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Catherine De Cristofaro's List: Road Safety
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Feb 12, 10
More than 1,000 people were killed or seriously injured on the roads of Kent and Sussex in 2003. But what happens when lives are shattered by car accidents?
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Feb 12, 10
physics of car crashes, the danger of low range speeding and associated attitudes, speed detection devices
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Feb 12, 10
Fatalities involving young drivers have jumped in NSW. One solution might be for teens to agree to a written contract with parents setting out rules for safe driving.
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Feb 12, 10
Next-generation automotive safety technology could give us vehicles that are difficult to crash—and eventually may not need drivers at all
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Feb 12, 10
LEADFOOT drivers will be used to test the State Government's new GPS speed device designed to curb speeding.
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Feb 12, 10
Transport SA, Australian Road Rules which were made into Regulations under Road Traffic Act, SA and came into operation throughout Australia on 1 December 1999, Rules were developed by National Road Transport Commission, State and Territory Agencies, Police and were approved by Australia's Transport Ministers by majority vote and have introduced uniform or consistent road rules throughout Australia
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FAQs
What does impounded, immobilised and forfeited mean?
A car is impounded when secured at a premises under the authority of the Commissioner of Police and the Sheriff. While legislation enables vehicles to be impounded, it also provides police with the power to immobilise vehicles. This means a vehicle is mechanically adjusted so that it cannot be driven (i.e. wheel clamping). Forfeited vehicles may be taken from hoon drivers and sold by the state of South Australia, which may keep the proceeds.
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New laws effective 1 November 2010 are outlined in the Attorney-General's media release, links to the acts are below.
Tougher provisions have been introduced under the Attorney-General’s hoon legislation, the Criminal Law (Clamping, Impounding and Forfeiture of Vehicles) Act 2007.
Penalties for hoon drivers, among other unsafe drivers, allow the police to:
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Feb 12, 10
A parent who wants his teen to become a good driver has to start setting a good example when the child is very young. He has to take an active role in defensive driving.
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Feb 12, 10
South Australia�s motoring organisation provides online help for all of your motoring, travel, touring, home and insurance needs.
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