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Speeding contributes to 30% of road fatalities and is one of the biggest killers on our roads today. It is a major concern of today’s society, but there are a number of questions that need to be answered before addressing this topic.
What exactly is speeding?
Speeding is driving too fast. Not only is it driving too quick but too fast for the conditions of the road, the vehicle state and driver ability. Speeding can be defined as going over the speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance that you can see to be clear.
How many annual deaths are caused by speeding?
In 2006, just over 30% of deaths in Australia occurred from speeding.
What are the consequences?
If the vehicle (motorcycle, car, van etc.) weighs less than 22.5 tonnes, driving 9 km/h over the speed limit will result in a $75 fine. Driving over 9 km/h but not faster than 19 km/h …show more content…

How many citizens speed?
According to the Office of Road Safety, 40 - 45% of drivers regularly drive above the posted speed limit.
How fast can I legally go?
The driver of a vehicle is allowed to go up to 110km/h in specific areas. A learner driver or a fully licensed adult towing a trailer is only allowed to drive up to 100 km/h.
Am I still driving safely if I'm driving 5 km/h over the limit?
Speed limits vary and differ depending on the factors of traffic, environment, road conditions and the size of the road. Speed limits are put in place to assure that all drivers on roads are as safe as possible.
Driving 5 km/h over the limit reduces the amount of time to slow down or stop in the case of a possible accident. Any speed over the limit is not considered safe and doubles the chances of a car accident.
What different types of speeding are there?
Low-level: driving 5km/h above the set speed limits.
Excessive: speeding well above the limit deliberately.
Inappropriate: driving too fast for the specific road

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