Parked in long grass and obstructing a bike lane - the operator of Wagga's mobile speed camera has been driven into talks with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).
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In a statement issued to The Daily Advertiser yesterday the RMS revealed it has called for urgent discussions with camera operators Redflex over how they're positioned across the city.
That meeting could happen as early as today, dependent on availability of Reflex representatives.
The Advertiser contacted the office of NSW Minister for Roads and Ports, Duncan Gay, and was told a meeting had been arranged "to discuss issues raised about the placement of the mobile camera vehicle in Wagga".
Comment was also sought from Redflex.
It comes as another reader alerted the Advertiser to the white speed camera utility on Travers Street about 7.15pm on Monday.
A Wagga City Council sign nearby states: "The driving, standing or parking of all forms of motor vehicles is prohibited in this area."
But the confusing nature of the sign means the infringement issuer won't be on the receiving end of a fine anytime soon.
A spokesman for council said the sign - a number of which are scattered along the road - referred to the adjacent community-owned land and the car was legally parked.
"The signs pictured are in place to stop people from parking their vehicles (on the land)," the spokesman said.
"It is an offence to park a vehicle behind these signs."
Last week, Peter Simpfendorfer snapped the vehicle in the bike lane on Lake Albert Road - a battle he has had with the RMS since October 2012.
That incident followed a car creating a potential fire hazard after it was parked in long grass and others where they had failed to adhere to warning sign regulations.
On both occasions the signs appeared to be in order.
And, those who think they're being unfairly targeted by the camera, will be pleased to know police officers are also required to abide by the speed limit, or risk being nabbed by the vehicles.
"Police are not exempt from detection and will be infringed if they are exceeding speed limits without operational reason to do so," an RMS spokesperson said.
The Daily Advertiser understands the discussions will outline RMS expectations which will ensure relevant guidelines are followed.