speeding
If you have a friend who is a crazy driver…
If you have a friend who is a crazy driver, chances are he’s been crazy from birth.
Research reveals 37.9% of Australian drivers speed…
A new survey has revealed that 37.9% of Australian drivers knowingly exceed the speed limit, and that men are more likely to speed than women…
Don’t flash your headlights, says RACQ
Paul Murrell says a report from RACQ Insurance shows motorists are becoming increasingly frustrated by draconian speed limit enforcement and penalties, and asks why should it be illegal for motorists to warn each other of speed traps.
Fines don’t change driver behaviour
Deterrents simply aren’t deterring drivers from irresponsible behaviour. And the number of unpaid fines just keeps mounting up, says Paul Murrell.
Are our speed limits too low?
Are Australian speed limits too low? The knee-jerk reaction from most motorists is “of course they are” and the equally predictable response from police and road safety groups is “they should be lower”. Paul Murrell looks into the story behind our much-debated speed limit policy?