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Cheers for volunteers FRANKSTON’S most dedicated volunteers have been recognised at an award ceremony. Among the winners were Beverley Valentine, Marcus Grinblat, Jack Wheeler, Andrea McCall, Madison Horp, and Brianna Neil (pictured left). See story page 3. Picture: Supplied.
Fines from Frankston’s notorious speed camera waived Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au MOTORISTS who have been caught by the notorious speed camera at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Davey Street in Frankston will have their fines waived. Following a recommendation by the road safety camera commissioner, Vic-
toria Police has elected to withdraw speeding infringements issued at the intersection between 15 April and 16 June this year. Motorists who were travelling southbound between 40 kmph and 60mph will have their fines excused. Lost demerit points will also be reinstated. The speed limit at the intersection was reduced from 60 kmph to 40 kmph in October 2021. The speed camera enforcing the new limit was switched on
in April of this year. Following complaints about the new speed limit and the accompanying signage, road safety camera commissioner Neville Taylor began investigating the matter. His report was released last week. The report recommended that fines incurred by drivers at the intersection who did not exceed 60 kmph should be waived. It also recommended that drivers who received multiple fines before
notice of their first infringement should have all their fines before the first notice waived. Refunds are expected to be processed within 60 days. People eligible to have their fines waived will be contacted by email. The road safety camera commissioner investigation probed the processes followed in the setup of the new speed limit. The decision to change the speed limit itself was out of the scope of the
investigation. Taylor concluded that “the communication and signage informing motorists of the new speed limit of 40 kmph on the Nepean Highway, southbound through the intersection of Davey Street, Frankston, was less than effective.” The report read that two projects to reduce the speed limit in the area occurring at the same time led to significant confusion. Continued page 5
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