House of Assembly - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
2009-09-08 Daily Xml

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POLICE VEHICLES

479 The Hon. G.M. GUNN (Stuart) (19 May 2009).

1. Why was a police vehicle car parked on an angle in the driveway of Tregalana Station, between Lincoln Gap and Whyalla, on Sunday 26 April 2009?

2. How can a passing vehicle's speed be detected when the police vehicle was parked in such a position?

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): On Sunday 26 April 2009 between 11.00am and 2.30pm, a police constable was conducting speed detection duties on the Lincoln Highway.

On occasions, police park in various safe locations adjacent to the Lincoln Highway whilst undertaking policing duties. In this instance, police were conducting traffic duties using hand held laser.

Parking on an angle allows clear and uninterrupted views of the Highway in both directions, provides a high visibility presence and deters irresponsible road behaviour.