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A FACEBOOK page that reveals speed camera locations around the state has the blessing of Tasmania Police.
Tassie Speedcameraalerts involves Facebook users posting camera locations so other motorists can avoid detection.
Its profile photo displays a billboard of a South Australian police campaign that asks motorists why they are speeding.
The billboard has been defaced with the retort: "Helping you bastards pay for your donuts."
Despite its anti-speed enforcement stance and derogatory tone, Tasmania Police acting Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame said the site was helpful as it raised awareness.
"The aim of social media is to be social, to start discussions and conversations," he said. "This page, whether the creator likes it or not, is assisting us.
"The conversations that encourage a wider public audience to be conscious of their speed when driving and slow down are helping us achieve our goals."
Other police jurisdictions around Australia have taken the same approach.
Recently Victoria Police said it was happy for drivers to warn each other about speed traps by flashing their headlights.
Police in Western Australia have cut out the Facebook middleman by publishing fixed and mobile camera locations.
Tassie Speedcameraalerts also posts up-to-date information about driving conditions, traffic incidents and accidents.