The committee has published this paper to stimulate debate and invite interested groups and individuals to make public submissions to this inquiry. Issues raised within this paper do not restrict the scope of submissions. Groups and individuals making submissions may comment on any matter they consider relevant to the inquiry. The Economic Development Committee will examine and report on the road safety benefits of fixed speed cameras in Queensland. As part of this inquiry the committee will consider: * The effectiveness of fixed speed cameras in reducing speeding and road trauma; * The criteria used to select sites for fixed speed cameras; * The most efficient use of resources to maximise the road safety benefits of fixed speed cameras; * The impact of new technologies on fixed speed cameras; and * The appropriate role of fixed speed cameras in the overall speed enforcement regime. (Author/publisher)
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