Legal advice sought on speed cameras

Gosford Cr Craig Doyle has asked for legal advice about collecting revenue raised by local speed cameras, including those in Woy Woy Rd and Blackwall Rd.

Cr Doyle asked whether, as the owner of all roads in the local area, would it be possible for council to claim revenue raised via the RTA speed cameras located on council road reserves?

Cr Doyle also asked if it would be possible to use this revenue in road safety campaigns.

In a notice of motion, Cr Doyle stated that the revenue could be used for items such as flashing lights near schools, funding for pedestrian bridges; "Cares" facilities, driver education and road surfacing and alignment improvements.

Council Agenda NM.34, December 7