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| Fatal Five clutter cars are a "proven" success |
Queensland’s road safety message is going on tour with the launch of the new Queensland Police Service Fatal Five car by Police Minister Jack Dempsey this morning. Mr Dempsey said the car would be added to the State Traffic Support Branch’s (STSB) existing Fatal Five fleet and would highlight “inattention” which was added as a fatal flaw at the end of last year.
“These cars have already proven to be a success in helping spread the message that drivers who speed, drink or drug drive, do not wear a seatbelt or drive tired are putting themselves and other road users at risk. This car will round out the fleet and help promote the message that inattention and driver distraction is potentially fatal."“Whenever someone gets in a car, all we want is for them to reach their destination safely. 15 deaths on Queensland roads already this year are far too many, but if every driver takes care and obeys the road rules, we can make this year one of the safest on our roads. With children to return to school in the coming weeks, I ask that as families return from holidays, they drive carefully to ensure a safe journey,” Mr Dempsey said.
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said this new vehicle would take part in STSB operations, and reminded drivers of the dangers of distracted driving.
“The community’s safety is our priority, but as people become more reliant on mobile technology in their daily lives they need to know that using these devices when driving significantly increases crash instances,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“This new vehicle will support the Fatal Five message around Queensland as it is used for STSB traffic operations including marked police patrols, speed detection activities and random breath and drug testing operations. Mobile devices are a physical, cognitive and visual distraction, whether you are talking on the phone, texting, checking your emails or logging onto other internet sites.”
Other common distractions that cause inattention include sound systems, on-board DVD players, unrestrained pets, applying makeup and satellite navigation.
(And ... pretending they are praying but really texting, eating, drinking coffee, caring for pet...)
[ENDS] 15 January 2013
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Education and prevention
by clutter and distraction
As if there is not already too much clutter on the streets now to distract drivers. Apparently it costs the same to sign these show off cars as a standard Police Car as Police do it themselves.
Why are Police wanting attention drawn to cluttered messages plastered on their vehicles? Are they trying to compete with the dangerously distracting signed camper vans?
Spend money on devices that immediately flash the speed of vehicles as a form of education, making passengers and drivers more sensitive about their speed.
Use the space behind the fenceline of Police Stations for readable, uncluttered messages instead of distracting people with moving vehicle signboards.
I don't mean the ridiculous sloganeering - "Every k over is a killer" and many others.
There is too much government clutter on the streets.
Spend money on devices that immediately flash the speed of vehicles as a form of education, making passengers and drivers more sensitive about their speed.
Use the space behind the fenceline of Police Stations for readable, uncluttered messages instead of distracting people with moving vehicle signboards.
I don't mean the ridiculous sloganeering - "Every k over is a killer" and many others.
There is too much government clutter on the streets.
Travel from the Story Bridge through to St Pauls Tce - Brisbane City Council distracts drivers with 'in your face' moving, cluttered sign boards raising money for the city cycle scheme. Through Gibbs Street a traffic light has a sign board behind it to distract drivers with colourful rotating messages. Private operators can't disrupt footpaths and traffic with ugly sign towers but the Council can.
Council refuses to paint speed signs on the road, particularly where there is a significant change. Apparently they fade and wear out!! Thousands of bicycle images are painted on the road. Promotional signs about proposed work and blackspots are left up for months/years.
Every location where Police boast about the revenue they generate should be inspected for clear on road markings and street signs.
Every location where Police boast about the revenue they generate should be inspected for clear on road markings and street signs.
What is the basis of the LNP's claim of "proven success" of clutter cars on the streets?
With 15 deaths already in 2013 and countless injuries and property damage ... do we need show off cars competing with non-police showoff drivers?
Pour money into the overworked Forensic Unit so they can investigate and make their findings easily available to interested people. Driving Instructors, School Teachers, Parents, Community Workers. The findings of the Forensic Unit should be made available as promptly as possible so the death, destruction and injury is not forgotten.
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Pour money into the overworked Forensic Unit so they can investigate and make their findings easily available to interested people. Driving Instructors, School Teachers, Parents, Community Workers. The findings of the Forensic Unit should be made available as promptly as possible so the death, destruction and injury is not forgotten.
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Anonymous Police Officer has written about his experience, educating a P plate driver, doing 90 in a 60 kmh zone. It's time consuming, but it should be included on the drivers record that an effort to change his behaviour has been made.
Shocking images - road tragedy
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/man-killed-in-crash-between-car-and-truck-carrying-fertiliser-on-bruce-highway-north-of-gympie/story-e6freon6-1226553922357
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| Minister for Police Jack Dempsey and Police Commissioner Ian Stewart promote the new Fatal 5 clutter car message. PIC: Jeff Camden Source:The Courier-Mail |
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