SA motorists left outraged over disguised speed detection camera
A keen-eyed SA motorist has spotted a speed detection camera hidden in plain sight leaving some SA motorists frustrated.
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South Australians have been left outraged after a keen eyed motorist spotted a mobile speed detection camera disguised inside a ute-style vehicle.
The image of the Isuzu ute, which had a closed tray and what appeared to be speed detection equipment in the back, was posted to social media and garnered hundreds of outraged responses.
“This is not about prevention but rather revenue!” one commenter wrote on Facebook.
“It’s hard when the speed changes so constantly and the cameras are parked in locations where people believe they can be going faster,” another wrote.
An SA Police spokeswoman said mobile detection vehicles are “unmarked”.
“Since the retirement of the Holden brand in Australia, SAPOL’s fleet now includes a variety of makes and models, which undergo testing to ensure they are suitable for use within SA,” the spokeswoman said.
“SAPOL employ a number of methods to monitor speed and driver behaviour on our roads, including overt and covert mobile speed cameras.”
SA Police publish the locations of their mobile speed cameras on their website, which showed on Monday they were stationed in areas such as Andrew Smith Dr at Parafield Gardens, Main North Rd at Mawson Lakes and Bains Rd at Onkaparinga Hills.
Fines for motorists caught by a camera can range from $202 for driving less than 10km/h over the limit, to about $1900 for 45km/h or more faster than the signposted speed.
All collected fines from speed and red light cameras are reinvested in road safety initiatives.
Originally published as SA motorists left outraged over disguised speed detection camera
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