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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION 840

Road Accidents - Red Light and Speed Cameras

Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

(1) Are red light cameras operating in the ACT; if so, (a) what revenue from these cameras was estimated would be received; (b) what has been received for the 1992-93 financial year; and (c) what plans are there to increase the number of cameras in operation.

(2) Are speed cameras operating in the ACT; if so, (a) what revenue from these cameras was estimated would be received; (b) what has been received for the 1992-93 financial year; and (c) what plans are there to increase the number of cameras in operation.

(3) If no cameras exist in the ACT what action is being taken to investigate their use.

(4) What revenue is obtained from red light cameras and speed cameras in other States and Territories.

(5) What are the major causes of road accidents in the ACT.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) No

(2) No

(3) In relation to speed cameras, my Department has assessed information provided by transport authorities and police in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australian, and the matter is under consideration by Government.

Regarding red light cameras, reports from New South Wales and South Australia indicate that the effectiveness of these measures in reducing the number of traffic accidents overall is not firmly established. Therefore, further investigation of their applicability within the ACT is required.

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