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1518 - FIXED SPEED CAMERA AT JESMOND

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Roads and Ports

What is the status of the fixed speed camera that was installed at Newcastle Road, Jesmond? Was it decommissioned? If so, will it be switched back on?
Answer -

I am advised that the fixed speed camera on Newcastle Road, Jesmond was decommissioned on 27 July 2011 following the release of the NSW Auditor-General's Performance Audit - Improving Road Safety: Speed Cameras.

The audit identified that overall the NSW fixed speed camera program has significantly reduced crashes. These results varied at some locations and 38 locations were identified where there had not been a consistent reduction in crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Newcastle Road, Jesmond is one of the 38 locations where it was found that the speed camera had not delivered the expected road safety benefits because crashes and injuries at the camera location increased after the camera was installed.

A safety review has been undertaken at this location to find alternative safety measures for the existing road safety risks that were not being addressed by the camera. The review findings and proposed program of works will be developed by the end of March 2012.

Question asked on 15 February 2012 (session 55-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 66
Answer received on 19 March 2012 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 77

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