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Most motorists have their own anecdotal stories to tell of police cars brazenly flouting the traffic laws for no apparent reason.
Now there is hard evidence that these are not just stories. The revelation that last financial year 1433 police cars were caught breaking the road rules without reason is worryingly high, given there are about 16,000 officers in NSW.
But it should be kept in perspective - the lead-foot officers behind the wheel did not get off without consequence. They had to pay their fines, a combined $345,904, and they lost demerit points too, as would any other motorist. And they were subject to internal investigations by safe driver committees, which is entirely appropriate.
But the behaviour of the minority is unhelpful to the overall objectives of reducing the road toll.
There is already building resentment among some motorists about the punitive measures used in NSW to enforce the road rules. State Government policies have been severe, from double-demerit point weekends to a widening network of fixed-speed cameras. Still to come is the roll-out of 200 more red-light cameras, which will generate thousands of fines.
The NSW Police Force is keen to keep the road toll under 400 this year. This is a goal that deserves widespread community support. However, it is obvious the police hierarchy still has a job ahead convincing their own officers to drive safely and lawfully at all times.
Reckless attitudes to the road rules among a minority of officers serves only to undermine public support and confidence.
Now there is hard evidence that these are not just stories. The revelation that last financial year 1433 police cars were caught breaking the road rules without reason is worryingly high, given there are about 16,000 officers in NSW.
But it should be kept in perspective - the lead-foot officers behind the wheel did not get off without consequence. They had to pay their fines, a combined $345,904, and they lost demerit points too, as would any other motorist. And they were subject to internal investigations by safe driver committees, which is entirely appropriate.
But the behaviour of the minority is unhelpful to the overall objectives of reducing the road toll.
There is already building resentment among some motorists about the punitive measures used in NSW to enforce the road rules. State Government policies have been severe, from double-demerit point weekends to a widening network of fixed-speed cameras. Still to come is the roll-out of 200 more red-light cameras, which will generate thousands of fines.
The NSW Police Force is keen to keep the road toll under 400 this year. This is a goal that deserves widespread community support. However, it is obvious the police hierarchy still has a job ahead convincing their own officers to drive safely and lawfully at all times.
Reckless attitudes to the road rules among a minority of officers serves only to undermine public support and confidence.
There is also a 'T' Junction adjacent to a Coles Supermarket coming out of Tenth Avenue Budgewoi NSW Where I live. and a Give Way sign on the cross road on the right Which is Totally ignored by 98% of all Vehicles . Buses Public service vehicles Every one, there have been A few prangs but I am surprised there haven't been more, The reason for the Give Way being there is to keep traffic flowing to avoid a bottle neck Other than that the people ignoring the Give way sign would have right of way.
'OBEY THE SIGNS'.
LEAD-FOOT PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Traffic fines issued to govt agency cars last year.
NSW POLICE, 1,433.
Ambulance service, NSW, 341.
Energy Australia, 321.
NSW Fire Brigade, 263.
Dept of Community Services, 247.
Rail Corp, 199.
Roads and Traffic Authority, 190.
Dept of Education and Training, 153.
State Transit Authority, 149.
Dept of Corrective Services, 145.
LEAD-FOOT PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Traffic fines issued to govt agency cars last year.
NSW POLICE, 1,433.
Ambulance service, NSW, 341.
Energy Australia, 321.
NSW Fire Brigade, 263.
Dept of Community Services, 247.
Rail Corp, 199.
Roads and Traffic Authority, 190.
Dept of Education and Training, 153.
State Transit Authority, 149.
Dept of Corrective Services, 145.
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Yes is the reply to your Question. We have compulsary driving tests for aged persons in NSW Australia , which I passed with flying Colours, recently, my next test will be in 2018 July; when I shall be 92 years of age, and incidently, I drive a four year old 4 litre Straight 6 cyl White Ford Station Wagon. thanks for calling
BTW I have driven in England , Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore Japan and Australia.
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Fortunately for drivers having to pass their test, the test route is in Toukley 5 ks distant.