Locals councils say no to mobile speed cameras

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Locals councils say no to mobile speed cameras
Updated November 4, 2010 14:49:00
Local councils are rejecting the use of privatised mobile speed cameras, claiming they are a cash grab by the New South Wales Government.
The number of private operators able to catch speeding motorists is being ramped up, and parking inspectors in the Gosford City Council have been told to issue fines to mobile vans found to be parked illegally, in an effort to get rid of them.
The President of the New South Wales Local Government Association, Keith Rhodes, says he supports Gosford's decision to try to ban them.
"This is simply revenue raising for dollars to go into consolidated revenue with absolutely nothing being returned to improving the conditions of the road which we all know are the factors contributing to fatalities on our major road networks," he said.
The Premier Kristina Keneally says if mobile speed camera operators break the rules they should face penalties.
Ms Keneally says speed cameras are important tools in reducing road deaths, but operators have to abide by the rules.
"If a mobile speed camera is not being operated in accordance with the law, the council should of course issue an infringement but equally so we ask all motorists to obey the rules of the road because quite frankly the life that is lost could be yours, a family member or could be devastating for someone else's family," she said.

Lets hope other Councils follow!!!