❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the scientific basis for increasing speeding fines to reduce road deaths, the necessity of police enforcement, and the Minister's stance on the policy's effectiveness. The Minister's response cites research supporting the role of fines and enforcement, highlighting a comprehensive road safety strategy and increased police presence.
AnsweredQoN 2120Legislative Assembly
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Can the Minister inform the House -
(1) Is there any scientific evidence, internationally or nationally, that proves increasing speeding fines reduces the death toll?
(a) If so, what is it?
(2) If there is scientific evidence for (1), is there an assumption that there is an effective police enforcement process to support the increase in fines?
(3) Has the Minister advised the Premier that the road safety situation is complex and simply increasing fines is a simplistic, ignorant and ineffective policy not based on scientific evidence?
(4) What is the Minister doing to substantially increase police presence on the roads?
(5) Does the Office of Road Safety specifically monitor police visibility, presence or effort on our roads as a major contributing variable in road safety?
(a) If not, why not; and
(b) if so, how are they measured?
(1) Is there any scientific evidence, internationally or nationally, that proves increasing speeding fines reduces the death toll?
(a) If so, what is it?
(2) If there is scientific evidence for (1), is there an assumption that there is an effective police enforcement process to support the increase in fines?
(3) Has the Minister advised the Premier that the road safety situation is complex and simply increasing fines is a simplistic, ignorant and ineffective policy not based on scientific evidence?
(4) What is the Minister doing to substantially increase police presence on the roads?
(5) Does the Office of Road Safety specifically monitor police visibility, presence or effort on our roads as a major contributing variable in road safety?
(a) If not, why not; and
(b) if so, how are they measured?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Community Safety
Response time
48 days
(b) if so, how are they measured?
(a) International evidence on the effectiveness of speeding fines was considered in research undertaken by the Monash University Accident Research Centre for the New South Wales Road Traffic Authority and the then Federal Office of Road Safety. That research found that the existence of speeding fines is critical and lowering speeding fines would lead to an increase in speed related offences. In addition, research into behavioural theory shows that while the level of enforcement has a bearing on driver behaviour it is also important that, when offences are detected, the penalties - fine and/or demerit points - are appropriate to the offence. A 2001 survey conducted for the NRMA found that in New South Wales, which has higher speeding fines than WA, most respondents thought that speeding fines were either 'too lenient' or 'just right'. To ensure that the Western Australian penalties for traffic offences were appropriate, the 2003 review of penalties was based on a statistical analysis of the relationship between the offence and the road safety risk based on recent Western Australian crash data. (2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
In addition, research into behavioural theory shows that while the level of enforcement has a bearing on driver behaviour it is also important that, when offences are detected, the penalties - fine and/or demerit points - are appropriate to the offence. A 2001 survey conducted for the NRMA found that in New South Wales, which has higher speeding fines than WA, most respondents thought that speeding fines were either 'too lenient' or 'just right'. To ensure that the Western Australian penalties for traffic offences were appropriate, the 2003 review of penalties was based on a statistical analysis of the relationship between the offence and the road safety risk based on recent Western Australian crash data. (2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
A 2001 survey conducted for the NRMA found that in New South Wales, which has higher speeding fines than WA, most respondents thought that speeding fines were either 'too lenient' or 'just right'. To ensure that the Western Australian penalties for traffic offences were appropriate, the 2003 review of penalties was based on a statistical analysis of the relationship between the offence and the road safety risk based on recent Western Australian crash data. (2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(a) International evidence on the effectiveness of speeding fines was considered in research undertaken by the Monash University Accident Research Centre for the New South Wales Road Traffic Authority and the then Federal Office of Road Safety. That research found that the existence of speeding fines is critical and lowering speeding fines would lead to an increase in speed related offences. In addition, research into behavioural theory shows that while the level of enforcement has a bearing on driver behaviour it is also important that, when offences are detected, the penalties - fine and/or demerit points - are appropriate to the offence. A 2001 survey conducted for the NRMA found that in New South Wales, which has higher speeding fines than WA, most respondents thought that speeding fines were either 'too lenient' or 'just right'. To ensure that the Western Australian penalties for traffic offences were appropriate, the 2003 review of penalties was based on a statistical analysis of the relationship between the offence and the road safety risk based on recent Western Australian crash data. (2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
In addition, research into behavioural theory shows that while the level of enforcement has a bearing on driver behaviour it is also important that, when offences are detected, the penalties - fine and/or demerit points - are appropriate to the offence. A 2001 survey conducted for the NRMA found that in New South Wales, which has higher speeding fines than WA, most respondents thought that speeding fines were either 'too lenient' or 'just right'. To ensure that the Western Australian penalties for traffic offences were appropriate, the 2003 review of penalties was based on a statistical analysis of the relationship between the offence and the road safety risk based on recent Western Australian crash data. (2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
A 2001 survey conducted for the NRMA found that in New South Wales, which has higher speeding fines than WA, most respondents thought that speeding fines were either 'too lenient' or 'just right'. To ensure that the Western Australian penalties for traffic offences were appropriate, the 2003 review of penalties was based on a statistical analysis of the relationship between the offence and the road safety risk based on recent Western Australian crash data. (2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(2) Yes. Research suggests that the long-term effect of a penalty system will be reduced unless enforcement levels are appropriate. (3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(3) Western Australia has a comprehensive road safety strategy, which focuses on the major factors associated with road trauma. This strategy draws on evidence and experience gained in this state, and in other jurisdictions, to identify and implement programs that have been proven to be effective in reducing fatal and serious road injuries. Appropriate penalties are only one component of this strategy. (4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(4) The Traffic Enforcement Group was increased in size in 2006 to patrol metropolitan and regional roads thereby placing emphasis on a continuation of the Frontline First policy that will assist in having more officers dedicated to patrol duties. (5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(5) Yes. The Office of Road Safety reports a variety of police enforcement related performance indicators. (a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(a) Not applicable. (b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
(b) In relation to police enforcement of speeding laws, the Office of Road Safety reports: - number of hours of speed camera operations (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - number of vehicles passing speed cameras (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of vehicles measured as travelling over the posted speed limit or more than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit at speed camera sites (identified via WAP monthly statistics) - percentage of drivers who report having received a speeding ticket in the previous six months (identified via ORS six monthly survey). The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
The Office of Road Safety also reports the number and percentage of fatal and serious injury crashes where speeding is judged to contribute (identified via WAP monthly statistics). Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
Similar performance indicators are collected and reported for police enforcement related to drink driving and restraints and the general effectiveness of enforcement. All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
All of the performance indicators are collated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre and reported in an annual performance report. They are published in summary form as part of the Road Safety Council's Annual Review.
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