LIVE: Formula DRIFT Round 2 – Road Atlanta

This weekend sees the 2015 Formula DRIFT championship hit up Road Atlanta and, soon after the drama of Round 1 on The Streets of Extended Beach, we’re hunting forward to tuning into the live stream and keeping an eye on the action.

Verify the timetable under to make positive you tune in at the proper time (all instances are GMT):

Friday, May 8, 2015 - Practice & Qualifying
15:30 – 16:00 - International Time Attack 2 – Track
11:15 – 12:00 - Trans Fast 5 Qualifying – Track
17:15 – 17:45 - Worldwide Time Attack 3 – Track
18:00 – 18:30 - International Time Attack 4 – Track
19:30 – 20:15 - Trans Practice / Qualifying – Track
20:00 – 21:00 - FD: Autograph Signing Session – TBA
21:30 – :30 - FD: Open Practice – Track
:30 – 03:00 - FD: Qualifying – Track

Saturday, Might 9, 2015 - Principal Occasion
13:00 – 13:30 - International Time Attack 1 – Track
13:45 – 14:15 - Global Time Attack 2 – Track
14:30 - 115:40 – Trans – Foametix Muscle Auto Challenge (TA2) – Track
15:55 – 16:25 - Global Time Attack 3 – Track
16:40 – 17:50 - Trans – Foametix Trans 25 (TA & TA3 A&I) – Track
19:30 – 21:00 - FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
21:00 – 23:00 - Major Competition: Round of 32 – Track
23:00 – 00:30 - HALF TIME BREAK
00:30 - NATIONAL ANTHEM / OPENING CEREMONIES – Track
01:00 - Primary Competition: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
03:00 – 03:30 - TROPHY CEREMONY & CLOSING

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LIVE: Formula DRIFT Round 2 – Road Atlanta

Live: Formula DRIFT Round 2 – Road Atlanta

This weekend sees the 2015 Formula DRIFT championship hit up Road Atlanta and, after the drama of Round 1 on The Streets of Long Beach, we’re looking forward to tuning into the live stream and keeping an eye on the action.

Check the timetable below to make sure you tune in at the right time (all times are GMT):

Friday, May 8, 2015 - Practice & Qualifying
15:30 – 16:00 - Global Time Attack 2 – Track
11:15 – 12:00 - Trans Fast 5 Qualifying – Track
17:15 – 17:45 - Global Time Attack 3 – Track
18:00 – 18:30 - Global Time Attack 4 – Track
19:30 – 20:15 - Trans Practice / Qualifying – Track
20:00 – 21:00 - FD: Autograph Signing Session – TBA
21:30 – 0:30 - FD: Open Practice – Track
0:30 – 03:00 - FD: Qualifying – Track

Saturday, May 9, 2015 - Main Event
13:00 – 13:30 - Global Time Attack 1 – Track
13:45 – 14:15 - Global Time Attack 2 – Track
14:30 - 115:40 – Trans – Foametix Muscle Car Challenge (TA2) – Track
15:55 – 16:25 - Global Time Attack 3 – Track
16:40 – 17:50 - Trans – Foametix Trans 100 (TA & TA3 A&I) – Track
19:30 – 21:00 - FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
21:00 – 23:00 - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 32 – Track
23:00 – 00:30 - HALF TIME BREAK
00:30 - NATIONAL ANTHEM / OPENING CEREMONIES – Track
01:00 - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
03:00 – 03:30 - TROPHY CEREMONY & CLOSING

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Live: Formula DRIFT Round 2 – Road Atlanta

Live: Formula DRIFT Round two – Road Atlanta

This weekend sees the 2015 Formula DRIFT championship hit up Road Atlanta and, after the drama of Round 1 on The Streets of Long Beach, we’re looking forward to tuning into the live stream and keeping an eye on the action.

Check the timetable below to make sure you tune in at the right time (all times are GMT):

Friday, May 8, 2015 - Practice & Qualifying
15:30 – 16:00 - Global Time Attack 2 – Track
11:15 – 12:00 - Trans Fast 5 Qualifying – Track
17:15 – 17:45 - Global Time Attack 3 – Track
18:00 – 18:30 - Global Time Attack 4 – Track
19:30 – 20:15 - Trans Practice / Qualifying – Track
20:00 – 21:00 - FD: Autograph Signing Session – TBA
21:30 – 0:30 - FD: Open Practice – Track
0:30 – 03:00 - FD: Qualifying – Track

Saturday, May 9, 2015 - Main Event
13:00 – 13:30 - Global Time Attack 1 – Track
13:45 – 14:15 - Global Time Attack 2 – Track
14:30 - 115:40 – Trans – Foametix Muscle Car Challenge (TA2) – Track
15:55 – 16:25 - Global Time Attack 3 – Track
16:40 – 17:50 - Trans – Foametix Trans 100 (TA & TA3 A&I) – Track
19:30 – 21:00 - FD: Open Practice – Top 32 – Track
21:00 – 23:00 - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 32 – Track
23:00 – 00:30 - HALF TIME BREAK
00:30 - NATIONAL ANTHEM / OPENING CEREMONIES – Track
01:00 - MAIN COMPETITION: Round of 16 to Finals – Track
03:00 – 03:30 - TROPHY CEREMONY & CLOSING

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Live: Formula DRIFT Round two – Road Atlanta

What does the law say about riding a horse on a public road?

Question:

I just want to ask a few questions.

1. May we ride our horses next to each other on a dirt road that is 5.4 at the narrowest and about 8 meters at the widest if we fall in behind each other when there is a > vehicle close to us and after the car has passed we move back next to each other?

2. Ride in the middle of the dirt road if there is no vehicle on the road (no matter where on the road we are, we are able to clearly see more than 1 kilometre down the road both ways)?

I know that the cars have more rights than us on the road, but we respect the cars and other people who are also using the road. I just know for sure about the rules and law so we can be more respectful of each other.

Answer:

Reg 313(5) is the only provision in the legislation relating to persons riding animals on the road. If you do not cause an obstruction it will be legal to ride a horse in the manner you explained.

Animal on public road

Reg 313.               (1)          Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no

person shall leave or allow any bovine animal, horse, ass, mule, sheep, goat, pig or ostrich to be on any section of a public road where that section is fenced or in any other manner closed along both sides, and no person shall leave such animal in a place from where it may stray onto such section of a public road.

(2)          The provisions of subregulation (1) shall not apply—

(a)          to any animal which is being ridden or is being used to draw a

vehicle along a public road; or

(b)          to any animal which is being driven from one place to another in

such manner as not to constitute a source of danger or injury to any person or vehicle using such road.

(3)          In any prosecution for a contravention of subregulation (1), it

shall, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, be presumed that any animal referred to in subregulation (1) was left or allowed to be on the section of the public road or place concerned by the owner of such animal, and a section of a public road shall be regarded as fenced or enclosed along both sides even though there is an opening providing access to such road in the fence or other enclosure.

(4)          No person shall drive any animal referred to in subregulation (1)—

(a)          along a public road during the period from sunset to sunrise, unless

a person carrying a red light visible in clear weather for a distance of at least 150 metres tends such an animal or, in the case of a flock or herd of more than 10 animals, a person tending such animals and carrying a light as aforesaid precedes and another such person carrying a light as aforesaid follows such animals; or

(b)          along a public road during any other period, unless a person

displaying in a conspicuous manner a red cloth, of not less than 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres, tends such animal or, in the case of a flock or herd of more than 10 animals, a person tending such animals and displaying a cloth as aforesaid precedes and another such person displaying a cloth as aforesaid follows such animals.

(5)          A person in charge of an animal on a public road shall tend the

animal in such a manner as not to constitute an obstruction or danger to other traffic.

(6)          A traffic officer may take charge of any animal referred to in

subregulation (1) on a public road or take such steps in respect of the animal as determined by the MEC of the province concerned.

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Alta Swanepoel & Associates

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What does the law say about riding a horse on a public road?

What does the law say about riding a horse on a public road?

Question:

I just want to ask a few questions.

1. May we ride our horses next to each other on a dirt road that is 5.4 at the narrowest and about 8 meters at the widest if we fall in behind each other when there is a > vehicle close to us and after the car has passed we move back next to each other?

2. Ride in the middle of the dirt road if there is no vehicle on the road (no matter where on the road we are, we are able to clearly see more than 1 kilometre down the road both ways)?

I know that the cars have more rights than us on the road, but we respect the cars and other people who are also using the road. I just know for sure about the rules and law so we can be more respectful of each other.

Answer:

Reg 313(5) is the only provision in the legislation relating to persons riding animals on the road. If you do not cause an obstruction it will be legal to ride a horse in the manner you explained.

Animal on public road

Reg 313.               (1)          Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no

person shall leave or allow any bovine animal, horse, ass, mule, sheep, goat, pig or ostrich to be on any section of a public road where that section is fenced or in any other manner closed along both sides, and no person shall leave such animal in a place from where it may stray onto such section of a public road.

(2)          The provisions of subregulation (1) shall not apply—

(a)          to any animal which is being ridden or is being used to draw a

vehicle along a public road; or

(b)          to any animal which is being driven from one place to another in

such manner as not to constitute a source of danger or injury to any person or vehicle using such road.

(3)          In any prosecution for a contravention of subregulation (1), it

shall, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, be presumed that any animal referred to in subregulation (1) was left or allowed to be on the section of the public road or place concerned by the owner of such animal, and a section of a public road shall be regarded as fenced or enclosed along both sides even though there is an opening providing access to such road in the fence or other enclosure.

(4)          No person shall drive any animal referred to in subregulation (1)—

(a)          along a public road during the period from sunset to sunrise, unless

a person carrying a red light visible in clear weather for a distance of at least 150 metres tends such an animal or, in the case of a flock or herd of more than 10 animals, a person tending such animals and carrying a light as aforesaid precedes and another such person carrying a light as aforesaid follows such animals; or

(b)          along a public road during any other period, unless a person

displaying in a conspicuous manner a red cloth, of not less than 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres, tends such animal or, in the case of a flock or herd of more than 10 animals, a person tending such animals and displaying a cloth as aforesaid precedes and another such person displaying a cloth as aforesaid follows such animals.

(5)          A person in charge of an animal on a public road shall tend the

animal in such a manner as not to constitute an obstruction or danger to other traffic.

(6)          A traffic officer may take charge of any animal referred to in

subregulation (1) on a public road or take such steps in respect of the animal as determined by the MEC of the province concerned.

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Alta Swanepoel & Associates

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What does the law say about riding a horse on a public road?

What does the law say about riding a horse on a public road?

Question:

I just want to ask a few questions.

1. May we ride our horses next to each other on a dirt road that is 5.4 at the narrowest and about 8 meters at the widest if we fall in behind each other when there is a > vehicle close to us and after the car has passed we move back next to each other?

2. Ride in the middle of the dirt road if there is no vehicle on the road (no matter where on the road we are, we are able to clearly see more than 1 kilometre down the road both ways)?

I know that the cars have more rights than us on the road, but we respect the cars and other people who are also using the road. I just know for sure about the rules and law so we can be more respectful of each other.

Answer:

Reg 313(5) is the only provision in the legislation relating to persons riding animals on the road. If you do not cause an obstruction it will be legal to ride a horse in the manner you explained.

Animal on public road

Reg 313.               (1)          Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no

person shall leave or allow any bovine animal, horse, ass, mule, sheep, goat, pig or ostrich to be on any section of a public road where that section is fenced or in any other manner closed along both sides, and no person shall leave such animal in a place from where it may stray onto such section of a public road.

(2)          The provisions of subregulation (1) shall not apply—

(a)          to any animal which is being ridden or is being used to draw a

vehicle along a public road; or

(b)          to any animal which is being driven from one place to another in

such manner as not to constitute a source of danger or injury to any person or vehicle using such road.

(3)          In any prosecution for a contravention of subregulation (1), it

shall, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, be presumed that any animal referred to in subregulation (1) was left or allowed to be on the section of the public road or place concerned by the owner of such animal, and a section of a public road shall be regarded as fenced or enclosed along both sides even though there is an opening providing access to such road in the fence or other enclosure.

(4)          No person shall drive any animal referred to in subregulation (1)—

(a)          along a public road during the period from sunset to sunrise, unless

a person carrying a red light visible in clear weather for a distance of at least 150 metres tends such an animal or, in the case of a flock or herd of more than 10 animals, a person tending such animals and carrying a light as aforesaid precedes and another such person carrying a light as aforesaid follows such animals; or

(b)          along a public road during any other period, unless a person

displaying in a conspicuous manner a red cloth, of not less than 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres, tends such animal or, in the case of a flock or herd of more than 10 animals, a person tending such animals and displaying a cloth as aforesaid precedes and another such person displaying a cloth as aforesaid follows such animals.

(5)          A person in charge of an animal on a public road shall tend the

animal in such a manner as not to constitute an obstruction or danger to other traffic.

(6)          A traffic officer may take charge of any animal referred to in

subregulation (1) on a public road or take such steps in respect of the animal as determined by the MEC of the province concerned.

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Alta Swanepoel & Associates

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What does the law say about riding a horse on a public road?

Delphi Engineers Finish First Autonomous Cross-Country Road Trip in an Audi SQ5

In what may go down among the least exciting American road trips in recorded history—understand we’re not talking about the feat itself—a team of 6 Delphi engineers completed the initial cross-nation trek in an autonomous automobile.

Certainly, the 9-day, 3400-mile trip from San Francisco to New York City with the car driving “99 percent” of the time has our nerd glands on overdrive. While Delphi took an added day and arrived in Manhattan on Monday—just in time for the New York auto show—it was a productive adventure that generated a lot more than 3 terabytes of information.

The team’s Audi SQ5 chose a southern route that saw them travel to Phoenix, El Paso, Dallas, Jackson, Atlanta, and up via Washington, D.C., with no any notable complications save for some nervous steering when passing semi-trucks and one time exactly where the automobile refused to move about a construction zone. According to the Associated Press, other motorists gave the Delphi gang a “few hateful gestures” given that the auto in no way exceeded the posted speed limits.

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We cannot envision any guy resisting the temptation to goose the SQ5’s supercharged 354-hp V-6. But in validating the harmonious operation of next-gen radar, lidar, camera, GPS, and software, Delphi has real-globe proof as it shops the technology to new customers. A day right after the crew hit NYC, Audi announced it would use Delphi’s all-in-one processor—known in the market as “sensor fusion”—to manage each automated driving and active security feature onboard their cars. Now these guys require to pull a Brock Yates and let ‘er rip in the opposite path.

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Delphi Engineers Finish First Autonomous Cross-Country Road Trip in an Audi SQ5

SAPS urge motorists to observe the rules of the road and to exercise patience and courtesy

With the Easter holidays just a week away, the South African Police Service (SAPS) will be heightening its crime-fighting efforts with the launch of ‘Operation Paseka’. This safety campaign has a duel focus of clamping down on opportunistic crime and road safety during this period.

The Easter weekend is a peak season when people embark on road trips to annual religious pilgrimages across the country or to visit friends and relatives. Traffic is at a maximum on all national routes and road fatalities peak during this time due to a range of factors. These include reckless and negligent driving, speeding, fatigue, unroadworthy vehicles and driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants. This has necessitated the SAPS, in conjunction with other role players in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster, to launch high visibility operations to safeguard road users and communities.

“As part of Operation Paseka, we will be pulling out all the stops to ensure that criminals have nowhere to hide. We have identified an increase in certain categories of crime and our men and women in blue will be out in full force to ensure that these Easter holidays are as safe and crime free as they can be,” says Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.
Motorists are urged to observe the rules of the road and to exercise patience and courtesy to fellow road users.

SAPS urge motorists to observe the rules of the road and to exercise patience and courtesy

What do I need to know about driving a tractor on a public road?

Question:

Good day I am wondering if you may help me please. I am a farmer, our farms are 30km apart. We need to move equipment and tractors between the farm for seasonal operations. Our tractors are licensed along with the driver. Our problem is this. Each officer we speak to has a different version of the rules of the road.

What we want to know please is how far may we travel on the road? How wide can the equipment be and what code of license is required?
Answer:

As long as the tractor has a normal licence (not a S licence in terms of reg 21 – for tractors that are normally not used on public roads) and the driver is licensed the vehicle may travel anywhere on a public road. If the vehicle has an S licence it may only cross the road within one kilometre.

There is no exemption for a driver – he must have a licence if he drives on a public road.

If the vehicle is wider than 2.6 metres the exemptions in reg 220 and 230apply.

I copy them for you.Certain vehicles exempt from certain provisions of this Part

Reg 220.    (1)        …..

(2)        Any vehicle, including a tractor, which is not a goods vehicle and which is used solely for bona fide agricultural, horticultural, viticultural or pastoral pursuits and when operated on a public road, shall, except for the provisions of regulations 149, 149A, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 200, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210 and 212, be excluded from the provisions of this part: Provided that—

(a)        no such vehicle shall be operated on the roadway of a public road during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the public road would not be clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres;

(b)        the driver of any such vehicle on the roadway of a public road shall stop such vehicle and, where possible, drive it off the roadway if it be necessary in order to allow other vehicular traffic to pass;

(c)        no such vehicle shall be operated on a freeway.

(3)       A motor vehicle manufactured before 1965 is exempt from any provisions of this Part in so far as the fitment of the equipment required in terms of this Part will alter the original design and equipment of such motor vehicle.

Certain vehicles exempt from provisions of this Part

Reg 230.    (1)        …..

(2)        Any vehicle, including a tractor, which is not a goods vehicle and which is used solely for bona fide agricultural, horticultural, viticultural or pastoral pursuits and when operated on a public road, is exempt from the provisions of this Part, except for the provisions of regulation 224: Provided that—

(a)        no such vehicle shall be operated on the roadway of a public road during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the public road would not be clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres;

(b)        the driver of any such vehicle on the roadway of a public road shall stop such vehicle and, where possible, drive it off the roadway if it be necessary in order to allow other vehicular traffic to pass;

(c)        where such vehicle—

(i)         exceeds the overall length prescribed in regulation 221;

(ii)        encroaches beyond half the width of the roadway except when overtaking other vehicles or crossing bridges; or

(iii)       is more than 2 comma 6 metres but less than 3 and a half metres wide,

2 flags of red cloth shall be displayed not less than 600 millimetres by 600 millimetres in such manner as to indicate its abnormal length or width and such flags shall be suspended from the vehicle transversely to the direction of travel, but the vehicle may be fitted with amber flashing lights in lieu of such flags; and

(d)        the overall width of any such vehicle shall not exceed 4 and a half metres: Provided further that when the overall width exceeds 3 and a half metres—

(i)         such vehicle shall not normally encroach beyond half the width of the roadway except when overtaking other vehicles or crossing bridges; and

(ii)        if such vehicle does encroach beyond half the width of the roadway, 2 escort vehicles with the headlamps switched on and displaying red flags of the size prescribed in paragraph (c) or amber flashing lights shall be provided, one travelling in front and one to the rear of such vehicle;

(e)        no such vehicle shall be operated on a freeway.

Alta

Alta Swanepoel & Associates

What do I need to know about driving a tractor on a public road?

What do I need to know about driving a tractor on a public road?

Question:

Good day I am wondering if you may help me please. I am a farmer, our farms are 30km apart. We need to move equipment and tractors between the farm for seasonal operations. Our tractors are licensed along with the driver. Our problem is this. Each officer we speak to has a different version of the rules of the road.

What we want to know please is how far may we travel on the road? How wide can the equipment be and what code of license is required?
Answer:

As long as the tractor has a normal licence (not a S licence in terms of reg 21 – for tractors that are normally not used on public roads) and the driver is licensed the vehicle may travel anywhere on a public road. If the vehicle has an S licence it may only cross the road within one kilometre.

There is no exemption for a driver – he must have a licence if he drives on a public road.

If the vehicle is wider than 2.6 metres the exemptions in reg 220 and 230apply.

I copy them for you.Certain vehicles exempt from certain provisions of this Part

Reg 220.    (1)        …..

(2)        Any vehicle, including a tractor, which is not a goods vehicle and which is used solely for bona fide agricultural, horticultural, viticultural or pastoral pursuits and when operated on a public road, shall, except for the provisions of regulations 149, 149A, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 200, 202, 203, 204, 205, 209, 210 and 212, be excluded from the provisions of this part: Provided that—

(a)        no such vehicle shall be operated on the roadway of a public road during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the public road would not be clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres;

(b)        the driver of any such vehicle on the roadway of a public road shall stop such vehicle and, where possible, drive it off the roadway if it be necessary in order to allow other vehicular traffic to pass;

(c)        no such vehicle shall be operated on a freeway.

(3)       A motor vehicle manufactured before 1965 is exempt from any provisions of this Part in so far as the fitment of the equipment required in terms of this Part will alter the original design and equipment of such motor vehicle.

Certain vehicles exempt from provisions of this Part

Reg 230.    (1)        …..

(2)        Any vehicle, including a tractor, which is not a goods vehicle and which is used solely for bona fide agricultural, horticultural, viticultural or pastoral pursuits and when operated on a public road, is exempt from the provisions of this Part, except for the provisions of regulation 224: Provided that—

(a)        no such vehicle shall be operated on the roadway of a public road during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the public road would not be clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres;

(b)        the driver of any such vehicle on the roadway of a public road shall stop such vehicle and, where possible, drive it off the roadway if it be necessary in order to allow other vehicular traffic to pass;

(c)        where such vehicle—

(i)         exceeds the overall length prescribed in regulation 221;

(ii)        encroaches beyond half the width of the roadway except when overtaking other vehicles or crossing bridges; or

(iii)       is more than 2 comma 6 metres but less than 3 and a half metres wide,

2 flags of red cloth shall be displayed not less than 600 millimetres by 600 millimetres in such manner as to indicate its abnormal length or width and such flags shall be suspended from the vehicle transversely to the direction of travel, but the vehicle may be fitted with amber flashing lights in lieu of such flags; and

(d)        the overall width of any such vehicle shall not exceed 4 and a half metres: Provided further that when the overall width exceeds 3 and a half metres—

(i)         such vehicle shall not normally encroach beyond half the width of the roadway except when overtaking other vehicles or crossing bridges; and

(ii)        if such vehicle does encroach beyond half the width of the roadway, 2 escort vehicles with the headlamps switched on and displaying red flags of the size prescribed in paragraph (c) or amber flashing lights shall be provided, one travelling in front and one to the rear of such vehicle;

(e)        no such vehicle shall be operated on a freeway.

Alta

Alta Swanepoel & Associates

What do I need to know about driving a tractor on a public road?

Avoid Murder on the Road this Easter Weekend – Don’t Drive Drunk!

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As Easter weekend approaches, South African’s will make their yearly migration to holiday destinations to spend time with their families and loved ones. While many will be enjoying the traditional pickled fish, chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, others will lose their lives on the road.

According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) the Easter road death toll dropped from a staggering 241 in 2013, to only 193 in 2014. This is an indication that great headway has been made to reduce the road death toll in South Africa, unfortunately speed and alcohol remain the main reasons for road accidents. It is estimated that around 330 motorists were arrested over last year’s Easter weekend for drunken driving alone.

Wandile Dumakude, legal expert at LIPCO Law for All, explains that many South African’s think they know their drinking limits or have quick fix solutions to sober up,  but these limits usually do not measure up against those set by law or by the human body. “A person is over the legal limit if his breath alcohol content is in excess of 0.24mg per 1,000ml or his blood alcohol concentration in excess of 0.05g per 100ml. The rule of thumb for any motorist is a maximum of 1 unit per alcohol per hour. Biologically the human body can only process one unit every hour, despite drinking lots of water, strong black coffee or taking a cold shower. These tricks do little to help sober a person up,” says Dumakude.

But what does this mean in layman’s terms? Dumakude explains that “a 75ml glass of your favourite wine will amount to about one unit. But be cautious, because that means a 250ml glass will amount to 3, 3 units. A spirit cooler or beer amounts to roughly about 1,25 units, while a 25ml tot of whiskey or brandy to a unit. Cocktails and shooters are a bit more tricky and dangerous, as one glass could easily amount to 2-4 units.”

Many South African’s are aware of the fact that many drivers are let off the hook due to unreliable blood alcohol specimens, and fail to comprehend the seriousness of the crime. If found guilty, a person faces 6 years imprisonment or a R120 000 fine, a suspended driver’s licence and criminal record. That is not even mentioning the repercussions should someone die as a result of a road accident. “The real reason people should not drive under the influence is the fact that they might cause the death of someone. You stand to face a charge of culpable homicide, and prosecutors are increasingly accusing motorists of murder.” Dumakude warns motorists.

 

What to do if a person is arrested for Drunken Driving:

1 Remain calm and collected. Do not resist arrest or become violent, even if force is used. You don’t want to prejudice your chances to be released on bail

2. You have the right to be treated with dignity and to remain silent Pay attention to whether you are informed of your rights (if at all) and other things said by the arresting officer.. You must however provide your full names. You have the right to phone one person (A friend/relative or Attorney).

3. You may not refuse to provide a blood sample. The district surgeon, a registered nurse, or prison medical officer will take a blood specimen within 2 hours of arrest and submit to the state laboratory for analysis.

4. Follow the instructions of the arresting officer. Chances are good that you will be kept at the police station until you have sobered up, and you may be released with a warning to appear before court within 48 hours. You may also be kept behind bars.

5. It is important to note the details and the name of the police station you are in, the case number for your case, the name of the investigating officer. Your attorney will require the info.

Considering that 65% of road accidents are related to alcohol abuse, let’s hope South African’s are responsible and put safety first this Easter weekend.

Also view:

Drunk Driving and Road Safety

Avoid Murder on the Road this Easter Weekend – Don’t Drive Drunk!

Advice on What to Do If You Are In Road Crash

Carnage on South African roads remain a concern as 1 368 people lost their lives over the 2014/15 Festive Season, with 193 fatalities registered for the 4 day 2014 Easter long weekend alone.  Head-on collisions are cited as the leading cause of death on South African roads with around 40% of fatalities being pedestrians.

In an effort to make a difference, Cartrack joined hands with Fury Motor Group to provide support to Netcare 911’s Rapid Intervention Unit which offers assistance and support over the coming Easter weekend, a time when road accident victims and emergency services personnel need support most.  The Rapid Intervention Unit will once again be stationed along the N3 route to Kwazulu-Natal at Van Reenen’s Pass – a hot spot for accidents – and will attend to any incidents in the vicinity.

“An accident scene is normally accompanied by a certain degree of chaos, that emergency personnel need to navigate in order to assist accident victims,” says Peter De Kock, Group Risk and Credit Manager at Fury Motor Group.  “More often than not, road users that are involved in an accident are frantic and not sure what to do,” he adds.

According to Neill Visser, Netcare 911 Regional Operations Manager for Gauteng West, your first priority is to remain calm and ensure no one is injured and/or may need medical assistance and assist the injured until help arrives. Once this is done, collect as much information as possible.  “Try and get an eye-witness to the incident as this will corroborate your story to your insurer,” says Neill.

Netcare 911 recommends that you exchange the following details:

• Name, Surname


• ID number


• Telephone Number/s


• Vehicle Registration numbers


• If the other driver is a professional driver (taxi; delivery; truck or ambulance) they should be in possession of a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP) that is seen on the drivers licence. If it is not valid, take a photo.


• Take photos of the following:

o    The damage to your vehicle

o    All the damage to the other vehicle both old and new, as often other parties will try and claim for old damage

o    The overall scene

o    Your vehicle from the direction that you were travelling in, indicating brake/skid marks

o    Direction of where the other party was travelling from

o    Licence disks of both vehicles

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“It is always a good idea to have your mobile phone handy and to have a first aid kit in your car.  In the event of an accident or when you come across an accident, remember to park your vehicle safely, in such a way that you do not obstruct emergency vehicles, with your hazard lights on,” says Neill.

“Ensure that you know a National emergency services number such as 082-911 or 10117 or 112, from a cell phone,” Neill emphasises.  “Try and provide the emergency operations centre agent with as much accurate details as possible. The agent will normally guide you through the process and will most likely insist on your telephone number in the event that they need to call you back, the scene address and/or visible landmarks, what is happening at the moment and the patient’s condition,” explains Neill.

If emergency personnel arrive at an accident scene where the patient is unconscious, they will complete treating the patient and then will most likely look around in the vehicle for a means to identify the patient.  “Good sources are cell phones, from where we will either look for numbers stored under ICE (In Case of Emergency) or last dialled numbers. However, these functions often do not work because phones are locked and we cannot access the information,” explains Neill.  “We will also look at the debris within the vehicle for any documents with identification such as business cards, wallets and paperwork.  As a last resort we will trace the vehicle’s registration number through Metro Police or SAPS,” Neill adds. This information will prove invaluable in determining receiving facilities and informing next-of-kin…

Juan Marais of Cartrack, a leading vehicle tracking and recovery, fleet management and telematics service provider says an important aspect that many overlook is the use of medical bracelets.  “If you have a child that is autistic, or if you suffer from epilepsy, or you are allergic to certain medication, among others, then wearing some form of medical bracelet is vitally important,” says Juan. “Not only will it provide emergency personnel with critical information they need to give you the best possible care in the fastest possible time, but it will speak for you when you are unable to do so.”

The possibility of being in an accident is a topic that most people avoid at all cost, and yet it is something that demands consideration.  “Being informed and knowing what you need to do to secure the best possible care in a moment of need, will not only help emergency personnel on the scene but can ultimately save your life,” concludes Juan.

Advice on What to Do If You Are In Road Crash

What is the Speed limit on the N3 National road for a 3.5T truck?

Question:

To whom it may concern… Please can someone help us out… We got a fine for one of our vehicles, a Hino 300 GVM 3500 on the N3. The fine states he was doing 92km/h what is the legal speed limit for a vehicle of this capacity on a National Road?

Answer:

The maximum speed limit for goods vehicles with a GVM of up to 9000 kg is the same as other vehicles – 120 km/h if there is no road sign bringing the speed down. There are many stretches on the N3 where the speed limit is 80 km/h

The NRT does not currently  have the 100 km/h in for the 3500 – 9000 kg goods vehicle class. It was published for comment in April 2014 for comment but it has not been published as a final regulation yet.

Alta Swanepoel & Associates

What is the Speed limit on the N3 National road for a 3.5T truck?

World Glaucoma Week – ER24 urges road users to have Eyes Tested

This week is World Glaucoma Week and ER24 is urging people to have their eyes tested.

Glaucoma is one of the world’;s leading causes of blindness.

It is not curable, but blindness is preventable if glaucoma is diagnosed and treated early enough.

While ther

e are usually no warning signs, regular eye tests will help detect the onset of the disease.

Explaining what glaucoma is, Dr James Beatty, who practises in Goodwood and Somerset West and operates at the Cape Eye Hospital and the Somerset Eye Centre, said, “Glaucoma is characterised by loss of vision due to damage of the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries sight images to the brain and any damage to the nerve results in damage to sight.

“Usually, but not always, the damage occurs because pressure within the eye increases and presses on the nerve, which damages it.”

Types of glaucoma:

• Chronic (primary open angle) glaucoma – This is the most common form of glaucoma. It usually affects both eyes and develops slowly. Loss of sight is gradual. There is no pain or redness of the eye or dramatic change in vision.
• Acute (angle closure) glaucoma – There is a sudden increase in the pressure within one eye. The eye becomes red and painful. Often there is mistiness of vision and episodes of seeing haloes around lights.
• Congenital (buphthalmos) glaucoma – A condition where glaucoma is present from birth. An increase in the pressure within the eye causes it to enlarge.
• Secondary glaucoma – Other diseases of the eye cause a rise in the pressure within the eye. This group of conditions is called secondary glaucoma.

“Many people develop glaucoma as they get older. It seems to be part of the natural ageing process. However, some groups of people are known to be at more risk,” said Dr Beatty.

Groups include relatives of someone diagnosed with glaucoma, particularly siblings, as well as people with severe short-sightedness.

“Patients with glaucoma rarely lose their sight completely. Providing you receive the correct treatment, use the drops or medication as prescribed, and attend your follow-up appointments and checks, the risk of sight loss should be minimised.

“Drops, tablets and sometimes operations can stabilise the glaucoma, and, with regular check-ups, you will be able to manage the condition. Any sight you have lost you will not regain, however, there is help and information available for people who have lost their sight through glaucoma,” said Dr Beatty.

Chitra Bodasing

ER24 spokesperson

There are several pages on the Arrive Alive website where we discuss the importance of Eyesight and Driver fitness. View Also:

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• Eye Protection and Road Safety


• Driving and Clear Vision


• Eye Diseases   


• Importance of Vision 

World Glaucoma Week – ER24 urges road users to have Eyes Tested

What is the Speed limit on the N3 National road for a 3.5T truck?

Question:

To whom it may concern… Please can someone help us out… We got a fine for one of our vehicles, a Hino 300 GVM 3500 on the N3. The fine states he was doing 92km/h what is the legal speed limit for a vehicle of this capacity on a National Road?

Answer:

The maximum speed limit for goods vehicles with a GVM of up to 9000 kg is the same as other vehicles – 120 km/h if there is no road sign bringing the speed down. There are many stretches on the N3 where the speed limit is 80 km/h

The NRT does not currently  have the 100 km/h in for the 3500 – 9000 kg goods vehicle class. It was published for comment in April 2014 for comment but it has not been published as a final regulation yet.

Alta Swanepoel & Associates

What is the Speed limit on the N3 National road for a 3.5T truck?

What are the Rules of the Road on wearing a helmet on a motorbike?

Question:

I purchased a 150cc scooter and obtained a cyclist helmet. I feel it is comfortable and secure under my chin, what does the law state, and where can I look up the legislation?

I have looked at the road ordinance act and it doesn’;t mention anything about helmets. Am I allowed to wear this helmet on my scooter, surely a fall from a bike or from a scooter is basically the same thing? I want to be law abiding, can you please advise me?

Answer:

The relevant regulation is regulation 207 of the National Road Traffic Regulations.

I copy the regulation for you.

Compulsory wearing of protective helmet

Reg 207.    (1)       No person shall drive or be a passenger on a motor cycle, motor tricycle or a motor quadrucycle, or be a passenger in the side-car attached to a motor cycle, on a public road, unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet—

(a)        which is specially designed for use in connection with such cycle; and

(b)        which fits him or her properly and of which the chin strap is properly fastened under the chin.

(2)        After expiry of 3 years from the date of commencement of this regulation, no person shall drive or be a passenger on a pedal cycle on a public road unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet which fits him or her properly and of which the chin straps is properly fastened under the chin. (date 5 October 2004)

(3)        The driver of a motor cycle, motor tricycle, motor quadrucycle or pedal cycle shall ensure that any passenger in or on such cycle who is younger than 14 years, complies with the provisions of subregulation (1) or (2), as the case may be.

(4)        Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulations (1) and (3), the driver and passengers of a motor cycle—

(a)        equipped with a seatbelt anchorages that comply with the requirements of standard specification SABS 1430 “Motor vehicle safety – anchorages for restraining devices in motor vehicles”, for the driver and passengers (if any);

(b)        the engine of which can not move unless the driver and passengers (if any), of the motor cycle wears the seatbelt referred to in paragraph (a); and

(c)        that complies with the requirements of annex II of the standard specification SABS 1440 “Motor vehicle safety – The steering mechanism of motor vehicles (M₁ only) – behaviour on impact,

may drive or be passengers on such motor cycle on a public road while not wearing a protective helmet.

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Alta Swanepoel & Associates

What are the Rules of the Road on wearing a helmet on a motorbike?

Shock reverse in road fatalities

The quantity of youngsters killed or seriously injured on UK roads has risen for the 1st time in 20 years, according to the most recent figures from the Department for Transport.

Last year, 2,060 children beneath the age of 16 have been killed or seriously injured, a 3% improve on 2013.

Fatal or critical road casualties involving kids improved in each quarter of 2014 compared with the very same periods in 2013, the initial jump in rolling year-on-year comparisons since the 12 months ending in March 1995.

There was also an enhance in the total quantity of kid casualties, up 6% on 2013 at 16,640.

Nevertheless, deaths or critical injuries amongst child pedestrian dropped by 1% more than the very same period. This suggests most of the deaths and injuries happen in cars.

Grim reading

The statistics make grim reading, despite the fact that officials claim it is also early to say if the figures mark the finish of the lengthy-term downward trend in youngster deaths and serious injuries.

Some authorities blamed parents and other adults for failing to appropriately secure their youngsters in vehicles.

Edmund King, president of the AA, says: “These most current road casualty statistics indicate a clear rise in in-auto kid casualties. There is anecdotal evidence to recommend this could be linked to the failure of parents to appropriately match their children’s kid seats.

“There is also separate study showing that some parents may possibly not be keeping their youngsters belted-up in the back of the car.”

In-car security

A current study by the UK’s Transport Analysis Laboratory located that 13% of kid passengers have been not correctly restrained, compared with just 1.9% of drivers caught with out a seatbelt.

A survey by customer group Which? also highlighted the potential danger of ill-fitting kid seats.

It is not just children who are at threat on the roads. The total quantity of road deaths at 1,730 was 1% higher than the earlier year.

There was also a 4% increase in the quantity of folks killed or seriously injured on the roads at 24,360. There had been 192,910 reported road casualties of all severities, 5% higher than final year.

Worsening statistics

Even if you take into account a 2% rise in motor site visitors levels, the overall casualty price per car mile enhanced by 3%.

Cyclists are especially vulnerable. There have been 3,500 pedal cyclist deaths or severe injuries in the year ending September 2014, an improve of 8% on the earlier year.

Motorcyclist deaths and significant injuries have been also up 6% to 5,490. The quantity of vehicle users who were killed or seriously injured rose by 3% to 8,770.

Blame game

Robert Goodwill, transport minister, was anxious to defend the government’s safety record, claiming that Britain’s roads are amongst the safest in the planet, with 40% fewer road deaths a year than a decade ago.

But campaigners are not convinced. The Institute of Sophisticated Motorists suggests that a reduce in the number of traffic police could clarify the rise in casualties.

Road security charity, Brake, desires the government to implement a 3-point road security strategy amid mounting concern about road safety, specifically for cyclists and children.

20-20 vision

Brake is calling for a change in the default urban speed limit to 20mph and the introduction of a zero-tolerance drink drive limit of 20mg per 100ml of blood.

It also desires to introduce graduated driver licensing, to allow new drivers to develop skills and knowledge gradually whilst exposed to less danger.

Julie Townsend, Brake’s deputy chief executive, says: “We’re in no doubt these measures would place us back on the path of stopping needless loss of life on our roads, and generating safer streets and communities for all.”

Shock reverse in road fatalities

Shock reverse in road fatalities

The number of children killed or seriously injured on UK roads has risen for the initial time in 20 years, according to the latest figures from the Department for Transport.

Final year, 2,060 kids below the age of 16 were killed or seriously injured, a 3% improve on 2013.

Fatal or significant road casualties involving kids elevated in each and every quarter of 2014 compared with the exact same periods in 2013, the initial jump in rolling year-on-year comparisons since the 12 months ending in March 1995.

There was also an boost in the total quantity of child casualties, up 6% on 2013 at 16,640.

Nevertheless, deaths or serious injuries amongst youngster pedestrian dropped by 1% over the identical period. This suggests most of the deaths and injuries occur in automobiles.

Grim reading

The statistics make grim reading, though officials claim it is as well early to say if the figures mark the end of the long-term downward trend in kid deaths and serious injuries.

Some specialists blamed parents and other adults for failing to properly secure their kids in vehicles.

Edmund King, president of the AA, says: “These newest road casualty statistics indicate a clear rise in in-vehicle kid casualties. There is anecdotal proof to suggest this could be linked to the failure of parents to properly match their children’s kid seats.

“There is also separate investigation showing that some parents may possibly not be maintaining their children belted-up in the back of the vehicle.”

In-automobile security

A current study by the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory located that 13% of child passengers had been not effectively restrained, compared with just 1.9% of drivers caught without having a seatbelt.

A survey by customer group Which? also highlighted the potential danger of ill-fitting child seats.

It’s not just kids who are at risk on the roads. The total number of road deaths at 1,730 was 1% higher than the preceding year.

There was also a 4% boost in the quantity of individuals killed or seriously injured on the roads at 24,360. There have been 192,910 reported road casualties of all severities, 5% larger than last year.

Worsening statistics

Even if you take into account a 2% rise in motor visitors levels, the overall casualty rate per vehicle mile improved by 3%.

Cyclists are specifically vulnerable. There have been 3,500 pedal cyclist deaths or significant injuries in the year ending September 2014, an enhance of 8% on the earlier year.

Motorcyclist deaths and serious injuries had been also up 6% to 5,490. The quantity of car customers who were killed or seriously injured rose by 3% to 8,770.

Blame game

Robert Goodwill, transport minister, was anxious to defend the government’s security record, claiming that Britain’s roads are amongst the safest in the world, with 40% fewer road deaths a year than a decade ago.

But campaigners are not convinced. The Institute of Advanced Motorists suggests that a reduce in the quantity of targeted traffic police could explain the rise in casualties.

Road security charity, Brake, desires the government to implement a 3-point road security plan amid mounting concern about road safety, specifically for cyclists and youngsters.

20-20 vision

Brake is calling for a adjust in the default urban speed limit to 20mph and the introduction of a zero-tolerance drink drive limit of 20mg per 100ml of blood.

It also wants to introduce graduated driver licensing, to let new drivers to develop expertise and knowledge steadily although exposed to significantly less danger.

Julie Townsend, Brake’s deputy chief executive, says: “We’re in no doubt these measures would put us back on the path of stopping needless loss of life on our roads, and creating safer streets and communities for all.”

Shock reverse in road fatalities

Shock reverse in road fatalities

The number of kids killed or seriously injured on UK roads has risen for the first time in 20 years, according to the most current figures from the Division for Transport.

Final year, 2,060 young children under the age of 16 were killed or seriously injured, a 3% enhance on 2013.

Fatal or critical road casualties involving children enhanced in each and every quarter of 2014 compared with the same periods in 2013, the very first jump in rolling year-on-year comparisons considering that the 12 months ending in March 1995.

There was also an improve in the total quantity of child casualties, up 6% on 2013 at 16,640.

Nevertheless, deaths or severe injuries among kid pedestrian dropped by 1% over the identical period. This suggests most of the deaths and injuries happen in automobiles.

Grim reading

The statistics make grim reading, even though officials claim it is also early to say if the figures mark the finish of the lengthy-term downward trend in child deaths and significant injuries.

Some experts blamed parents and other adults for failing to correctly secure their children in vehicles.

Edmund King, president of the AA, says: “These latest road casualty statistics indicate a clear rise in in-vehicle kid casualties. There is anecdotal proof to suggest this could be linked to the failure of parents to appropriately fit their children’s child seats.

“There is also separate research showing that some parents might not be keeping their kids belted-up in the back of the vehicle.”

In-car safety

A recent study by the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory discovered that 13% of kid passengers had been not properly restrained, compared with just 1.9% of drivers caught with out a seatbelt.

A survey by consumer group Which? also highlighted the possible danger of ill-fitting kid seats.

It’s not just children who are at danger on the roads. The total number of road deaths at 1,730 was 1% greater than the preceding year.

There was also a 4% enhance in the number of individuals killed or seriously injured on the roads at 24,360. There have been 192,910 reported road casualties of all severities, 5% greater than last year.

Worsening statistics

Even if you take into account a 2% rise in motor traffic levels, the overall casualty rate per car mile increased by 3%.

Cyclists are specifically vulnerable. There have been 3,500 pedal cyclist deaths or significant injuries in the year ending September 2014, an enhance of 8% on the earlier year.

Motorcyclist deaths and critical injuries were also up 6% to 5,490. The number of car customers who were killed or seriously injured rose by 3% to 8,770.

Blame game

Robert Goodwill, transport minister, was anxious to defend the government’s safety record, claiming that Britain’s roads are amongst the safest in the globe, with 40% fewer road deaths a year than a decade ago.

But campaigners are not convinced. The Institute of Advanced Motorists suggests that a reduce in the number of traffic police could clarify the rise in casualties.

Road security charity, Brake, desires the government to implement a 3-point road safety strategy amid mounting concern about road safety, specifically for cyclists and children.

20-20 vision

Brake is calling for a alter in the default urban speed limit to 20mph and the introduction of a zero-tolerance drink drive limit of 20mg per 100ml of blood.

It also desires to introduce graduated driver licensing, to permit new drivers to develop abilities and expertise progressively whilst exposed to less danger.

Julie Townsend, Brake’s deputy chief executive, says: “We’re in no doubt these measures would place us back on the path of stopping needless loss of life on our roads, and creating safer streets and communities for all.”

Shock reverse in road fatalities

Shock reverse in road fatalities

The quantity of young children killed or seriously injured on UK roads has risen for the initial time in 20 years, according to the newest figures from the Division for Transport.

Last year, 2,060 youngsters under the age of 16 have been killed or seriously injured, a 3% boost on 2013.

Fatal or significant road casualties involving young children enhanced in each quarter of 2014 compared with the very same periods in 2013, the initial jump in rolling year-on-year comparisons since the 12 months ending in March 1995.

There was also an increase in the total number of youngster casualties, up 6% on 2013 at 16,640.

Nevertheless, deaths or serious injuries amongst kid pedestrian dropped by 1% more than the same period. This suggests most of the deaths and injuries happen in vehicles.

Grim reading

The statistics make grim reading, even though officials claim it is as well early to say if the figures mark the end of the extended-term downward trend in youngster deaths and critical injuries.

Some specialists blamed parents and other adults for failing to effectively secure their kids in vehicles.

Edmund King, president of the AA, says: “These newest road casualty statistics indicate a clear rise in in-auto child casualties. There is anecdotal proof to suggest this could be linked to the failure of parents to correctly match their children’s child seats.

“There is also separate research showing that some parents may not be maintaining their children belted-up in the back of the car.”

In-auto safety

A recent study by the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory located that 13% of youngster passengers have been not properly restrained, compared with just 1.9% of drivers caught without a seatbelt.

A survey by consumer group Which? also highlighted the prospective danger of ill-fitting child seats.

It’s not just kids who are at threat on the roads. The total quantity of road deaths at 1,730 was 1% higher than the preceding year.

There was also a 4% improve in the number of men and women killed or seriously injured on the roads at 24,360. There had been 192,910 reported road casualties of all severities, 5% larger than last year.

Worsening statistics

Even if you take into account a 2% rise in motor targeted traffic levels, the general casualty price per car mile enhanced by 3%.

Cyclists are especially vulnerable. There have been 3,500 pedal cyclist deaths or critical injuries in the year ending September 2014, an enhance of 8% on the prior year.

Motorcyclist deaths and critical injuries were also up 6% to 5,490. The number of vehicle users who had been killed or seriously injured rose by 3% to 8,770.

Blame game

Robert Goodwill, transport minister, was anxious to defend the government’s security record, claiming that Britain’s roads are amongst the safest in the world, with 40% fewer road deaths a year than a decade ago.

But campaigners are not convinced. The Institute of Advanced Motorists suggests that a reduce in the quantity of targeted traffic police could clarify the rise in casualties.

Road security charity, Brake, desires the government to implement a 3-point road safety strategy amid mounting concern about road safety, especially for cyclists and young children.

20-20 vision

Brake is calling for a modify in the default urban speed limit to 20mph and the introduction of a zero-tolerance drink drive limit of 20mg per 100ml of blood.

It also desires to introduce graduated driver licensing, to permit new drivers to develop skills and experience progressively even though exposed to much less danger.

Julie Townsend, Brake’s deputy chief executive, says: “We’re in no doubt these measures would put us back on the path of stopping needless loss of life on our roads, and making safer streets and communities for all.”

Shock reverse in road fatalities