由于超速摄像头的罚款增加以及不公平的处罚,维多利亚州贬值点系统面临改革推动。
Victoria’s demerit point system faces reform push due to rising fines from speed cameras and unfair penalties.
维多利亚州前警官及人民党候选人奥克利(Naomi Oakley)呼吁改革维多利亚州败坏点制度, 认为目前的三年积累窗口导致过度处罚, 特别是快速摄像头上升及城市速度限制降低。
Former Victoria Police officer and ALP candidate Naomi Oakley is calling for reform of Victoria’s demerit point system, arguing the current three-year accumulation window leads to disproportionate penalties, especially with the rise in speed cameras and lower urban speed limits.
在向ALP委员会提交的文件中,她敦促将折旧重计期减至两年,以平衡道路安全和对负责任的驾驶员的公平性。
In a submission to an ALP committee, she urged reducing the demerit reset period to two years to balance road safety with fairness for responsible drivers.
她强调,2024年绝大多数罚款都是由摄像头强迫的违规行为——如超速、移动电话使用和系安全带不合规——造成的,导致许可证吊销和无照驾驶的增加。
She highlighted that camera-enforced violations—such as speeding, mobile phone use, and seatbelt non-compliance—accounted for the vast majority of fines in 2024, contributing to increased licence suspensions and unlicensed driving.
维多利亚州于2024年签发了7 090份无执照驾驶罚款,在澳大利亚各州中人均排名第五。
Victoria issued 7,090 unlicensed driving fines in 2024, ranking fifth per capita among Australian states.
改革的推动是在对自动化执法及其对日常驾车者的影响进行越来越多的审查的情况下进行的。
The push for reform comes amid growing scrutiny over automated enforcement and its impact on everyday motorists.