

Challenge the Legality of Privately Owned Speed Cameras in Queensland


Challenge the Legality of Privately Owned Speed Cameras in Queensland
The issue
This petition seeks to question the legality of privately owned speed cameras in Queensland (Qld), Australia. The use of these devices has been a contentious issue, with concerns raised about their potential misuse and infringement on civil liberties. According to data from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, there were over 1 million speeding offences recorded in Qld in 2019 alone. While it is crucial that we maintain road safety and abide by speed limits, it is equally important that enforcement methods are transparent, fair and legal. We believe that allowing private entities to operate speed cameras may lead to questionable practices such as targeting high-traffic areas rather than accident-prone zones for revenue generation purposes. Therefore, we call upon the Qld government to review the legality of this practice and ensure our roads are monitored ethically and lawfully. Please sign this petition if you support a review into privately owned speed cameras' legality in Queensland.

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The issue
This petition seeks to question the legality of privately owned speed cameras in Queensland (Qld), Australia. The use of these devices has been a contentious issue, with concerns raised about their potential misuse and infringement on civil liberties. According to data from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, there were over 1 million speeding offences recorded in Qld in 2019 alone. While it is crucial that we maintain road safety and abide by speed limits, it is equally important that enforcement methods are transparent, fair and legal. We believe that allowing private entities to operate speed cameras may lead to questionable practices such as targeting high-traffic areas rather than accident-prone zones for revenue generation purposes. Therefore, we call upon the Qld government to review the legality of this practice and ensure our roads are monitored ethically and lawfully. Please sign this petition if you support a review into privately owned speed cameras' legality in Queensland.

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Petition created on 24 January 2024