MEDIARELEASE
Monday October 11, 2010
REGIONAL VICTORIA DRIVERS ARE UNDERMINING POLICE
SPEEDING TRAPS
Seven out of ten regional Victoria drivers are disrupting traffic to avoid a speeding
ticket says low cost car insurance provider Budget Direct.
In a survey of more than 1300 motorists 60% said they automatically go for the brake
upon noticing a covert camera, even though they were obeying the speed limit, while
a further 14% go for the brake to reduce their speeding.
Spokesperson for Budget Direct Richelle Ward said these survey results question
whether drivers are consistently reducing their speed or just adjusting to speed
cameras.
It appears a driver’s mentality is to slow down around fixed speed cameras and ‘be
on alert’ for covert cameras. It also seems drivers are working against police as 55%
claim to warn oncoming traffic of a speed camera by flashing their head lights.
“Slamming brakes and not focusing on the road appears to be common practice
which is a real concern as this type of behaviour could be the catalyst for road
accidents, Ms Ward said.
These controversial results show that 75% of motorists believe speed cameras do
nothing to reduce road causalities while 64% say they don’t reduce speeding.
With more speed cameras in use than ever before drivers are up in arms about the
government’s supposed blatant grab for cash as 61% say that speed cameras are
just for revenue raising.
Motorists are also fed up with the frequent number of speed sign changes as 79%
state they are confused, while 36% are distracted by keeping an eye out for covert
cameras.
“Respondents were extremely passionate about speed cameras and there is no
doubt motorists are not fully convinced of the benefits. It’s a hot topic as governments
are set to rake in the revenue,” Ms Ward said.
For more information or to speak to Richelle Ward call 07 3377 8875 or 0414 290 526
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