School zone speed cameras nab almost 15,000 offences in Queensland, nearly double police – report

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Hidden speed cameras in Queensland have detected nearly 15,000 offenses across 24 locations within a year of operations starting. According to an ABC report, six covert cameras attached to school zone signs in the state led to 14,557 penalty notices issued to offending drivers from August 7, 2023, to June 30, 2024. These fines were in addition to the 8,913 fines given out by police between July 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, totaling over 23,000 fines for the year. Queensland Transport Minister Bart Marsh expressed disappointment at the high number of speeders in school zones, emphasizing the importance of road safety for all, especially vulnerable young individuals.

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