Top road cop wants less fines, more demerits

[peasea]

Raise the open road speed limit to 110kph. I think that may settle things a bit.
the habitual high speed demon drivers will continue to behave that way,(throw the book at them), but legislation should cut Joe public a bit of slack.
It's not the Rozza's fault, they're just doing what they're told.
My main concern is with the escalation of heavy axle weights on roads that can't cope with it. Road classing in relation to axle weights needs serious consideration due to the fact that heavy transport is expected to increase by %60 in 8-10 yrs, while rail is only expected to grow by %20.
A bit off topic, but safety wise, its relavent.

So, who's written to the powers that be suggesting the 110kph limit?

[Swoop]

Yeah, I know - it's not funny.

But it is!!

I always get annoyed at that speed kills yes it does...

No it doesn't. It is the sudden stop that does the damage. This is caused by the poor standards of kiwi drivers and the shit roads.
If you honestly believe that speed kills:
#1, why haven't all motorsports been banned?
#2, why has the speed limit not been lowered to 1kph?
#3, you have obviously been brainwashed by the gubbinment propaganda.

[tri boy]

So, who's written to the powers that be suggesting the 110kph limit?

Guess it's now on my "to do" list.

[avgas]

i still think that prison time for repeat offenders would sort a few out.

[avgas]

No it doesn't. It is the sudden stop that does the damage.

I hear what your saying, but its harder to sudden stop if ya aint moving fast.

[bell]

We should do what the aussies do and have "double demerit point" weekends.. that is , long weekends etc, and Xmas. The money fine doesnt change but it is effective in reducing road toll etc, cos even the richies take heed.

And these measures coming soon/already in place:
* Double demerit points for repeat speed offenders (more than 20km/h over for a second time within 12 months - that ticket, and subsequent ones, have double demerits)
* Vehicle impoundment and alcohol ignition interlocks for repeat drink drivers
* Higher demerit points/fines for fatigue related heavy vehicle offences
* $175 for following too closely (Traditionally never enforced unless it contributed to an accident).
* Power restrictions for learner car drivers - different lengths of time for different ages, no V8s, turbo/supercharged except diesels, less than 200kW output....heaps of restrictions. Depending on when you get your licence you could be on these restrictions until your 25th birthday.

I think they're yet to approve the "3 strikes and we'll crush it" rules that Vic and NSW have in place.

Cyclists are not let off the hook for breaking the law either. They've included a "Bicycle rider following too closely" offence! $50 fine. Bet they'll catch heaps! Yeah right.

Must remember to get a copy of the "new Qld road rules" book before going back to Oz for Christmas...the Labour government over there have been legislating like it's a new trend.

[Renegade]

if it wasnt full of aussies i might move there, some of those rules just make sense at getting the crap off the roads

[jafar]

He said it was due to the increased volume of fines, with police officers getting `incentives to write out traffic tickets.

No we don't have quota's
Obviously someone forgot to tell their "TOP COP"

[Coldrider]

He said it was due to the increased volume of fines, with police officers getting `incentives to write out traffic tickets.

No we don't have quota's
Obviously someone forgot to tell their "TOP COP"

Someone posted on another thread that the 'quota' was to issue safety related tickets numbers, but expected about third of the income.
So the TOP COP is confused, or running a one horse town.

[Puddlejumper]

Oh please no no no. It is already too easy to get demerits. Just recently got demerits for doing 110km on open road. Travelling perfectly safely and with regard for the conditions. Fine - just $30 but the demerits hurt. Most of us are all too aware that speed itself is not the problem. Stupid driving is the problem at any speed.
And please can the cops start giving some sort of tickets to the hundreds of cagers I see in the city every day chattering into their cellphones and not noticing me on my very quiet bike.