Speeding Fines
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 07:21
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Allan B (Sunshine Coast)
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If driving in Queensland from July, lift your foot.
From the new budget.......
"The (Queensland) State Government is predicting it will gather $189 million from speeding fines next financial year, a rise in revenue of 17.4 per cent."
And it's not 'revenue raising' ????
Reply By: Aussie1 - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 10:39
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 10:39
Over here in the West I refer to these perpetrators as " VOLUNTARY Revenue CONTRIBUTORS". And will be forever grateful for their ongoing efforts. Good to have freedom of choice.
Or for those who have the "need for speed", get elected and change the speed limits to what you consider is best for all of us.
Happy and safe travels all.
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Reply By: Theo D - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 20:08
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 20:08
Im no cop, but can tell you all Qld Police and Transport personel are going to go hard at two things over the next 6 to 12 months and they are unrestrained/uncovered loads and unrated tie down straps and/or damaged straps e.g. ratchet straps, pin straps, bungey straps etc
Ropes are no longer allowed to be used. The rule for many years was rope of any variety over 12mm diameter - this is no longer the case.
All straps must have rated labels and be in good order. No major knicks or tears that could reduce its rating.
A few years ago there was a crackdown on rated shackles, it appears they have now moved onto the above.
The department whom I work for are currently doing an audit on everything I've mentioned above and they arnt mucking about I can assure you.
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 21:55
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 21:55
Considering the Rated Shackles rumours were debunked Theo, how did your department cope with rated shackles rumours?
"The shackles myth seems to be circulating yet again. This is a false rumour."
Myth - Rated Shackles
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Follow Up By: Ron N - Sunday, Jun 17, 2018 at 23:22
Sunday, Jun 17, 2018 at 23:22
"Ropes are no longer allowed to be used".
A major fallacy, promoted Australia-wide, by revenue seekers, and the ignorant.
The law only states that rope used for load restraint must meet AS/NZS 4345 and be marked accordingly.
Ropes that are load rated are colour-coded and labelled with the AS/NZS 43 45 compliance tag.
Sisal and Manila ropes should never be used for load restraint, only synthetic fibre ropes.
Ropes should only ever be used for light loads, and the user should make himself/herself familiar with the appropriate rope knots, rope-shortening techniques, and rope tie-off methods.
Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles - 2018NSW TAFE - Load restraint equipment
Cheers, Ron.
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Jun 18, 2018 at 07:42
Monday, Jun 18, 2018 at 07:42
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Geez Ron, you can really spoil a good myth.
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Follow Up By: 9900Eagle - Monday, Jun 18, 2018 at 12:21
Monday, Jun 18, 2018 at 12:21
As Ron said synthetic rope is fine for light vehicles as long as it complies. It is not used in heavy transport anymore although I still like them, same as I like using dogs with a pipe extension, but workplace health and safety don't see it my way and ratchet or turnbuckle dogs are used now.
Give me a piece of pipe anytime.
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