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1. Why do street signs taste so good? A community ballistics project.

Author

Marshall, Polly K., Durdle, Annalisa, Hayes, Robert, Stevenson, Paul G., and Conlan, Xavier A.

Subjects
*BALLISTICS, *GEOGRAPHIC information systems, *TRAFFIC signs & signals, *SOFTWARE development tools, *CRIME scenes
Abstract

This project looks at the intersection between gunshot damage to road signs and the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for forensic intelligence. The project has surveyed several distinct regions in Victoria Australia (residential, semi-rural and rural) in order to establish the level and distribution of gunshot damage to signs. The study assesses the correlation between population densities, land use and road type and the types of gunshot damage associated with road signs. The study includes a temporal aspect with the aid of backdated GIS image data and assessment is made on the potential benefits for crime scene information gathering. Further, a software tool has been established that enables photographic analysis of the gunshot impact points to be used to help determine the scale of damage associated with the signs in order to help establish the types of weapons used. This information is presented in the context of the typical registered guns in the community to correlate the key types of weapons used in this type of activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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4. Adjust your speed now.

Author

Graham-Rowe, Duncan

Subjects
*AUTOMOBILE speed, *SPEED limits, *STREET signs, *ELECTRONIC systems, *TRAFFIC safety
Abstract

The article focuses on a built in driver's assistant to control speed of vehicles. The electronic driver's assistant will detect road signs and warn drivers not to ignore them. The Australian invention is part of a global effort to make drivers more aware of road signs, especially those concerned with safety. Eventually, GPS-based systems could entirely replace road signs, but until then, ideas like the new driver assistance system developed at the National Information and Communications Technology Australia lab in Canberra may help.

Published
2004

5. Inbox.

Author

Carney, James, Taylor, James, Stevens, Jennie, Morley, Bruce, Gordon, Martin, Jack, Brett, Rogers, J. D., Wilson, Penelope, Barker Jr., Horace Newton, D'Hollander, Herman, Schaafsma, Jan, Posner, Alan B., Chatrath, Anurag, Corigliano, Paul J., and Sershen, Jan

Subjects
LETTERS to the editor, STREET signs, LEGAL status of indigenous peoples, FORGIVENESS
Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the February 25, 2008 cover story regarding the Australian government's apology to the Aboriginal people, "Finding Their Faith," by Amy Sullivan in the February 25, 2008 issue, and the article "Signal Failure," in the February 25, 2008 issue.

Published
2008

6. Not in our backyard.

Author

Matheson, Mick

Subjects
NEW South Wales. National Parks & Wildlife Service, STREET signs, TRANSPORTATION, ROAD closures
Abstract

The article focuses on the advantages of the Wild Wild World program from the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS)in Australia. The closure of roads and the speed signs posed in the remote areas in the country has been perceived to hinder explorer's travel. The program helps tourist and adventurers free from restrictions.

Published
2010

7. TOILET HUMOUR.

Author

Wootton, Ken

Subjects
TOILETS, RULES, TRAFFIC safety, STREET signs
Abstract

The article presents the author's comments about rules and regulations related to using toilets and traffic safety in Australia. According to the author, the Victorian Government's Department of Human Services has issued an official document related to toilet use which is not required. The author says that traffic signs in the country discourage people from using common sense.

Published
2009

8. SHORT CUTS.

Subjects
RIFLES, SHOOTING (Sports), STREET signs
Abstract

Focuses on issues concerning the ownership of rifles in Australia. Protocols involved in shooting roadsigns; Unacceptability of storing rifles for philosophical and practical reasons; Involvement of public censure in the ownership of rifles.

Published
2002

9. New Australian Standard for temporary road signs.

Subjects
STREET signs, SIGNAGE, STANDARDS, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Reports on the implementation of changes made to the Australian Standard for all temporary road signs in September 2002. Move by the Queensland and Victorian governments to set June 2004 as the final date for the Australian Standard requirement to be effective; Cost of resurfacing a sign in the Class 1 reflective material.

Published
2004

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