Shower thought: Rather than traffic speed signs telling drivers how fast they are going, they should post what the consequence is for their current speed.
Shower thought: Rather than traffic speed signs telling drivers how fast they are going, they should post what the consequence is for their current speed.
It might be more effective for the sign to read "4 points + $280 fine" instead of "80km/h" when you're in a 40km/h zone, no?
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Impact energy and estimated chance of death in a collision
and estimated chance of death in a collision
For them or others? I don't think most reckless drivers are worried about hurting others, or themselves, for that matter. 🫢
You might be right, as evidenced by how common drunk drivers are. It's like the risk of financial penalties is more of a deterrent than the risk of serious injury or death.
as evidenced by how common drunk drivers are
That's another issue!
When our regional police do “traffic blitzes”, they catch a considerable number of DUI drivers.
But then why do they only do these blitzes for like a few days? Do it every day, catch as many as you can!
Fine them enough to pay for the enforcement. Simple!