NSW Difference between HWP and camera detected offense

[Lucaslly97]

Does anyone know why a HWP car need to pull people over to identify the driver before issuing a fine but a speed or all stationary camera doesn't?

Just curious about what is the rationale behind the laws that support a speed camera set up I.e. there is enough evidence to make sure that the driver is named.

Whereas a HWP car needs to chase and stop the driver before a fine is issued. Of course excluding the circumstances where the HWP car failed the pursuit because the suspect is too fast/ dangerous which in this case, they will try their best to find the suspect afterwards and impose a penalty?

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

With speed cameras there is a presumption that the registered owner is the liable person, but it’s not a certainty. They have a mechanism for another person to nominate as the driver. An infringement notice is just an allegation, it’s not a determination of guilt. Paying the fine is considered the ‘guilty plea’, otherwise you can take it to court and protest it.

Speed cameras are governed by a set of technical specifications which patrol cars can’t match very various reasons. That’s why they have to still chase you down and hand you the infringement.

 

[Rod]

Plus cops may look for other offences while pulling you over eg licence check, rego, roadworthiness, alcohol, drugs etc. Sort of like a hamburger with the lot.

 

[Adam1user]

With speed cameras there is a presumption that the registered owner is the liable person, but it’s not a certainty. They have a mechanism for another person to nominate as the driver. An infringement notice is just an allegation, it’s not a determination of guilt. Paying the fine is considered the ‘guilty plea’, otherwise you can take it to court and protest it.

Speed cameras are governed by a set of technical specifications which patrol cars can’t match very various reasons. That’s why they have to still chase you down and hand you the infringement.

Thanks, Good to know!