Chapter 31: ROAD LAW

Australia still does not have Uniform National Road Rules, there are still differences in each state...usually the devil is in the detail. If the day comes when true Uniform National Road Rules come into effect, how will the majority of road users be persuaded to obey them - very few do now. The general attitude seems to be if I can get away with it, I will. Speed limits are treated as minimum speeds, stops signs are rolled through and safe travelling distances are irrelevant. Until the attitude of the majority of motorists changes towards road rules obedience, it matters little what those rules are.

(Written by Joel Neilsen, Managing Director, Safe Drive Training)