As currently proposed it contains no mention of the H word, but expect massive lobbying efforts from the Usual Suspects to have it included as an amendment. This may be a Good Thing as amendments will be discussed in detail in committee, which is a place where things like the Scuffham cost-benefit analysis will be given more weight than individual shroud-waving anecdotes.
There is a Road Safety Bill in the Queen's Speech.
It also contains measures to alter speeding penalties. The consultation exercise ISTR suggested that the penalty for doing 30-35 in a 30 mph limit be dropped to two points + fine (from the existing 3 points + fine) as it's "less serious". This also needs to be vigorously opposed if it remains in the bill.
"The RAC said it was important to distinguish between those travelling a couple of miles over the speed limit in a non-residential area away from schools and other dangers, and those travelling at high speeds or in sensitive areas."
Good point. I suggest not prosecuting those who are travelling only a few mph over the limit at all. Give them a bit of leeway - say 10% plus 3mph.
"The RAC said it was important to distinguish between those travelling a couple of miles over the speed limit in a non-residential area away from schools and other dangers, and those travelling at high speeds or in sensitive areas."
Good point. I suggest not prosecuting those who are travelling only a few mph over the limit at all. Give them a bit of leeway - say 10% plus 3mph.
Oh, wait...
Depends how it's implemented. It would satisfy the RAC's moan if 2 points were given to 31mph speeders and 3 points to 39mph speeders. I'd also be happier with that than the current acceptance by police and public that a 30 limit actually means no worries until almost 40.
On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:41:38 +0000, " [Not Responding] " <[email hidden]> wrote in message <[email hidden]>:
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Depends how it's implemented. It would satisfy the RAC's moan if 2 points were given to 31mph speeders and 3 points to 39mph speeders. I'd also be happier with that than the current acceptance by police and public that a 30 limit actually means no worries until almost 40.
I'm right with you on that (I was being ironic before - you guessed, didn't you?).
But somehow I don't think that's quite what the RAC have in mind.
There is a Road Safety Bill in the Queen's Speech.
It also contains measures to alter speeding penalties. The consultation exercise ISTR suggested that the penalty for doing 30-35 in a 30 mph limit be dropped to two points + fine (from the existing 3 points + fine) as it's "less serious". This also needs to be vigorously opposed if it remains in the bill.
I'm confused. Isn't the current penalty for doing 30-35 in a 30 limit nothing at all? On the basis that prosecution guidelines are set at a 10% + 2mph margin. So giving 2 point for 30-35 would be strengthening of the law. It's been a long day, I have probably missed soemthing...
