State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, said that an all-party State Parliament Committee is inquiring into the road safety benefits of fixed speed cameras.

Carolyn Male MP said, in 2008, over 72,000 fixed speed camera infringements were issued in Queensland. This number may dramatically increase in 2010 with the introduction of digital technology and an increase in the total number of fixed speed cameras. This is one of the reasons why the committee is conducting an investigation.

“The committee will look into the placement, effectiveness and efficiency of new and existing fixed camera technology,” Carolyn Male MP said.

“As part of the committee’s inquiry, input is sought from interested individuals, groups and businesses on the issue of fixed speed cameras and their proper role in Queensland’s speed enforcement regime. The committee is interested to hear community views.”

“Clearly, road safety and fixed speed cameras are important issues that affect all Queenslanders. The committee is keen to provide a forum where the community can voice their opinion on an issue that wee know is of great public interest.”

An issues paper that provides information on the inquiry, the committee, and how to make a submission is available online at www.parliament.qld.gov.au/edc.

Submissions to the committee are due by 30 April 2010.