June 23, 2011
In October 2010 it was discovered that a technical software fault had caused the issuing of nine incorrect speeding infringements from the Hume point-to-point camera system since the system started operating in April 2007. All nine incorrect infringements were withdrawn. Operation of the point-to-point system was suspended pending investigation and work to fix the software fault.
Analysis by both the manufacturer of the system and the Department of Justice confirmed that no further incorrect infringements had been issued.
This analysis was independently assessed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte found that it was appropriate for the Department of Justice to rely on its analysis that only nine incorrect infringements had been issued. The Deloitte work cost $131,000.
Deloitte report:
Work is proceeding on the point-to-point cameras to fix the fault and enhance the operation of the system. This includes the installation of a secondary independent GPS based time source.
Once the technical work has been completed, extensive testing of the system will continue for a number of weeks.
The Hume point-to-point camera system will not be re-activated until the system has passed all testing and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office has completed its performance audit into the State’s road safety camera system.
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