Chad Cooper wrote: >> -----Original Message----- From: Russell Chapman >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> The problem in Australia is that they have now set the tolerance on these >> cameras down to 3kmh over the limit in some states, so if youre endangering >> all around you by travelling on a multi-lane freeway at 83kmh in an 80k zone, >> you get busted. Our cars are only required to have a speedo with a 5% >> accuracy, so you may not even be aware that you are speeding until you get >> the notice in the mail...
Actually cars are not required to have a speedo (at least here in Victoria). However, Australian Design Rules allow a tolerance of 10% for acceptable accuracy for manufacturers. Bit of a joke when the tolerance for a ticket is 3km/hr. > This has to be related to revenue generation to go to such extremes with the > 3kmh limit. I suspect that the new machines have a fantastic Return On > Investment for the states that use them. You are certainly correct here! Still, I suppose it's one way of balancing the state budget. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/06/02/1054406131969.html Regards, Ray. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
