QLD To Lower Speed Tolerances from 20/09/13

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POLICE expect to catch even more motorists speeding when tolerance margins are lowered again from tomorrow.

The tolerance margin is the number of kilometres by which motorists are allowed to exceed the speed limit before being fined for speeding.

Although the exact margin is a well-kept secret it was previously thought to be as high as 10 per cent on top of the signed speed limit.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Michael Keating said the first stage of the tolerance lowering exercise in 60km/h zones had contributed to an increase in speed detections of two per cent in July and 23 per cent in August.

"This (second) adjustment of speed tolerances will apply to the whole range of speed restrictions across the state," said Asst Comm Keating.

"No jurisdiction of Australia publicises the tolerance levels but we are adjusting the tolerances according to the schedule we had decided upon."

Mr Keating said motorists should always consider the signed speed limit the maximum speed allowable.

"The important thing is for motorists to comply with the speed limits as they apply to the area in which they are driving as well as the conditions in which they are driving," he said.

"The quickest way to avoid the complication of speed is to drive to the speed limit."

He denied the latest move by police was about "revenue raising".

"It's not revenue raising, it's about saving lives. It's about encouraging people to contribute to road safety," said Mr Keating.

"We're not interested in the revenue raised by this, we're interested in protecting people road users, pedestrians, individuals who are innocent parties to road crashes."

Earlier it was reported, MORE motorists have been caught speeding as police enforce a lower tolerance margin and increase speed camera operations on Queensland roads.

Last month, the number of speed camera detections jumped 23 per cent when compared to the same period last year, with a 2 per cent rise recorded for July.

The increase comes after a 1km/h drop in the tolerance margin for speeding in 60km/h zones was announced in June and more speed camera operations were rolled out across the state.

The changes included a 28 per cent increase in mobile speed camera hours during August compared to 2012.

The Queensland Police Service has today revealed a further reduction in speeding tolerances will begin in a bid to reduce the state's road toll.

Road Policing Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police would continue to monitor compliance with speed limits and the impact on road safety.

"Our message today is drive to the posted speed limits; that is the maximum speed permitted to be travelled on the road at that time," he said.

"As at midnight last night, the Queensland road toll was 201. This is six more road deaths than at the same date in 2012 and 27 more than at the same date in 2010.

"This is not acceptable."
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My comment " QPol/Govco, cann't make up their mind!! On the same day, they talk about raising the speed limit and lowering it!!!!!!!!