Many people believe that speeding just above the signposted limit is okay and that strict speed enforcement is more for revenue-raising than safety.
About this seminar
Speed moderation is fundamental to reducing road trauma, yet the role of speeding in crashes is often misunderstood by drivers.
The broadcast discusses the different scientific methods used to look at the influence speed has on crash risk. Research from the University of Adelaide demonstrates that travel speed is also directly related to the likelihood of a casualty crash occurring.
There are many factors involved in the low-level speeding argument, including speed limits, car safety, and road conditions. This broadcast explores the evidence and community perception regarding low-level speeding and makes a case for a new type of public discussion on road safety.
Who is this seminar for?
Anyone working in the transport industry, especially organisations that run vehicle fleets, will find this broadcast interesting, as will medical practitioners and academics with an interest in road safety and physics. General road users may also find this broadcast informative.
About the presenters
This broadcast is presented by Professor Ian Johnson. Ian has worked in the safety field for over 40 years within the Federal government, the Victorian state government, as CEO of the Australian Road Research Board and Director of the Monash University Accident Research Centre. He is currently the independent chair of the National Road Safety Partnership Program steering committee.
This broadcast is supported by the National Road and Safety Partnership Program and the Australian Road and Research Board.