The City of Armadale said it would take appropriate action against any people who displayed signs warning motorists of upcoming speed cameras if they were found to be breaking local laws.
A number of Perth-based groups have been created on Facebook from which members place signs on verges to warn motorists of speed cameras ahead on the road.
Last month WA Police Sergeant Andrew Maher warned people were breaking local council by-laws and Armadale mayor Henry Zelones said the city would take action to address any infringement of local laws if reported.
“Where it is observed or reported that a sign is being displayed in contravention of the city’s local laws…appropriate action will be taken to address the contravention,” he said.
“The city acknowledges the dilemma faced regarding the display of signs warning motorists of upcoming speed cameras, but it is not considered that this issue is wide-ranging.”
Mr Zelones said more needed to be done at all levels of government.
“It needs to be acknowledged that a local law that prohibits the display of such signs in the city will not resolve these issues, which need to be largely dependent on a consistent and comprehensive enforcement approach from Local and State Government generally.”
According to the city’s Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2002 a person was not permitted to park their car on a verge except if they were the owner of the adjacent property or had authority by the owner or occupier to do so.
A spokesperson from the Speed Camera Crusaders Facebook page said members were well received by road users.
“We get an overwhelmingly positive response from the public,” he said.
“Those who have trust in the current system generally voice their concerns in a positive light.
“Protesters are encouraged to hold their signs in a safe location for motorists, pedestrians and themselves.
“We send a conduct recommendation guide to all first time protesters and it details how to ensure their protests stays not only legal but safe as well.”
The group said its purpose was to highlight WA road speed limits were often out-dated and needed reform.
WA Police released a weekly list of speed camera locations on its website.
