Speeding Vic drivers net govt $300m
Speeding Victorian drivers have added almost $300 million to the state's coffers in the last year.
Despite being switched on less than four months ago, the state's fixed cameras in 40 or 50 km/h zones have proved the most successful, with 90,000 drivers raising $20.5 million in fines, Fairfax reports.
According to Justice Department figures, about 228 people a day, or 27,138, coughed up a total of $6.6 million by speeding through a 40 km/h along two CBD streets.
More than 22,000 sped through a 40 km/h zone in St Kilda, raising $5.2 million in revenue.
Almost 1.3 million drivers were fined last year with the total collected by the government adding up to $298.9 million.
The RACV says the cameras should be placed only at accident blackspots.
"The speed limit signage has to ensure drivers are aware of and reminded of the low limits that are in place," said RACV roads and traffic manager Dave Jones.
But Road Safety Commissioner Gordon Lewis said enough warning had been given.
"Although we receive complaints from the public about insufficient signage and warnings, I have found so far that these complaints are baseless," he said.
