Aussies outraged by ‘tricky’ rate electronic camera concealed in shrubs: ‘That’s incorrect’

An eagle-eyed Aussie has actually stimulated a warmed discussion after calling out a “sneaky” tripod-mounted electronic camera she asserts was concealed in shrubs to capture speeding drivers. Shocking video footage of the barely-visible component has actually left chauffeurs clashed concerning whether it was lawfully placed.

The video clip was shot on a country roadway in Queensland by a web content developer for the EasyAs Driver Training institution. She mentioned that there were no indication in the location, recommending it was a saucy catch.

Stuart Thistlewood, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of The Instructor College which has EasyAs, informed Yahoo News the clip was uploaded online as a “light-hearted observation” with a severe underlying message– to enlighten Learner chauffeurs and P-platers to watch out or face “losing your licence very quickly”.

“These sorts of cams are ending up being a lot more usual and while we recognize the requirement for enforcement, their unexpected look can capture chauffeurs off-guard, especially more recent chauffeurs that might really feel much less positive,” he said.

“Learner drivers and P-platers in particular should always drive slightly under the speed limit as they have fewer points to spare.”

The training school said it recommends motorists “stay a couple of kms under the speed limit so you don’t accidentally go over”. “This will allow you to keep an eye on the situation around you whilst keeping your speed under control.”

‘Hidden’ speed cameras increasingly common

It is the latest report of a “hidden” speed camera — in addition to ones disguised in machinery at worksites and in school zone speed limit signs — as authorities get even more creative in their quest to catch drivers travelling too fast on the state’s roads.

The camera, which is believed to be operated by Queensland Police and located on a road in Yugar on the outskirts of Brisbane, has ignited a discussion around whether it was legal to hide the tripod in bushes without signs warning motorists their speed was being checked.

“While signage can certainly help raise awareness and promote safe driving, there’s also a case to be made that the unpredictability of mobile cameras encourages drivers to maintain safe speeds consistently, rather than only in areas where they know cameras are present,” Thistlewood told Yahoo.

“For Learners and P-Platers, we emphasise the importance of driving within the speed limits at all times to develop good habits early on.”

According to the Department of Main Roads, marked and covert or “unmarked” speed check vehicles and devices have been used across the state for years, although a spokesperson indicated this specific one was operated by Queensland Police.

Queensland Police confirm use of tripod-mounted cameras

A Queensland Police spokesperson said they were “unable to verify the location or camera” from the social media video and “therefore cannot comment on its use”.

“However, a TruCam speed camera can be tripod-mounted and has been used by the Queensland Police Service for several years,” they added.

Speed cameras only need to carry warning signs in NSW

In the comments on the driving school’s post, many people pointed out that in some states like NSW, signs are required to warn drivers when roads were being monitored by speed cameras, while others claimed they were more about raising revenue than safety.

According to Transport for NSW, the use of camera advisory signs is not legally required in the jurisdiction but is part of the government’s policy to “alert motorists that they are approaching a fixed digital speed camera”.

While camera vehicles in both states are marked, Queensland operates 30 per cent that are unmarked.

Aussies argue if you don’t speed you ‘won’t have an issue’

One fellow Aussie commented on the video: “A speed camera is kinda pointless if you have enough time to slow down and then just speed up again. The point is to not speed cause you know you won’t spot it before you get done.”

Many others were outraged by the camera placement, with one posting: “That’s wrong.”

Another bluntly said: “How about just not speed. Won’t have an issue if you don’t.”

Driving at least 11km over, but less than 20km more than the speed limit in Queensland can attract fines of $464 and three demerit points, while driving 20km over but under 30km more than the speed limit carried fines of $696 and four demerit points.

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