Hi-tech point-to-point speed cameras to cover entire distance of Brisbane Airport Lin

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Hi-tech point-to-point speed cameras to cover entire distance of Brisbane Airport Link tunnel

by: Robyn Ironside From: The Courier-Mail December 13, 2011 12:00AM
MOTORISTS will have to keep a close watch on their speed the entire distance of the Brisbane Airport Link tunnel because the new toll road will use hi-tech point-to-point cameras.

The technology works by clocking the time it takes a vehicle to cover a certain distance to gauge whether or not it it has been travelling in excess of the speed limit.

The company responsible for the 6.7km strip has confirmed it is working with Queensland Police to set up the point-to-point cameras at either end of the tunnel as soon as the technology is ready.

In addition, six fixed-speed cameras would be installed throughout the tunnel.

But operators moved to assure drivers they would not be hit with multiple fines.

"Even though there may be multiple cameras operating, the QPS will be issuing a single infringement notice to any motorist detected speeding in the tunnel," said the spokesman. My comment and pigs will fly!!!


Airport round trip toll to cost $18 My comment FAIL !! just like Clem 7!!
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Despite trialling point-to-point technology on the Bruce Highway between Beerburrum and Landsborough since early last year, police have been unable to get it working as it should.

However, an announcement is expected before Christmas that the highway cameras will soon begin operating properly.

Paul Turner, from Queensland's peak motoring body RACQ, said they supported point-to-point technology, provided it was used in partnership with adequate signage.

"We think point-to-point cameras are fairer because they take an average speed over the trip," said Mr Turner.

"It is very important people don't exceed the speed limit in a tunnel environment because it can be potentially very dangerous."

Mr Turner said confusion over signage had caused problems in the Clem7 Tunnel and the Logan Motorway, and the RACQ hoped this would not be repeated at Airport Link.

Police were forced to withdraw more than 500 tickets issued in the Clem7 tunnel because of a misplaced speed sign, and dozens more motorists are challenging their fines from the tunnel in court.

Michelle Barisic, from BrisConnections, said speed cameras were a "reliable road safety measure that contributed to improved road safety".

"BrisConnections supports their use within the tunnel, for that purpose," she said.

The $4.8 billion Airport Link is due for completion in June next year and it is predicted that up to 136,000 vehicles a day will use the tunnel within a month of it opening.