A Sydney policeman was captured in a photo hiding behind a pole on the busy King George’s Road. The officer was supposedly trying to catch and fine drivers going above the speed limit.

It was said that school zones were in place at the time, meaning that the speed limit was brought down to 40 km/h.

The picture, posted on Facebook, sparked a debate among Aussies on the social media platform.

Many thought the police officer, who was not wearing his hi-vis uniform, was being ‘sneaky.’ Others speculated that his actions were a scheme to issue fines to unknowing drivers and generate revenue for the police.

There were doubts about whether spotting speeding drivers this way prevents accidents in school zones.

‘Him hiding with a camera doesn't physically nor effectively slow the car down that is speeding,’ a Facebook user reasoned, ‘God forbid a child gets hit by a car, how much can him being there prevent it from happening? It's purely to raise money.’

Some Aussies thought that the policeman’s actions were ‘disgraceful.’ Credit: Facebook/Yahoo News​

Others also pointed out that the police officer was committing a fineable offence of his own — his motorcycle was blocking a footpath.

A reply to the Facebook post said: ‘I am certain it is illegal to obstruct a pedestrian walkway with a motor vehicle, let alone park on a footpath.’

Another person commented, ‘So the point of this is that to enforce the law, the police knowingly break the law making an utter mockery of the entire process.’

It’s probably not the best safety message.

The officer did not have to hide to do his job, some Aussies argued. Being deliberately discreet while on duty could easily be taken as ‘grubby’ and ‘disgraceful’.

But not everyone has agreed. Others considered the policeman’s actions to be justified, especially when children’s safety was at risk.

‘I’m sure I’m the only one that slows down to 40 in a school zone, so I hope he catches a few,’ someone wrote.

‘Just slow down,’ some said, implying that it was the easy but also right thing to do.

King George's Road is often subject to speeding complaints. Credit: Wikipedia/J Bar​

The NSW Police, notified of the incident, defended the officer. A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia that Blakeshurt, where the road is located, is ‘over-represented in speed-related crashes.’

The law enforcement agency also justified the officer’s choice to hide behind a pole and park their motorcycle on a footpath.

According to the NSW police, its officers employ different strategies to enforce speed limits and catch offenders. Being in the force subjects them to some exemptions as well in the performance of their duties.

It also makes sense for officers to stay near their vehicles. According to the police, it is for their officers’ safety. It also allows them to respond quickly in case of emergencies.

What do our SDC members think? Is the policeman justified in his actions? Let us know in the comments below.

 

[JustPat]

This is one revenue raiser you do not have to contribute too JUST DON'T SPEED.

 

[Dugy]

There are too many cars speeding,not using blinkers and generally being dangerous. Don’t speed and you won’t care where the cameras are. Too many times cars doing rediculously idiotic speed see a police car or camera sign and slam the brakes on only to accelerate like a fool once they have gone past the threat

 

[abcdog]

A Sydney policeman was captured in a photo hiding behind a pole on the busy King George’s Road. The officer was supposedly trying to catch and fine drivers going above the speed limit.

It was said that school zones were in place at the time, meaning that the speed limit was brought down to 40 km/h.

The picture, posted on Facebook, sparked a debate among Aussies on the social media platform.

Many thought the police officer, who was not wearing his hi-vis uniform, was being ‘sneaky.’ Others speculated that his actions were a scheme to issue fines to unknowing drivers and generate revenue for the police.

There were doubts about whether spotting speeding drivers this way prevents accidents in school zones.

‘Him hiding with a camera doesn't physically nor effectively slow the car down that is speeding,’ a Facebook user reasoned, ‘God forbid a child gets hit by a car, how much can him being there prevent it from happening? It's purely to raise money.’

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Some Aussies thought that the policeman’s actions were ‘disgraceful.’ Credit: Facebook/Yahoo News​

Others also pointed out that the police officer was committing a fineable offence of his own — his motorcycle was blocking a footpath.

A reply to the Facebook post said: ‘I am certain it is illegal to obstruct a pedestrian walkway with a motor vehicle, let alone park on a footpath.’

Another person commented, ‘So the point of this is that to enforce the law, the police knowingly break the law making an utter mockery of the entire process.’

It’s probably not the best safety message.

The officer did not have to hide to do his job, some Aussies argued. Being deliberately discreet while on duty could easily be taken as ‘grubby’ and ‘disgraceful’.

But not everyone has agreed. Others considered the policeman’s actions to be justified, especially when children’s safety was at risk.

‘I’m sure I’m the only one that slows down to 40 in a school zone, so I hope he catches a few,’ someone wrote.

‘Just slow down,’ some said, implying that it was the easy but also right thing to do.

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King George's Road is often subject to speeding complaints. Credit: Wikipedia/J Bar​

The NSW Police, notified of the incident, defended the officer. A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia that Blakeshurt, where the road is located, is ‘over-represented in speed-related crashes.’

The law enforcement agency also justified the officer’s choice to hide behind a pole and park their motorcycle on a footpath.

According to the NSW police, its officers employ different strategies to enforce speed limits and catch offenders. Being in the force subjects them to some exemptions as well in the performance of their duties.

It also makes sense for officers to stay near their vehicles. According to the police, it is for their officers’ safety. It also allows them to respond quickly in case of emergencies.

What do our SDC members think? Is the policeman justified in his actions? Let us know in the comments below.

If you don't wish to contribute to revenue, don't speed;. Duh.

 

[Jacko76]

Let’s forget about what the police officer is doing, because your missing the simple point, DON’T SPEED, the they could go fully cammo and it wouldn’t matter, stop thinking a out yourselves like normal

The thing is the police being visible would have much more effect on slowing speeding drivers down
I am not saying it is fine to speed as it never is a smart action to do
However the police hiding like that gives me the feeling that it is either quota, or revenue raising inspired, rather than road safety
Visuality is the greatest way to prevent people breaking traffic rules

 

[G Reg]

People who whinge about revenue raising are usually those who speed
I’m all for the police catching speeding drivers in any way they can
Just remember: you never know when you might need a diligent cop!

 

[Macarj]

If your not speeding you have nothing to worry about

 

[fiorellad1956]

Lots of thoughts come to mind on this one. To some extent I agree with previous comments here. To sum up, my thoughts are:
1. The motor cycle cop is not justified in himself breaking the law by parking on the nature strip/footpath. He should be setting a good (law-abiding) example. Do we remember the oft-used quote: do as I say, not as I do?;
2. His actions in secretly monitoring speeding drivers is NOT saving any lives;
3. It is too late, when you receive the fine in the post a few days after the offence, to slow the motorist down on the day of the offence;
4. With all of the above in mind, this exercise is clearly a fund raising exercise;
5. Finally, it’s a long-held belief that, certainly in certain circumstances, catching drivers out (eg, speeding) is to fulfil certain quotas, even though the Force strenuously denies this as being a fact.

And you would be the first one to cry and complain if one of your friends/family got hit or injured!!..especially in a school zone. Getting a fine won't affect the overspeeding on that particular occassion, HOWEVER it might make that person think twice not to speed next time..therefore YES saving somone's life .
If you are heavy footed.. go out on a speedway to drive.. not streets in suburbs or city.

 

[fiorellad1956]

People who whinge about revenue raising are usually those who speed
I’m all for the police catching speeding drivers in any way they can
Just remember: you never know when you might need a diligent cop!

Exactly!! Why is it so hard to obey speed rules?
Especially in school zones!!
If you are late then should leave earlier!

 

[Luckyus]

A Sydney policeman was captured in a photo hiding behind a pole on the busy King George’s Road. The officer was supposedly trying to catch and fine drivers going above the speed limit.

It was said that school zones were in place at the time, meaning that the speed limit was brought down to 40 km/h.

The picture, posted on Facebook, sparked a debate among Aussies on the social media platform.

Many thought the police officer, who was not wearing his hi-vis uniform, was being ‘sneaky.’ Others speculated that his actions were a scheme to issue fines to unknowing drivers and generate revenue for the police.

There were doubts about whether spotting speeding drivers this way prevents accidents in school zones.

‘Him hiding with a camera doesn't physically nor effectively slow the car down that is speeding,’ a Facebook user reasoned, ‘God forbid a child gets hit by a car, how much can him being there prevent it from happening? It's purely to raise money.’

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Some Aussies thought that the policeman’s actions were ‘disgraceful.’ Credit: Facebook/Yahoo News​

Others also pointed out that the police officer was committing a fineable offence of his own — his motorcycle was blocking a footpath.

A reply to the Facebook post said: ‘I am certain it is illegal to obstruct a pedestrian walkway with a motor vehicle, let alone park on a footpath.’

Another person commented, ‘So the point of this is that to enforce the law, the police knowingly break the law making an utter mockery of the entire process.’

It’s probably not the best safety message.

The officer did not have to hide to do his job, some Aussies argued. Being deliberately discreet while on duty could easily be taken as ‘grubby’ and ‘disgraceful’.

But not everyone has agreed. Others considered the policeman’s actions to be justified, especially when children’s safety was at risk.

‘I’m sure I’m the only one that slows down to 40 in a school zone, so I hope he catches a few,’ someone wrote.

‘Just slow down,’ some said, implying that it was the easy but also right thing to do.

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King George's Road is often subject to speeding complaints. Credit: Wikipedia/J Bar​

The NSW Police, notified of the incident, defended the officer. A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia that Blakeshurt, where the road is located, is ‘over-represented in speed-related crashes.’

The law enforcement agency also justified the officer’s choice to hide behind a pole and park their motorcycle on a footpath.

According to the NSW police, its officers employ different strategies to enforce speed limits and catch offenders. Being in the force subjects them to some exemptions as well in the performance of their duties.

It also makes sense for officers to stay near their vehicles. According to the police, it is for their officers’ safety. It also allows them to respond quickly in case of emergencies.

What do our SDC members think? Is the policeman justified in his actions? Let us know in the comments below.

Arseholes!.

 

[fiorellad1956]

The thing is the police being visible would have much more effect on slowing speeding drivers down
I am not saying it is fine to speed as it never is a smart action to do
However the police hiding like that gives me the feeling that it is either quota, or revenue raising inspired, rather than road safety
Visuality is the greatest way to prevent people breaking traffic rules

BS!.Maybe a high fine and loss of demerits might slow them down when they drive next time..teach them a lesson.If you see a cop on side of road and slow down because of your speed then 100% you will speed back up after you pass him/her.

 

[Mate]

Maybe a policeman in Hi-Vis at the beginning of the school zone would slow everyone down and make it safer for the children.

 

[Ricci]

Whilst we all know that a speed camera will slow down the traffic for the 100 metres or so around the camera a visible cop travelling the roads will slow down the traffic for as long as the cop is on the road. Surely then a visible cop has a far better prospect of slowing traffic than a hidden one, that is if slowing traffic is the object of the exercise.

 

[Elbe]

I wish there were hundreds of marked police cars everywhere! It's the only time I see other drivers obeying road rules.......
My family lost the centre of our universe in a road accident . Hubby was not speeding but he's no less dead. He was an experienced driver, he drove trucks and buses. He understood traffic. He was a mechanic. He understood the fallibility of the machines we entrust with our lives. He died right there on the road - with traffic still whizzing past. He was only 59. He didn't get to see his pregnant daughter's first baby. He didn't get to do all the things he planned for his retirement.
However, all his family & friends approach road travel entirely differently since it happened. There can never be too much police presence, can never be too much pressure for drivers to understand the lethal nature of something so many take far too lightly. The police have a dangerous and appallingly emotional job which entails dealing with so much stupidity and selfishness on the roads. They also have the terrible task of cleaning up the results, of telling families what happened to our loved ones & most are wonderfully compassionate fellow human beings who are doing such a vitally important job. I have no patience with anyone who complains about being booked for doing the wrong thing. Don't do it, the life you take may not be your own.

 

[NotNats]

Plain & Simple - if you don't want to pay a fine (with anything) - DONT break the law. End of story - what the police officer is doing has nothing to do with it (right or wrong).

 

[Craftingnonna]

To be quit honest I didn’t not care how the police catch speeding cars as long as they get them, the carnage on our roads needs t be stopped somehow. If you did not speed you’ve got nothing to worry about, right?
I must have a strange sense of humour because I find nd this photo quite funny, is he waiting to book somebody or needed a toilet break? Um I wonder?
Joking aside the men and women in our police force do a wonderful job, they put their lives on the line ever time they go to work. So please support them and take the time to thank them for protecting us.

 

[Craftingnonna]

I wish there were hundreds of marked police cars everywhere! It's the only time I see other drivers obeying road rules.......
My family lost the centre of our universe in a road accident . Hubby was not speeding but he's no less dead. He was an experienced driver, he drove trucks and buses. He understood traffic. He was a mechanic. He understood the fallibility of the machines we entrust with our lives. He died right there on the road - with traffic still whizzing past. He was only 59. He didn't get to see his pregnant daughter's first baby. He didn't get to do all the things he planned for his retirement.
However, all his family & friends approach road travel entirely differently since it happened. There can never be too much police presence, can never be too much pressure for drivers to understand the lethal nature of something so many take far too lightly. The police have a dangerous and appallingly emotional job which entails dealing with so much stupidity and selfishness on the roads. They also have the terrible task of cleaning up the results, of telling families what happened to our loved ones & most are wonderfully compassionate fellow human beings who are doing such a vitally important job. I have no patience with anyone who complains about being booked for doing the wrong thing. Don't do it, the life you take may not be your own.

I totally agree with you, losing a loved is a traumatic experience, and unless you’ve been there, others can not imagine the pain and suffering. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray for you, your family and friends. We lost our 20 year old son in different circumstances ( he died fighting bush fires) but the pain is the same.

 

[Singomate]

A Sydney policeman was captured in a photo hiding behind a pole on the busy King George’s Road. The officer was supposedly trying to catch and fine drivers going above the speed limit.

It was said that school zones were in place at the time, meaning that the speed limit was brought down to 40 km/h.

The picture, posted on Facebook, sparked a debate among Aussies on the social media platform.

Many thought the police officer, who was not wearing his hi-vis uniform, was being ‘sneaky.’ Others speculated that his actions were a scheme to issue fines to unknowing drivers and generate revenue for the police.

There were doubts about whether spotting speeding drivers this way prevents accidents in school zones.

‘Him hiding with a camera doesn't physically nor effectively slow the car down that is speeding,’ a Facebook user reasoned, ‘God forbid a child gets hit by a car, how much can him being there prevent it from happening? It's purely to raise money.’

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Some Aussies thought that the policeman’s actions were ‘disgraceful.’ Credit: Facebook/Yahoo News​

Others also pointed out that the police officer was committing a fineable offence of his own — his motorcycle was blocking a footpath.

A reply to the Facebook post said: ‘I am certain it is illegal to obstruct a pedestrian walkway with a motor vehicle, let alone park on a footpath.’

Another person commented, ‘So the point of this is that to enforce the law, the police knowingly break the law making an utter mockery of the entire process.’

It’s probably not the best safety message.

The officer did not have to hide to do his job, some Aussies argued. Being deliberately discreet while on duty could easily be taken as ‘grubby’ and ‘disgraceful’.

But not everyone has agreed. Others considered the policeman’s actions to be justified, especially when children’s safety was at risk.

‘I’m sure I’m the only one that slows down to 40 in a school zone, so I hope he catches a few,’ someone wrote.

‘Just slow down,’ some said, implying that it was the easy but also right thing to do.

View attachment 4832
King George's Road is often subject to speeding complaints. Credit: Wikipedia/J Bar​

The NSW Police, notified of the incident, defended the officer. A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia that Blakeshurt, where the road is located, is ‘over-represented in speed-related crashes.’

The law enforcement agency also justified the officer’s choice to hide behind a pole and park their motorcycle on a footpath.

According to the NSW police, its officers employ different strategies to enforce speed limits and catch offenders. Being in the force subjects them to some exemptions as well in the performance of their duties.

It also makes sense for officers to stay near their vehicles. According to the police, it is for their officers’ safety. It also allows them to respond quickly in case of emergencies.

What do our SDC members think? Is the policeman justified in his actions? Let us know in the comments below.

Have you ever noticed the behavior of Mothers after they dropped the kids off,push into traffic and speed off. I take my Grandaughter to school on rainy 🌧 days it's scary. I'm with the Police on this one.

 

[Greg Sharp]

A Sydney policeman was captured in a photo hiding behind a pole on the busy King George’s Road. The officer was supposedly trying to catch and fine drivers going above the speed limit.

It was said that school zones were in place at the time, meaning that the speed limit was brought down to 40 km/h.

The picture, posted on Facebook, sparked a debate among Aussies on the social media platform.

Many thought the police officer, who was not wearing his hi-vis uniform, was being ‘sneaky.’ Others speculated that his actions were a scheme to issue fines to unknowing drivers and generate revenue for the police.

There were doubts about whether spotting speeding drivers this way prevents accidents in school zones.

‘Him hiding with a camera doesn't physically nor effectively slow the car down that is speeding,’ a Facebook user reasoned, ‘God forbid a child gets hit by a car, how much can him being there prevent it from happening? It's purely to raise money.’

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Some Aussies thought that the policeman’s actions were ‘disgraceful.’ Credit: Facebook/Yahoo News​

Others also pointed out that the police officer was committing a fineable offence of his own — his motorcycle was blocking a footpath.

A reply to the Facebook post said: ‘I am certain it is illegal to obstruct a pedestrian walkway with a motor vehicle, let alone park on a footpath.’

Another person commented, ‘So the point of this is that to enforce the law, the police knowingly break the law making an utter mockery of the entire process.’

It’s probably not the best safety message.

The officer did not have to hide to do his job, some Aussies argued. Being deliberately discreet while on duty could easily be taken as ‘grubby’ and ‘disgraceful’.

But not everyone has agreed. Others considered the policeman’s actions to be justified, especially when children’s safety was at risk.

‘I’m sure I’m the only one that slows down to 40 in a school zone, so I hope he catches a few,’ someone wrote.

‘Just slow down,’ some said, implying that it was the easy but also right thing to do.

View attachment 4832
King George's Road is often subject to speeding complaints. Credit: Wikipedia/J Bar​

The NSW Police, notified of the incident, defended the officer. A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia that Blakeshurt, where the road is located, is ‘over-represented in speed-related crashes.’

The law enforcement agency also justified the officer’s choice to hide behind a pole and park their motorcycle on a footpath.

According to the NSW police, its officers employ different strategies to enforce speed limits and catch offenders. Being in the force subjects them to some exemptions as well in the performance of their duties.

It also makes sense for officers to stay near their vehicles. According to the police, it is for their officers’ safety. It also allows them to respond quickly in case of emergencies.

What do our SDC members think? Is the policeman justified in his actions? Let us know in the comments below.

It’s revenue raising, unless the officer is actually pulling people over when they are detected speeding and issuing a fine then and there it does little to prevent accidents caused by speeding

 

[luba 1]

Let’s forget about what the police officer is doing, because your missing the simple point, DON’T SPEED, the they could go fully cammo and it wouldn’t matter, stop thinking a out yourselves like normal

but he breaking the law parking on nature strip its revenue raising nothing else is they are about safety in that stretch of road sit there with the lights flashing then every one would slow down

 

[Elray]

A Sydney policeman was captured in a photo hiding behind a pole on the busy King George’s Road. The officer was supposedly trying to catch and fine drivers going above the speed limit.

It was said that school zones were in place at the time, meaning that the speed limit was brought down to 40 km/h.

The picture, posted on Facebook, sparked a debate among Aussies on the social media platform.

Many thought the police officer, who was not wearing his hi-vis uniform, was being ‘sneaky.’ Others speculated that his actions were a scheme to issue fines to unknowing drivers and generate revenue for the police.

There were doubts about whether spotting speeding drivers this way prevents accidents in school zones.

‘Him hiding with a camera doesn't physically nor effectively slow the car down that is speeding,’ a Facebook user reasoned, ‘God forbid a child gets hit by a car, how much can him being there prevent it from happening? It's purely to raise money.’

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Some Aussies thought that the policeman’s actions were ‘disgraceful.’ Credit: Facebook/Yahoo News​

Others also pointed out that the police officer was committing a fineable offence of his own — his motorcycle was blocking a footpath.

A reply to the Facebook post said: ‘I am certain it is illegal to obstruct a pedestrian walkway with a motor vehicle, let alone park on a footpath.’

Another person commented, ‘So the point of this is that to enforce the law, the police knowingly break the law making an utter mockery of the entire process.’

It’s probably not the best safety message.

The officer did not have to hide to do his job, some Aussies argued. Being deliberately discreet while on duty could easily be taken as ‘grubby’ and ‘disgraceful’.

But not everyone has agreed. Others considered the policeman’s actions to be justified, especially when children’s safety was at risk.

‘I’m sure I’m the only one that slows down to 40 in a school zone, so I hope he catches a few,’ someone wrote.

‘Just slow down,’ some said, implying that it was the easy but also right thing to do.

View attachment 4832
King George's Road is often subject to speeding complaints. Credit: Wikipedia/J Bar​

The NSW Police, notified of the incident, defended the officer. A spokesperson told Yahoo News Australia that Blakeshurt, where the road is located, is ‘over-represented in speed-related crashes.’

The law enforcement agency also justified the officer’s choice to hide behind a pole and park their motorcycle on a footpath.

According to the NSW police, its officers employ different strategies to enforce speed limits and catch offenders. Being in the force subjects them to some exemptions as well in the performance of their duties.

It also makes sense for officers to stay near their vehicles. According to the police, it is for their officers’ safety. It also allows them to respond quickly in case of emergencies.

What do our SDC members think? Is the policeman justified in his actions? Let us know in the comments below.

Speeding fines have nothing to do with safety and everything to do with revenue raising and officials swear black and blue it's all about safety not money.... Yer Right....... Here is a suggestion for them to prove it's about safety.... When you receive your fine notice there should be a list of approved state charities and worthy causes that say 70% of the fine is give to. Not just the usual big name charities but the struggling ones as well like animal welfare shelters, refuges for battered woman etc. That way millions of dollars could be raised to help them, of course the police would receive enough to cover costs and hence prove it's about safety........ Just a suggestion.