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SA government outlines its safety vision
A discussion paper has been released to help improve the safety of motorcycle riders, and feedback is due by November 16, 2012South Australia’s Minister for Road Safety, Jennifer Rankine, has released a discussion paper outlining six proposals to help improve the safety of motorcycle riders.
The discussion paper outlines the following proposals:
- Requiring a car licence to be held for at least 12 months before being eligible to apply for a motorcycle learner’s permit
- A compulsory six-month period between the basic and advanced rider safe training courses
- Requiring all licence holders endorsed with R-Date to have zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while riding a motorcycle
- Introducing specific licensing and training requirements for riders of mopeds
- Riders with an R-Date licence endorsement (including riders of mopeds) to be banned from carrying a pillion passenger
- Exploring options for a motorcycle safety fund dedicated to motorcycle safety initiatives.
"The number of registered motorcycles in South Australia has increased by 20 per cent in the last five years, from around 40,000 in December 2007 to 48,000 in December 2011,” said Ms Rankine.
"For the five years from 2007 to 2011, about a quarter of riders involved in fatal crashes had gained either an R-Date or a Full R motorcycle licence endorsement less than a year before the crash.
“They are vulnerable due to lack of protection, low visibility, instability, difficulties in braking effectively, errors in judgement and risky behaviour.”
The proposals are aligned with the Towards Zero Together, Road Safety Strategy 2020.
The discussion paper is open for comment until November 16, 2012. Feedback from riders, road safety stakeholders, motorcycling organisations and other interested people will be considered before any decisions are made.
Meanwhile, South Australia has introduced new speeding penalties and sanctions, which came into effect on September 1, 2012. They are as follows:
|
Exceeding |
Demerit points |
Expiation fee |
|
By less |
2 |
$150 |
|
By |
3 |
$330 |
|
By |
5 |
$670 |
|
By |
7 |
$800 |
|
By |
9 |
$900 |
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