The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has announced the point-to-point cameras on the Mount Lindesay Highway were switched on today, however, the cameras were supposed to be operational in November 2016.
As reported by the Times in October, the cameras were undergoing testing and then would be switched into enforcing the 90-kilometre zone between Jimboomba and Park Ridge South in November.
In a statement released by QPS on July 21, the Mount Lindesay Highway and Bruce Highway point-to-point cameras, along with a red light speed camera at Kingston Road, Waterford West, were all now being used for enforcement.
A QPS media spokesperson said during the installation period roadworks along a section of the Mount Lindesay Highway had impacted the operational date.
“The installation of any road safety camera system requires a range of acceptance testing processes to ensure the cameras operate at a standard to meet the requirements of QPS (including) manufacturers standards and relevant legislative provisions,” the spokesperson said.
”Appropriate testing can take some time to ensure reliability and that the camera system is fit for purpose.
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“QPS engaged an independent third-party authority to conduct comprehensive ‘end-to-end’ testing and provide confirmation the system on the Mount Lindesay Highway was operating reliably and accurately.
“The results have recently been provided to the QPS, which confirmed the system is now operationally ready.”
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said advisory signs had been installed at all locations for several months in preparation for the operation of the new road safety camera initiatives.
“The aim of these cameras is to deter drivers from speeding or disobeying red light signals as the consequences of this risky behaviour is known to contribute to road crashes,” he said.
“Speeding and disobeying signals is illegal and dangerous.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to drive safely.
“We are urging motorists to travel at the appropriate speed for the conditions and the posted speed limits at all times.
“Driving through red lights or speeding through intersections is dangerous driving behaviour that can have serious or fatal consequences.”