Government Rakes in Cash From Speeding Fines From Wallsend to Hamilton

BY IAN CROUCH

It's been revealed the state government has been raking in the cash from speeding fines since the speed limit was reduced along Thomas Street, Wallsend, Newcastle Road and Griffiths Road, Lambton six months ago.

The Herald has obtained figures showing almost 1.2 mllion dollars in fines were dished out from Speed Cameras along the route since the speed limit was reduced to 60 kilometres per hour in March.

It's a 469 percent jump in fines issued on the same period last year.

Accident at Lambton Sparks Push For New Roads

BY NAKITA JAGER

Two cars and a truck have reportedly been involved in a pile-up this morning on Newcastle Road.

Following recent changes to the speed limit along the road, Wallsend MP Sonia Honnery believes the RMS need to look at other changes in managing traffic for the long term.

"The major problem [with the road] is the congestion is so extreme that we're going to have continued accidents unless the RMS really look at future plans for additional roads," she said.

It is believed as western suburbs grow, traffic is expected to remain an issue for Newcastle residents.

"The 60km zone is not going to reduce the congestion and is probably not going to reduce the amount of accidents," She said.

Wallsend MP maintains that unless the RMS build new roads, and improve public transport, there will be more accidents in the school holidays.

Google Maps Image of Newcastle Road.