mr_rotary
15-02-2010, 02:34 PM
Nearly 70 per cent of Western Australian motorists have admitted to knowingly breaking the speed limit in the past 12 months, an RAC survey has revealed.
The speeding survey, completed by more than 2,400 motorists, found that many drivers often broke speed limits without intending to.
While 56 per cent said they inadvertently broke the limit by a small amount, over a third of respondents also said they found it difficult to stick to the speed limit, particularly on roads with a low limit, such as residential streets.
One in seven motorists said they often knowingly broke the limit by 10km/h or more.
As part of the survey, participants were given a list of measures that could help reduce the number of speeding motorists and asked to rank them according to which was most effective.
The most popular measures were the use of electronic roadside displays which show drivers their speed and a higher police presence on our roads.
The measure ranked the least effective was a blanket reduction in speed limits on all roads.
Respondents also rejected the use of in-car devices that limited a vehicle’s speed to the prevailing limit.
The survey revealed a need for motorists to be given constant cues and reminders of their speed through measures such as electronic signage and the presence of more police vehicles on our roads.
Over 90 per cent of participants also felt that all revenue raised from speed cameras should be spent on improving road safety.
Other survey results:
- 72 per cent of male drivers admitted to knowingly breaking speed limits in the past 12 months compared to 57 per cent of female drivers.
- 51 per cent of all drivers said they were more likely to speed on a highway or freeway.
- 79 per cent said they witnessed other motorists speeding every time they were on the road.
Measures that would help reduce the number of speeding motorists: Survey result
Electronic roadside displays which show drivers their speed as they approach 65%
A higher police presence on our roads 61%
Better education of motorists about the potential affects of speeding 33%
Traffic calming measures where roads are designed so traffic speed is reduced 24%
An increase in penalties 21%
More speed cameras 19%
Reduce limits on roads that have a history of speeding offences or crashes 14%
A blanket reduction in speed limits (lower limits by 10km/h on all roads) 4%
http://rac.com.au/About-Us/RAC-eNews/February-10/Almost-three-quarters-of-motorists-speeding.aspx?cmpid=enewsfeb10&cmptp=enews&cmppt=&cmpag=&cmpprv=vmail
The speeding survey, completed by more than 2,400 motorists, found that many drivers often broke speed limits without intending to.
While 56 per cent said they inadvertently broke the limit by a small amount, over a third of respondents also said they found it difficult to stick to the speed limit, particularly on roads with a low limit, such as residential streets.
One in seven motorists said they often knowingly broke the limit by 10km/h or more.
As part of the survey, participants were given a list of measures that could help reduce the number of speeding motorists and asked to rank them according to which was most effective.
The most popular measures were the use of electronic roadside displays which show drivers their speed and a higher police presence on our roads.
The measure ranked the least effective was a blanket reduction in speed limits on all roads.
Respondents also rejected the use of in-car devices that limited a vehicle’s speed to the prevailing limit.
The survey revealed a need for motorists to be given constant cues and reminders of their speed through measures such as electronic signage and the presence of more police vehicles on our roads.
Over 90 per cent of participants also felt that all revenue raised from speed cameras should be spent on improving road safety.
Other survey results:
- 72 per cent of male drivers admitted to knowingly breaking speed limits in the past 12 months compared to 57 per cent of female drivers.
- 51 per cent of all drivers said they were more likely to speed on a highway or freeway.
- 79 per cent said they witnessed other motorists speeding every time they were on the road.
Measures that would help reduce the number of speeding motorists: Survey result
Electronic roadside displays which show drivers their speed as they approach 65%
A higher police presence on our roads 61%
Better education of motorists about the potential affects of speeding 33%
Traffic calming measures where roads are designed so traffic speed is reduced 24%
An increase in penalties 21%
More speed cameras 19%
Reduce limits on roads that have a history of speeding offences or crashes 14%
A blanket reduction in speed limits (lower limits by 10km/h on all roads) 4%
http://rac.com.au/About-Us/RAC-eNews/February-10/Almost-three-quarters-of-motorists-speeding.aspx?cmpid=enewsfeb10&cmptp=enews&cmppt=&cmpag=&cmpprv=vmail