarily a nexus between additional hours for speed detection devices (including mobile cameras, mobile radars and lasers) and additional revenue. Other factors such as country versus city deployment, changes in driver behaviour and deployment policy apply.

The budget for 2015-16 for speed detection devices of $22.5 million took into account the 2014-15 estimated result ($21.8 million); adjustments for indexation and no growth.