Changing Melbourne Speed limits to 40 from 50(was 60)

EDManual · 05-07-2005, 12:14 AM

Well, thats the news for all the streets in central Melbourne.

First they change the limit down to 50 from 60, put in speed cameras. Eventually people arent being caught, so, well, lets make it 40, then maybe some cash can be made. Whats next? 30?!! 20?!!

Casper · 05-07-2005, 12:15 AM

and they say its not revene raising. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

**Full Noise** · 05-07-2005, 12:50 AM

Next they’ll want us to push our bloody cars down the street, roll on the next election.

Cheers, Danny

MITCHAY · 05-07-2005, 12:58 AM

Is it just me or is Victoria the worst state to drive in lol.

MickyB · 05-07-2005, 01:08 AM

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Is it just me or is Victoria the worst state to drive in lol.

It's not just you, i'm almost scared to fart in my car, in the fear it might push me over the speed limit.

MITCHAY · 05-07-2005, 01:24 AM

Dang i was always complaining bout ACT. But seems we have it the best. YAY for me.

16wantsI6 · 05-07-2005, 01:30 AM

thank god I live WA

05-07-2005, 01:52 AM

It kind of sucks to be in Victoria

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05-07-2005, 02:22 AM

I just drive around any non-highway at 30-40km and laugh at people getting angry these days, its too hard trying to read timed 40zones now since they have added some that have nothing to with school or trying to remember when schoolholidays stop and start.

Heeno · 05-07-2005, 10:14 AM

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It's not just you, i'm almost scared to fart in my car, in the fear it might push me over the speed limit.

LOL that bad ey? i think its just stupid what there doing for some reason they still seem to think speed is the problem behind all accidents, they musn't know accidents are also caused by tired drivers, people not paying attention and the uncommon eg. dog running out on the road. oh and tailgaters. but no they think they no better :nutsycuck

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Casper · 05-07-2005, 10:19 AM

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LOL that bad ey? i think its just stupid what there doing for some reason they still seem to think speed is the problem behind all accidents, they musn't know accidents are also caused by tired drivers, people not paying attention and the uncommon eg. dog running out on the road. oh and tailgaters. but no they think they no better :nutsycuck

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Of course they know. You are assuming this is about safety. Its not, its about revenue.

merlin · 05-07-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Is it just me or is Victoria the worst state to drive in lol.

Nah Sydney CBD went to 40 about 6 months ago....

dansedgli · 05-07-2005, 10:21 AM

That is so bad! As if its not bad enough already, when can we get rid of Bracks?

Laminge · 05-07-2005, 10:23 AM

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Nah Sydney CBD went to 40 about 6 months ago....

but do they have several fixed speed and red light cameras in the city..

or revenue raisers for jay walkers while real crime such as drug deals go ripe?

Heeno · 05-07-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

its about revenue.

thats all its ever about these days, why don't they just bloody wake up to themselves, so please explain to me how it works, do the poli's in charge pocket this money they get from speed fines?

Casper · 05-07-2005, 10:26 AM

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thats all its ever about these days, why don't they just bloody wake up to themselves, so please explain to me how it works, do the poli's in charge pocket this money they get from speed fines?

The money (we are talking tens of millions) goes into "consolidated revenue". Think of it as a big spending fund for lame *** ideas. From this the Govt gets to think up new ways to waste taxpayers money. Usually something aimed at a minority group that hates them at the moment. Its like a huge vote buying piggy bank.

merlin · 05-07-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

but do they have several fixed speed and red light cameras in the city..

or revenue raisers for jay walkers while real crime such as drug deals go ripe?

No we are not quite as bad as VIC when it comes to speed camera's, at least we get 3 gigantic warning signs before any camera - honestly I don't even know how they catch anyone, they must be sleeping or something to miss the signs.

Heeno · 05-07-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

or revenue raisers for jay walkers while real crime such as drug deals go ripe?

lol lol they don't care about real crime, its to much for them, you ask any cop would they rather be sittin on their a55 givin out fines or tryin to get an armed robber and keeping us protected...like anyone they'd rather take the easy way out and invest in donut king!

LuvinmyEB · 05-07-2005, 10:31 AM

Maybe that's why they changed the bottom of the number plates from "Victoria: The State On The Move" to "Victoria:The Place To Be".

We can't get out because we can't move!

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Casper · 05-07-2005, 10:33 AM

I wonder how ofter push bikes set these things off?
If I had a bike I'd be screaming up and down past one of these things that sits not far from here just to **** them off. What could they actually do? There not even police and theres no numberplate.

LuvinmyEB · 05-07-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

The money (we are talking tens of millions) goes into "consolidated revenue". Think of it as a big spending fund for lame *** ideas. From this the Govt gets to think up new ways to waste taxpayers money. Usually something aimed at a minority group that hates them at the moment. Its like a huge vote buying piggy bank.

Like the HUGE party to celebrate the opening of whatever unfinished train station it is that was never advertised and only 5000 Victorians attended??
And they most probably attended because they were walking through the city as they'd lost their licenses for doing 4km/h over the limit a couple of times.

Casper · 05-07-2005, 10:38 AM

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Like the HUGE party to celebrate the opening of whatever unfinished train station it is that was never advertised and only 5000 Victorians attended??
And they most probably attended because they were walking through the city as they'd lost their licenses for doing 4km/h over the limit a couple of times.

yup, perfect example!

Now...wheres my bike?

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LuvinmyEB · 05-07-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

yup, perfect example!

Now...wheres my bike?

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You can borrow one of our mountain bikes. :nutsycuck

Heeno · 05-07-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

The money (we are talking tens of millions) goes into "consolidated revenue". Think of it as a big spending fund for lame *** ideas. From this the Govt gets to think up new ways to waste taxpayers money. Usually something aimed at a minority group that hates them at the moment. Its like a huge vote buying piggy bank.

ok cool thanks for clearing that up for me, funny they never seem to think about the condition of the roads, i think that would be a good place to start spending that money, if the money comes off the roads(us drivers) then its only fair to put it back into the roads(fixing those @#$% potholes everywhere), instead of more cameras and road popo.

merlin · 05-07-2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

I wonder how ofter push bikes set these things off?
If I had a bike I'd be screaming up and down past one of these things that sits not far from here just to **** them off. What could they actually do? There not even police and theres no numberplate.

Now that would be fun to watch - Maybe you could fly past on one of those crazy home made scooters with the wipper snipper engines attached to the side or one of the minature 2 stroke pocket bikes pulling a mono and waving?

Casper · 05-07-2005, 10:55 AM

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Now that would be fun to watch - Maybe you could fly past on one of those crazy home made scooters with the wipper snipper engines attached to the side or one of the minature 2 stroke pocket bikes pulling a mono and waving?

I would...but they are illegal too.

Heeno · 05-07-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin

Maybe you could fly past on one of those crazy home made scooters with the wipper snipper engines attached to the side or one of the minature 2 stroke pocket bikes pulling a mono and waving?

LOL i could do it on my CR250, sure they could put up a chase but i don't know how their cars or even the cop bikes would handle the ruggard bush

: , so what happens with those fines they can't get a id for? do they just forget about it or do they try and find that vehical.

EDManual · 05-07-2005, 12:42 PM

They would just put it in a pile never to be seen again, and go on to the next 4 k over speeding volvo lady who does have a numberplate you can easily see and get money off.

EDManual · 05-07-2005, 12:43 PM

those little motor scooters are illegal now too are they?! whats the fine? $500? dam bracks!!

merlin · 05-07-2005, 01:22 PM

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I would...but they are illegal too.

geez anything down there legal?