Residents of a small town in Far North Queensland, Australia are facing a looming financial crisis after a mobile speed camera issued almost $300,000 in fines within just two weeks. Malanda, located 114 km southwest of Cairns, is now contemplating legal action in response to the unexpected surge in speeding tickets during September.
According to News.com.au, the town’s approximately 2000 residents are stunned by the sudden financial burden. Daily Mail reported that the potential cost of settling the speeding fines has left residents astonished. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads confirmed the operation of a mobile road safety camera in the region from September 7 to 21, issuing “valid infringement notices” to motorists who exceeded the speed limit.
The department underscored the importance of adhering to speed limits to avoid penalties and emphasized a reduction in offenses over the deployment period. Meanwhile, The Guardian reported that Lana Miller, a local trainee ambulance driver, accumulated nine fines totaling $7,000 in just five days, adding to the growing frustration and financial strain felt by the residents of Malanda. Local MP Shane Knuth estimated the collective fines for locals to have reached a staggering $282,627, sparking fear among elderly residents about losing their driver’s licenses.
The incident has prompted concerns about the legitimacy of the sudden influx of speeding fines and implications for the affected residents’ financial wellbeing, who are contemplating legal action against the camera.
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