Your information is incorrect. The margin in Vic is + or - 2kph for digital devices and all camera cars are fitted with digital devices. Camera cars and fixed cameras do not exercise discretion, the fine is issued based on the speed and being able to identify the registration. The 'percentage over' is also a myth. In an intercept, discretion may be exercised for very minor offences however don't count on it, especially if the driver has a history of traffic offending or there are other factors involved, such as in blackspots or peak traffic/holiday times.
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12-04-2015 08:31 #11
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12-04-2015 08:31 #12
Not sure about the brand you mentioned but Ford and Holden certainly don't.
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12-04-2015 08:34 #13
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12-04-2015 08:40 #14
Case law where speed tickets were contested based on GPS have not been successful. GPS reading vs speedo or speed detection device reading is not accepted as a valid excuse for speeding either during intercept or at court. GPS is an average, not a constant reading. Go by your speedo, you'd have better luck that way as a vehicle can be tested and a manufacturer held accountable for any serious flaws in speed display accuracy.
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12-04-2015 08:52 #15
I go through 3 fixed speed camera points on the way to and from work every work every day (6 times total per day), and numerous other fixed speed camera points through the week, so literally thousands of times over the past few years since I've had my car. I've always gone through them at GPS speed (so 88 by my speedo in an 80 zone), and have never once received a ticket. So I know for ME that going by GPS speed works.
I would encourage everyone to have their speedo checked and cailbrated regularly as something as simple as changing tyres can put it out, for example if you change tyre size.
The best bet is to always exercise caution, and make themselves familiar with the vehicle their driving, which everyone should be doing on the roads anyway.
Anyway, bowing out as I just don't have the emotional energy to argue at the moment. Was just trying to provide the OP with some reassurance.
Carry on!
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