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Road safety plea: Make the pledge to save little lives in WA school zones Kent Acott || The West Australian Saturday, 30 June 2018 2:00PM

As the mother of two young children, television presenter Samantha Jolly knows the importance of driving safely around schools.

That is why she has pledged to drive at 40km/h or slower in school zones as part of Seven West Media’s Zero Excuses Pledge campaign that starts today.

“I take my six-year-old to school every day and I see how unpredictable children can be around roads,” Jolly said.

“We’re all busy but nothing is worth endangering a little life.”

The campaign asks WA motorists to “make the pledge” and improve their driving habits to make our roads safer.

Jolly and her Channel 7 colleagues, journalist Amelia Broun and sports presenter Mark Readings, are among the first people in WA to make the pledge.

Channel 7 journalists Samantha Jolly, Mark Readings and Amelia Broun. Picture: Michael Wilson/The West Australian

“There have been 79 people killed on our roads so far this year — and that’s 79 too many,” The Weekend West editor Brett McCarthy said.

“And there’s also the hundreds of people who have been injured, some permanently. We all need to take responsibility for making our roads safer.

“Sometimes it’s those little impulsive actions — such as poor merging, momentary glances at mobile phones or driving above the speed limit — that can lead to much bigger tragedies on our roads.

“By making a pledge to improve our driving, we can protect ourselves and the people around us.”

Broun has pledged to leave her mobile phone in the back seat so she is not tempted to use it while driving and Readings has pledged to drive according to the existing conditions.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Iain Cameron said driving to the weather conditions was particularly important in winter.

“In wet weather, you should maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you that matches the conditions of the road,” Mr Cameron said.

“We should also always allow more room to brake.”

The 79 road deaths this year include 32 in the city and 47 in the country. There were 72 deaths at the same time last year.

Drivers prepared to make a pledge canclick here.

Road safety plea: Make the pledge to save little lives in WA school zones

Kent Acott The West Australian Saturday, 30 June 2018 2:00PM

Channel 7 journalists Samantha Jolly, Mark Readings and Amelia Broun. Picture: Michael Wilson/The West Australian

As the mother of two young children, television presenter Samantha Jolly knows the importance of driving safely around schools.

That is why she has pledged to drive at 40km/h or slower in school zones as part of Seven West Media’s Zero Excuses Pledge campaign that starts today.

“I take my six-year-old to school every day and I see how unpredictable children can be around roads,” Jolly said.

“We’re all busy but nothing is worth endangering a little life.”

The campaign asks WA motorists to “make the pledge” and improve their driving habits to make our roads safer.

Jolly and her Channel 7 colleagues, journalist Amelia Broun and sports presenter Mark Readings, are among the first people in WA to make the pledge.

“There have been 79 people killed on our roads so far this year — and that’s 79 too many,” The Weekend West editor Brett McCarthy said.

“And there’s also the hundreds of people who have been injured, some permanently. We all need to take responsibility for making our roads safer.

“Sometimes it’s those little impulsive actions — such as poor merging, momentary glances at mobile phones or driving above the speed limit — that can lead to much bigger tragedies on our roads.

“By making a pledge to improve our driving, we can protect ourselves and the people around us.”

Broun has pledged to leave her mobile phone in the back seat so she is not tempted to use it while driving and Readings has pledged to drive according to the existing conditions.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Iain Cameron said driving to the weather conditions was particularly important in winter.

“In wet weather, you should maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you that matches the conditions of the road,” Mr Cameron said.

“We should also always allow more room to brake.”

The 79 road deaths this year include 32 in the city and 47 in the country. There were 72 deaths at the same time last year.

Drivers prepared to make a pledge can click here.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks

Kent AcottThe West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two- thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks

Kent AcottThe West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two- thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks Kent Acott || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two-thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Morning freeway traffic. Picture: Michael O’Brien

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks Kent Acott || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two-thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Morning freeway traffic. Picture: Michael O’Brien

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks Kent Acott || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two-thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Morning freeway traffic. Picture: Michael O’Brien

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks Kent Acott || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two-thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Morning freeway traffic. Picture: Michael O’Brien

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks Kent Acott || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 2:00AM

The biggest survey of WA motorists has exposed their shocking driving habits, with two-thirds admitting using their mobile phone while driving.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 people overwhelmingly identified the use of mobile phones as the biggest safety issue on WA roads, with 64 per cent identifying it as a major concern.

One in eight said they used their phone “most of the time” or “virtually every time” they drove.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

The findings of the survey, commissioned by The Weekend West, revealed motorists’ extraordinary preparedness to drink and drive, with one in seven admitting driving in the past year while they were probably over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Drink-driving was considered the second-biggest safety issue (by 34 per cent of respondents), followed by the inability of WA drivers to merge (31 per cent).

Other findings included:

One in seven has lost someone close to them in a road accident.

One in four drivers has been involved in a road crash.

Based on the survey response, more than 50,000 drivers speed after seeing a speed camera.

One in three drivers who regularly speed use their phone every time they drive.

High-income earners are less deterred by fines and more likely to speed.

Men were slightly more guilty than women of using their mobile phones while driving, as were younger drivers more than older drivers.

Concerns about merging were particularly prevalent in the responses of younger drivers, with P-platers nominating tailgating as a safety issue.

Morning freeway traffic. Picture: Michael O’Brien

Among the two-thirds of survey respondents who admitted using their phone while driving, half said it was to use their GPS, 23 per cent said they sent or read text messages, 22 per cent said they used their phone to play music or podcasts and 18 per cent said they made or received phone calls.

But the different uses changed dramatically across age groups.

P-platers used their phones for GPS (71 per cent), music (43 per cent), texting (24 per cent), making or receiving phone calls (24 per cent) and snapchatting (8 per cent).

Snapchatting jumped to 13 per cent in female drivers aged 17 to 24.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was “madness” for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook. “Think how you would feel if you killed an innocent motorist or child, because you were using your mobile phone behind the wheel,” she said.

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said motorists who used their phone while driving or drank then drove were increasing the risk to themselves, their loved ones and others in the community. “While being connected is important, it isn’t worth your life or the life of another innocent road user,” she said.

In WA last year, 28 people died in crashes where inattention was a suspected factor including some where drivers may have been on the phone.

Also, 56 per cent of survey respondents said they would oppose a ban on all calls including hands-free, while 60 per cent said they would support a tougher penalty for mobile phone use of a $400 fine and six demerit points.

Karrinyup road rage highlights aggression on Perth’s streets Mark ConwayThe West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:20PM

A road rage incident on Karrinyup Rd has again highlighted the aggression WA drivers face on the road.

In the dash cam footage, a black Holden Commodore is pulling out of a BP service station near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The Commodore pulls onto Karrinyup Rd, behind traffic which is backed up at a red light.

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A silver Ford comes travelling at speed and brakes suddenly behind the Commodore, beeping the horn.

The pull-out which sparked the confrontation.

A brief stand-off follows before the driver of the Commodore exits the car and angrily approaches the rear car, attempting to open the car door and gesturing wildly.

Cam Renfrey, who captured the footage on his dash cam and now lives in London, said the incident highlighted the aggression on WA roads.

"I thought the guy in the silver Ford was being a bit of an impatient idiot considering that traffic was stopped ... it was completely uncalled for the Ford to beep and get angry at the Commodore,” Renfrey said.

"However the Commodore driver should not have gotten as violent as he did, which unfortunately people have been overall on the roads in WA."

Renfrey, an avid motorcyclist enthusiast, said he thought WA had the worst drivers of any city he'd driven in.

"London and the UK is a significantly better place to both ride and drive than Australia, namely due to driver courtesy and much less aggression overall," he said.

"(I've driven in) Oregon and Washington State, Bali, Queensland, Victoria and WA and ... South of Birmingham in the UK.

"WA is probably the worst place I've driven in the developed world I'd have to say."

The dash cam was sent to thewest.com.au as part of the Zero Excuses survey: the biggest survey of WA motorists ever undertaken, highlighting issues including the number of WA motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel.

A road rage incident on Karrinyup Rd has again highlighted the aggression WA drivers face on the road.

In the dash cam footage, a black Holden Commodore is pulling out of a BP service station near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The Commodore pulls onto Karrinyup Rd, behind traffic which is backed up at a red light.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

A silver Ford comes travelling at speed and brakes suddenly behind the Commodore, beeping the horn.

Karrinyup road rage highlights aggression on Perth’s streets Mark Conway || The West Australian Saturday, July 7, 2018 11:20PM

A brief stand-off follows before the driver of the Commodore exits the car and angrily approaches the rear car, attempting to open the car door and gesturing wildly.

Cam Renfrey, who captured the footage on his dash cam and now lives in London, said the incident highlighted the aggression on WA roads.

"I thought the guy in the silver Ford was being a bit of an impatient idiot considering that traffic was stopped ... it was completely uncalled for the Ford to beep and get angry at the Commodore,” Renfrey said.

"However the Commodore driver should not have gotten as violent as he did, which unfortunately people have been overall on the roads in WA."

Renfrey, an avid motorcyclist enthusiast, said he thought WA had the worst drivers of any city he'd driven in.

"London and the UK is a significantly better place to both ride and drive than Australia, namely due to driver courtesy and much less aggression overall," he said.

"(I've driven in) Oregon and Washington State, Bali, Queensland, Victoria and WA and ... South of Birmingham in the UK.

"WA is probably the worst place I've driven in the developed world I'd have to say."

The dash cam was sent to thewest.com.au as part of the Zero Excuses survey: the biggest survey of WA motorists ever undertaken, highlighting issues including the number of WA motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel.

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Karrinyup road rage highlights aggression on Perth’s streets Mark Conway || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:20PM

A road rage incident on Karrinyup Rd has again highlighted the aggression WA drivers face on the road.

In the dash cam footage, a black Holden Commodore is pulling out of a BP service station near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The Commodore pulls onto Karrinyup Rd, behind traffic which is backed up at a red light.

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A silver Ford comes travelling at speed and brakes suddenly behind the Commodore, beeping the horn.

The pull-out which sparked the confrontation.

A brief stand-off follows before the driver of the Commodore exits the car and angrily approaches the rear car, attempting to open the car door and gesturing wildly.

Cam Renfrey, who captured the footage on his dash cam and now lives in London, said the incident highlighted the aggression on WA roads.

"I thought the guy in the silver Ford was being a bit of an impatient idiot considering that traffic was stopped ... it was completely uncalled for the Ford to beep and get angry at the Commodore,” Renfrey said.

"However the Commodore driver should not have gotten as violent as he did, which unfortunately people have been overall on the roads in WA."

Renfrey, an avid motorcyclist enthusiast, said he thought WA had the worst drivers of any city he'd driven in.

"London and the UK is a significantly better place to both ride and drive than Australia, namely due to driver courtesy and much less aggression overall," he said.

"(I've driven in) Oregon and Washington State, Bali, Queensland, Victoria and WA and ... South of Birmingham in the UK.

"WA is probably the worst place I've driven in the developed world I'd have to say."

The dash cam was sent to thewest.com.au as part of the Zero Excuses survey: the biggest survey of WA motorists ever undertaken, highlighting issues including the number of WA motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel.

Karrinyup road rage highlights aggression on Perth’s streets Mark Conway || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:20PM

A road rage incident on Karrinyup Rd has again highlighted the aggression WA drivers face on the road.

In the dash cam footage, a black Holden Commodore is pulling out of a BP service station near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The Commodore pulls onto Karrinyup Rd, behind traffic which is backed up at a red light.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

A silver Ford comes travelling at speed and brakes suddenly behind the Commodore, beeping the horn.

The pull-out which sparked the confrontation.

A brief stand-off follows before the driver of the Commodore exits the car and angrily approaches the rear car, attempting to open the car door and gesturing wildly.

Cam Renfrey, who captured the footage on his dash cam and now lives in London, said the incident highlighted the aggression on WA roads.

"I thought the guy in the silver Ford was being a bit of an impatient idiot considering that traffic was stopped ... it was completely uncalled for the Ford to beep and get angry at the Commodore,” Renfrey said.

"However the Commodore driver should not have gotten as violent as he did, which unfortunately people have been overall on the roads in WA."

Renfrey, an avid motorcyclist enthusiast, said he thought WA had the worst drivers of any city he'd driven in.

"London and the UK is a significantly better place to both ride and drive than Australia, namely due to driver courtesy and much less aggression overall," he said.

"(I've driven in) Oregon and Washington State, Bali, Queensland, Victoria and WA and ... South of Birmingham in the UK.

"WA is probably the worst place I've driven in the developed world I'd have to say."

The dash cam was sent to thewest.com.au as part of the Zero Excuses survey: the biggest survey of WA motorists ever undertaken, highlighting issues including the number of WA motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel.

Karrinyup road rage highlights aggression on Perth’s streets Mark Conway || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:20PM

A road rage incident on Karrinyup Rd has again highlighted the aggression WA drivers face on the road.

In the dash cam footage, a black Holden Commodore is pulling out of a BP service station near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The Commodore pulls onto Karrinyup Rd, behind traffic which is backed up at a red light.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

A silver Ford comes travelling at speed and brakes suddenly behind the Commodore, beeping the horn.

The pull-out which sparked the confrontation.

A brief stand-off follows before the driver of the Commodore exits the car and angrily approaches the rear car, attempting to open the car door and gesturing wildly.

Cam Renfrey, who captured the footage on his dash cam and now lives in London, said the incident highlighted the aggression on WA roads.

"I thought the guy in the silver Ford was being a bit of an impatient idiot considering that traffic was stopped ... it was completely uncalled for the Ford to beep and get angry at the Commodore,” Renfrey said.

"However the Commodore driver should not have gotten as violent as he did, which unfortunately people have been overall on the roads in WA."

Renfrey, an avid motorcyclist enthusiast, said he thought WA had the worst drivers of any city he'd driven in.

"London and the UK is a significantly better place to both ride and drive than Australia, namely due to driver courtesy and much less aggression overall," he said.

"(I've driven in) Oregon and Washington State, Bali, Queensland, Victoria and WA and ... South of Birmingham in the UK.

"WA is probably the worst place I've driven in the developed world I'd have to say."

The dash cam was sent to thewest.com.au as part of the Zero Excuses survey: the biggest survey of WA motorists ever undertaken, highlighting issues including the number of WA motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel.

Karrinyup road rage highlights aggression on Perth’s streets Mark Conway || The West Australian Saturday, 7 July 2018 11:20PM

A road rage incident on Karrinyup Rd has again highlighted the aggression WA drivers face on the road.

In the dash cam footage, a black Holden Commodore is pulling out of a BP service station near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The Commodore pulls onto Karrinyup Rd, behind traffic which is backed up at a red light.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

A silver Ford comes travelling at speed and brakes suddenly behind the Commodore, beeping the horn.

The pull-out which sparked the confrontation.

A brief stand-off follows before the driver of the Commodore exits the car and angrily approaches the rear car, attempting to open the car door and gesturing wildly.

Cam Renfrey, who captured the footage on his dash cam and now lives in London, said the incident highlighted the aggression on WA roads.

"I thought the guy in the silver Ford was being a bit of an impatient idiot considering that traffic was stopped ... it was completely uncalled for the Ford to beep and get angry at the Commodore,” Renfrey said.

"However the Commodore driver should not have gotten as violent as he did, which unfortunately people have been overall on the roads in WA."

Renfrey, an avid motorcyclist enthusiast, said he thought WA had the worst drivers of any city he'd driven in.

"London and the UK is a significantly better place to both ride and drive than Australia, namely due to driver courtesy and much less aggression overall," he said.

"(I've driven in) Oregon and Washington State, Bali, Queensland, Victoria and WA and ... South of Birmingham in the UK.

"WA is probably the worst place I've driven in the developed world I'd have to say."

The dash cam was sent to thewest.com.au as part of the Zero Excuses survey: the biggest survey of WA motorists ever undertaken, highlighting issues including the number of WA motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel.

Jason Smith knows firsthand how aggressive WA motorists can be.

The 41-year-old was punched on the helmet a few years ago by an impatient driver who confronted him at a red light in Perth’s north.

“I was riding (my motorcycle) on the freeway and a vehicle was tailgating me first and then trying to overtake me in the emergency lane,” Mr Smith said.

“We both got to the intersection at the end of the freeway and he got out of his car in a bit of a huff and punched me in the helmet.

“I wasn’t hurt because thankfully I was wearing the helmet, but if I wasn’t and I was in a car it could have been a very different story.”

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Motorcyclist a victim of violence that mars our roads Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Monday, July 9, 2018 02:03AM

Mr Smith is one of thousands of motorists who reported being a victim of road rage in The West Australian’sZero Excuses survey.

The survey found 68 per cent of respondents had been on the receiving end of aggressive road rage behaviour by other motorists.

“I didn’t retaliate, but I went straight to the police station and reported it,” Mr Smith said.

“The police got back to me and it turns out the person who attacked me had missed an exit and was in a hurry to get past everyone.

“I was in his way and me being on a motorbike I think he thought he could use the emergency lane to get around me. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Mr Smith said he was not surprised that so many West Australians had experienced road rage.

He said he had been on the receiving end of aggressive behaviour countless other times on his motorcycle, in his car or riding his bicycle.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all and if you did the survey in another five years I reckon it would probably be worse,” Mr Smith said.

“I had another time on the motorbike where someone has cut me off and then just go off at me at the next set of traffic lights. To this day I still don’t know what I did wrong.

“I probably shouldn’t have, but I went over to approach and ask why and he started punching at me and abusing me, so I just left it at that.”

Mr Smith said his bad experiences on the road had influenced the decision by he and his wife to live in Leederville, close to public transport and the CBD where they work.

“You see road rage a lot more in peak hour because everyone is in a race to get home, which you can understand,” he said.

“We have made that choice to move closer to the city and public transport so we are not wasting our life stuck in traffic on a freeway and putting up with road rage.”

Other West Australians reported in the survey that they had been assaulted, verbally abused, tailgated and harassed and had cars pull in front of them and deliberately slam on the brakes.

One even reported being spat at and having a hammer thrown at his car after he stopped to let a pedestrian cross the road at a crossing.

“He abused me then got out of his car and spat at me as I slowed down and stopped,” the man said. “He returned to his ute, picked up the hammer and threw it at my car.”

Motorcyclist a victim of violence that mars our roads

Rourke WalshThe West Australian Monday, 9 July 2018 2:03AM

Jason Smith knows firsthand how aggressive WA motorists can be.

The 41-year-old was punched on the helmet a few years ago by an impatient driver who confronted him at a red light in Perth’s north.

“I was riding (my motorcycle) on the freeway and a vehicle was tailgating me first and then trying to overtake me in the emergency lane,” Mr Smith said.

“We both got to the intersection at the end of the freeway and he got out of his car in a bit of a huff and punched me in the helmet.

“I wasn’t hurt because thankfully I was wearing the helmet, but if I wasn’t and I was in a car it could have been a very different story.”

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Mr Smith is one of thousands of motorists who reported being a victim of road rage in The West Australian’s Zero Excuses survey.

The survey found 68 per cent of respondents had been on the receiving end of aggressive road rage behaviour by other motorists.

“I didn’t retaliate, but I went straight to the police station and reported it,” Mr Smith said.

“The police got back to me and it turns out the person who attacked me had missed an exit and was in a hurry to get past everyone.

“I was in his way and me being on a motorbike I think he thought he could use the emergency lane to get around me. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Mr Smith said he was not surprised that so many West Australians had experienced road rage.

He said he had been on the receiving end of aggressive behaviour countless other times on his motorcycle, in his car or riding his bicycle.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all and if you did the survey in another five years I reckon it would probably be worse,” Mr Smith said.

“I had another time on the motorbike where someone has cut me off and then just go off at me at the next set of traffic lights. To this day I still don’t know what I did wrong.

“I probably shouldn’t have, but I went over to approach and ask why and he started punching at me and abusing me, so I just left it at that.”

Jason Smith was attacked while riding his motorcycle.Picture: Michael Wilson

Mr Smith said his bad experiences on the road had influenced the decision by he and his wife to live in Leederville, close to public transport and the CBD where they work.

“You see road rage a lot more in peak hour because everyone is in a race to get home, which you can understand,” he said.

“We have made that choice to move closer to the city and public transport so we are not wasting our life stuck in traffic on a freeway and putting up with road rage.”

Other West Australians reported in the survey that they had been assaulted, verbally abused, tailgated and harassed and had cars pull in front of them and deliberately slam on the brakes.

One even reported being spat at and having a hammer thrown at his car after he stopped to let a pedestrian cross the road at a crossing.

“He abused me then got out of his car and spat at me as I slowed down and stopped,” the man said. “He returned to his ute, picked up the hammer and threw it at my car.”

Motorcyclist a victim of violence that mars our roads Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Monday, 9 July 2018 2:03AM

Jason Smith knows firsthand how aggressive WA motorists can be.

The 41-year-old was punched on the helmet a few years ago by an impatient driver who confronted him at a red light in Perth’s north.

“I was riding (my motorcycle) on the freeway and a vehicle was tailgating me first and then trying to overtake me in the emergency lane,” Mr Smith said.

“We both got to the intersection at the end of the freeway and he got out of his car in a bit of a huff and punched me in the helmet.

“I wasn’t hurt because thankfully I was wearing the helmet, but if I wasn’t and I was in a car it could have been a very different story.”

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Mr Smith is one of thousands of motorists who reported being a victim of road rage in The West Australian’s Zero Excuses survey.

The survey found 68 per cent of respondents had been on the receiving end of aggressive road rage behaviour by other motorists.

“I didn’t retaliate, but I went straight to the police station and reported it,” Mr Smith said.

“The police got back to me and it turns out the person who attacked me had missed an exit and was in a hurry to get past everyone.

“I was in his way and me being on a motorbike I think he thought he could use the emergency lane to get around me. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Mr Smith said he was not surprised that so many West Australians had experienced road rage.

He said he had been on the receiving end of aggressive behaviour countless other times on his motorcycle, in his car or riding his bicycle.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all and if you did the survey in another five years I reckon it would probably be worse,” Mr Smith said.

“I had another time on the motorbike where someone has cut me off and then just go off at me at the next set of traffic lights. To this day I still don’t know what I did wrong.

“I probably shouldn’t have, but I went over to approach and ask why and he started punching at me and abusing me, so I just left it at that.”

Jason Smith was attacked while riding his motorcycle. Picture: Michael Wilson

Mr Smith said his bad experiences on the road had influenced the decision by he and his wife to live in Leederville, close to public transport and the CBD where they work.

“You see road rage a lot more in peak hour because everyone is in a race to get home, which you can understand,” he said.

“We have made that choice to move closer to the city and public transport so we are not wasting our life stuck in traffic on a freeway and putting up with road rage.”

Other West Australians reported in the survey that they had been assaulted, verbally abused, tailgated and harassed and had cars pull in front of them and deliberately slam on the brakes.

One even reported being spat at and having a hammer thrown at his car after he stopped to let a pedestrian cross the road at a crossing.

“He abused me then got out of his car and spat at me as I slowed down and stopped,” the man said. “He returned to his ute, picked up the hammer and threw it at my car.”

WA motorists want cyclists licensed and forced to ride single file - Zero Excuses survey finds

Kent Acott The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

Cyclists should be forced to travel in single file and be banned from narrow roads, a survey of more than 6750 WA motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey — the biggest ever conducted in WA — also found a majority of motorists believe cyclists should be licensed.

Frustration over cyclists was further reflected in 48 per cent of respondents believing that cyclists and motorists will never be able to safely share the road.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

It was younger drivers with the strongest anti-cycling sentiment. Ninety per cent of drivers aged 17-24 believed cyclists should be forced to ride single file, compared with the overall average of 80 per cent.

Seventy-nine per cent of drivers aged 17-24 also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was ample room, compared with the overall average of 65 per cent and the 58 per cent of motorists aged over 75.

Women, more than men, generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

Under current WA laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor said riding two abreast was safer because it made riders more visible, reduced the distance for other vehicles to overtake and reduced the temptation for a driver to attempt a risky overtaking manoeuvre.

“Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” he said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said the State Government was not considering laws to require cyclists to ride in single file.

She said no Australian jurisdiction had such laws in place.

And Mrs Roberts said requiring bicycles to be licensed would be “administratively onerous and expensive”.

“Lots of bike riders are children and an expensive licensing regime would deter people from a healthy pastime,” she said.

“All road users deserve a safe place to commute and we all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely.

“Encouraging more people to cycle and providing dedicated infrastructure to do it safely will take more cars off the road and ease congestion.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said most WA bicycle riders already contributed to the road network by paying registration and taxes on their vehicle registration and driver’s licences.

The survey also found that 85 per cent of motorists kept a 1m distance between themselves and cyclists — a requirement under new laws passed late last year.

Ms Williams said this was extremely encouraging.

“This is a great example of drivers and cyclists sharing the roads responsibly and safely,” she said.

In 2014, then-premier Colin Barnett upset cycling groups when he said bike riders should ride in single file to stay safe, as an alternative to the 1m passing rule.

Dash cam shared by drivers in Zero Excuses survey show motorists in a spin over using roundabouts Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

One thing is clear from dash-cam video provided by survey respondents — WA motorists don’t know how to drive at roundabouts. Or perhaps they’re just confused?

The vision, which also included cyclists, shows motorists cutting in front of other vehicles on multi-lane roundabouts and failing to give way to cars already on the roundabout.

In one remarkable piece of vision, the driver of a four-wheel-drive vehicle leaves a roundabout at the wrong exit and heads in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the commission had information available online to help educate drivers about the correct use of roundabouts, including an instructional video.

“This is one of the most visited pages on our website and I encourage any drivers who may be confused or not sure about the rules regarding roundabouts to have a look,” she said.

Ms Williams said that roundabouts were considered to be the safest type of intersection, because vehicles slowed down to drive around a roundabout and traffic was moving in the same direction reducing severe angles that can result in low-severity crashes.

A driver fails to stay in their own lane on a roundabout and cuts in front of another vehicle.

Penalties for failing to give way at a roundabout are three demerit points and a $150 fine.

For all other offences related to not using a roundabout correctly, the penalty is two demerit points and $100 fine.

In a big change of policy to reduce congestion two years ago, Main Roads cut back on installing traffic lights, preferring instead to build roundabouts at busy intersections.

Dash cam shared by drivers in Zero Excuses survey show motorists in a spin over using roundabouts Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

One thing is clear from dash-cam video provided by survey respondents — WA motorists don’t know how to drive at roundabouts. Or perhaps they’re just confused?

The vision, which also included cyclists, shows motorists cutting in front of other vehicles on multi-lane roundabouts and failing to give way to cars already on the roundabout.

In one remarkable piece of vision, the driver of a four-wheel-drive vehicle leaves a roundabout at the wrong exit and heads in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the commission had information available online to help educate drivers about the correct use of roundabouts, including an instructional video.

“This is one of the most visited pages on our website and I encourage any drivers who may be confused or not sure about the rules regarding roundabouts to have a look,” she said.

Ms Williams said that roundabouts were considered to be the safest type of intersection, because vehicles slowed down to drive around a roundabout and traffic was moving in the same direction reducing severe angles that can result in low-severity crashes.

A driver fails to stay in their own lane on a roundabout and cuts in front of another vehicle.

Penalties for failing to give way at a roundabout are three demerit points and a $150 fine.

For all other offences related to not using a roundabout correctly, the penalty is two demerit points and $100 fine.

In a big change of policy to reduce congestion two years ago, Main Roads cut back on installing traffic lights, preferring instead to build roundabouts at busy intersections.

Dash cam shared by drivers in Zero Excuses survey show motorists in a spin over using roundabouts Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

One thing is clear from dash-cam video provided by survey respondents — WA motorists don’t know how to drive at roundabouts. Or perhaps they’re just confused?

The vision, which also included cyclists, shows motorists cutting in front of other vehicles on multi-lane roundabouts and failing to give way to cars already on the roundabout.

In one remarkable piece of vision, the driver of a four-wheel-drive vehicle leaves a roundabout at the wrong exit and heads in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the commission had information available online to help educate drivers about the correct use of roundabouts, including an instructional video.

“This is one of the most visited pages on our website and I encourage any drivers who may be confused or not sure about the rules regarding roundabouts to have a look,” she said.

Ms Williams said that roundabouts were considered to be the safest type of intersection, because vehicles slowed down to drive around a roundabout and traffic was moving in the same direction reducing severe angles that can result in low-severity crashes.

A driver fails to stay in their own lane on a roundabout and cuts in front of another vehicle.

Penalties for failing to give way at a roundabout are three demerit points and a $150 fine.

For all other offences related to not using a roundabout correctly, the penalty is two demerit points and $100 fine.

In a big change of policy to reduce congestion two years ago, Main Roads cut back on installing traffic lights, preferring instead to build roundabouts at busy intersections.

One thing is clear from dash-cam video provided by survey respondents — WA motorists don’t know how to drive at roundabouts. Or perhaps they’re just confused?

The vision, which also included cyclists, shows motorists cutting in front of other vehicles on multi-lane roundabouts and failing to give way to cars already on the roundabout.

In one remarkable piece of vision, the driver of a four-wheel-drive vehicle leaves a roundabout at the wrong exit and heads in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the commission had information available online to help educate drivers about the correct use of roundabouts, including an instructional video.

Dash cam shared by drivers in Zero Excuses survey show motorists in a spin over using roundabouts Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, July 10, 2018 02:00AM

“This is one of the most visited pages on our website and I encourage any drivers who may be confused or not sure about the rules regarding roundabouts to have a look,” she said.

Ms Williams said that roundabouts were considered to be the safest type of intersection, because vehicles slowed down to drive around a roundabout and traffic was moving in the same direction reducing severe angles that can result in low- severity crashes.

Penalties for failing to give way at a roundabout are three demerit points and a $150 fine.

For all other offences related to not using a roundabout correctly, the penalty is two demerit points and $100 fine.

In a big change of policy to reduce congestion two years ago, Main Roads cut back on installing traffic lights, preferring instead to build roundabouts at busy intersections.

WA motorists want cyclists licensed and forced to ride single file - Zero Excuses survey finds Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

Cyclists should be forced to travel in single file and be banned from narrow roads, a survey of more than 6750 WA motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey — the biggest ever conducted in WA — also found a majority of motorists believe cyclists should be licensed.

Frustration over cyclists was further reflected in 48 per cent of respondents believing that cyclists and motorists will never be able to safely share the road.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

It was younger drivers with the strongest anti-cycling sentiment. Ninety per cent of drivers aged 17-24 believed cyclists should be forced to ride single file, compared with the overall average of 80 per cent.

Seventy-nine per cent of drivers aged 17-24 also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was ample room, compared with the

overall average of 65 per cent and the 58 per cent of motorists aged over 75.

Women, more than men, generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

Under current WA laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor said riding two abreast was safer because it made riders more visible, reduced the distance for other vehicles to overtake and reduced the temptation for a driver to attempt a risky overtaking manoeuvre.

“Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” he said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said the State Government was not considering laws to require cyclists to ride in single file.

She said no Australian jurisdiction had such laws in place.

And Mrs Roberts said requiring bicycles to be licensed would be “administratively onerous and expensive”.

“Lots of bike riders are children and an expensive licensing regime would deter people from a healthy pastime,” she said.

“All road users deserve a safe place to commute and we all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely.

“Encouraging more people to cycle and providing dedicated infrastructure to do it safely will take more cars off the road and ease congestion.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said most WA bicycle riders already contributed to the road network by paying registration and taxes on their vehicle registration and driver’s licences.

The survey also found that 85 per cent of motorists kept a 1m distance between themselves and cyclists — a requirement under new laws passed late last year.

Ms Williams said this was extremely encouraging.

“This is a great example of drivers and cyclists sharing the roads responsibly and safely,” she said.

In 2014, then-premier Colin Barnett upset cycling groups when he said bike riders should ride in single file to stay safe, as an alternative to the 1m passing rule.

WA motorists want cyclists licensed and forced to ride single file - Zero Excuses survey finds Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

Cyclists should be forced to travel in single file and be banned from narrow roads, a survey of more than 6750 WA motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey — the biggest ever conducted in WA — also found a majority of motorists believe cyclists should be licensed.

Frustration over cyclists was further reflected in 48 per cent of respondents believing that cyclists and motorists will never be able to safely share the road.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

It was younger drivers with the strongest anti-cycling sentiment. Ninety per cent of drivers aged 17-24 believed cyclists should be forced to ride single file, compared with the overall average of 80 per cent.

Seventy-nine per cent of drivers aged 17-24 also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was ample room, compared with the

overall average of 65 per cent and the 58 per cent of motorists aged over 75.

Women, more than men, generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

Under current WA laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor said riding two abreast was safer because it made riders more visible, reduced the distance for other vehicles to overtake and reduced the temptation for a driver to attempt a risky overtaking manoeuvre.

“Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” he said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said the State Government was not considering laws to require cyclists to ride in single file.

She said no Australian jurisdiction had such laws in place.

And Mrs Roberts said requiring bicycles to be licensed would be “administratively onerous and expensive”.

“Lots of bike riders are children and an expensive licensing regime would deter people from a healthy pastime,” she said.

“All road users deserve a safe place to commute and we all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely.

“Encouraging more people to cycle and providing dedicated infrastructure to do it safely will take more cars off the road and ease congestion.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said most WA bicycle riders already contributed to the road network by paying registration and taxes on their vehicle registration and driver’s licences.

The survey also found that 85 per cent of motorists kept a 1m distance between themselves and cyclists — a requirement under new laws passed late last year.

Ms Williams said this was extremely encouraging.

“This is a great example of drivers and cyclists sharing the roads responsibly and safely,” she said.

In 2014, then-premier Colin Barnett upset cycling groups when he said bike riders should ride in single file to stay safe, as an alternative to the 1m passing rule.

Cyclists should be forced to travel in single file and be banned from narrow roads, a survey of more than 6750 WA motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey — the biggest ever conducted in WA — also found a majority of motorists believe cyclists should be licensed.

Frustration over cyclists was further reflected in 48 per cent of respondents believing that cyclists and motorists will never be able to safely share the road.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

It was younger drivers with the strongest anti-cycling sentiment. Ninety per cent of drivers aged 17-24 believed cyclists should be forced to ride single file, compared with the overall average of 80 per cent.

WA motorists want cyclists licensed and forced to ride single file - Zero Excuses survey finds Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, July 10, 2018 02:00AM

Seventy-nine per cent of drivers aged 17-24 also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was ample room, compared with the overall average of 65 per cent and the 58 per cent of motorists aged over 75.

Women, more than men, generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

Under current WA laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor said riding two abreast was safer because it made riders more visible, reduced the distance for other vehicles to overtake and reduced the temptation for a driver to attempt a risky overtaking manoeuvre.

“Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” he said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said the State Government was not considering laws to require cyclists to ride in single file.

She said no Australian jurisdiction had such laws in place.

And Mrs Roberts said requiring bicycles to be licensed would be “administratively onerous and expensive”.

“Lots of bike riders are children and an expensive licensing regime would deter people from a healthy pastime,” she said.

“All road users deserve a safe place to commute and we all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely.

“Encouraging more people to cycle and providing dedicated infrastructure to do it safely will take more cars off the road and ease congestion.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said most WA bicycle riders already contributed to the road network by paying registration and taxes on their vehicle registration and driver’s licences.

The survey also found that 85 per cent of motorists kept a 1m distance between themselves and cyclists — a requirement under new laws passed late last year.

Ms Williams said this was extremely encouraging.

“This is a great example of drivers and cyclists sharing the roads responsibly and safely,” she said.

In 2014, then-premier Colin Barnett upset cycling groups when he said bike riders should ride in single file to stay safe, as an alternative to the 1m passing rule.

Cyclists should be forced to ride single-file and be banned from narrow streets by law, say motorists

• A survey revealed drivers want cyclists to ride in single file and off narrow roads • More than 6,750 Western Australian motorists shared frustrations over cyclists • Almost half believe cyclists and motorists won't be able to safely share the road

By SAM LOCK FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA PUBLISHED: 10:32 AEST, 10 July 2018 | UPDATED: 10:45 AEST, 10 July 2018

Cyclists should be forced to ride in single file and should be banned from narrow roads, a survey of drivers has revealed.

More than 6,750 Western Australian motorists shared their frustrations over cyclists sharing the road in the biggest survey ever conducted in the state.

Almost half of respondents believed that cyclists and motorists would never be able to safely share the road and the majority wanted cyclists to be licensed, the Zero Excuses survey revealed.

Under current Western Australian laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file and motorists must keep a distance of a metre between themselves and cyclists.

Calls from drivers for cyclists to ride single file are strongest among younger motorists, with 90 per cent of those aged 17-24 supporting the change.

Seventy-nine per cent of younger drivers also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was enough space to do so, compared with 65 per cent of respondents on average.

Women generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor justified cyclists riding two abreast, saying it made riders more visible and reduced the distance other vehicles need to overtake safely.

He also noted it reduced the temptation for drivers to attempt risky overtaking manoeuvres.

'Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,' Mr Taylor said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said laws requiring cyclists to ride in single file are not currently under consideration, the West Australian reported. Requiring bicycles to be licensed would be 'administratively onerous and expensive', Ms Roberts said.

'All road users deserve a safe place to commute,' she explained.

'We all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely'.

Cyclists should be forced to ride single-file and be banned from narrow streets by law, say motorists – and half of drivers think bikes shouldn't be on the road at all

Samantha Lock

Cyclists should be forced to ride in single file and should be banned from narrow roads, a state-wide survey has revealed (stock image)Cyclists should be forced to ride in single file and should be banned from narrow roads, a survey of drivers has revealed.

More than 6,750 Western Australian motorists shared their frustrations over cyclists sharing the road in the biggest survey ever conducted in the state.

Almost half of respondents believed that cyclists and motorists would never be able to safely share the road and the majority wanted cyclists to be licensed, the Zero Excuses survey revealed.

Under current Western Australian laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file and motorists must keep a distance of a metre between themselves and cyclists.

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More than 6,750 Western Australian motorists shared frustrations over cyclists sharing the road in the biggest survey ever conducted in the stateCalls from drivers for cyclists

to ride single file are strongest among younger motorists, with 90 percent of those aged 17-24 supporting the change.

Seventy-nine percent of younger drivers also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was enough space to do so, compared with 65 percent of respondents on average.

Women generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor justified cyclists riding two abreast, saying it made riders more visible and reduced the distance other vehicles need to overtake safely.

He also noted it reduced the temptation for drivers to attempt risky overtaking manoeuvres.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts (pictured) said laws requiring cyclists to ride in single file are not currently under consideration'Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,' Mr Taylor said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said laws requiring cyclists to ride in single file are not currently under consideration, the West Australian reported.

Requiring bicycles to be licensed would be 'administratively onerous and expensive', Ms. Roberts said.

'All road users deserve a safe place to commute,' she explained.

'We all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely'.

Men in remote parts of WA are the biggest risk-takers on the road, the largest survey of the State’s motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 drivers found motorists in remote areas were twice as likely to often or always exceed high speed limited such as 110km/h by more than 10km/h.

Fewer than one in 20 (4 per cent) of all people surveyed admitted often or always exceeding high speed limits compared with about one in 10 (11 per cent) of those in remote areas.

Among men in remote areas, the rate jumps to almost one in 5 (19 per cent).

The survey, commissioned by The West Australian, broke down respondents into metropolitan, regional and remote areas. Regional areas are classed as larger country cities and towns such as Bunbury and Albany.

Remote male drivers take most risks Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Wednesday, July 11, 2018 02:03AM

As part of the survey, respondents sent into dash cam footage highlighting the risks some motorists take on regional roads.

Several incidents, which can be viewed in the player above, show drivers dangerously, including overtaking over double lines.

Another piece of footage submitted shows a car perform an illegal U-turn on Bussell Highway in front of a car towing a caravan, almost resulting in a high-speed crash.

Remote areas are more isolated rural farming areas and parts of the State’s far north such as the Pilbara and Kimberley.

Drink driving was also found to be more prevalent among remote country men, who responded to the survey.

Of people who had consumed alcohol in the past year, about one in seven (14 per cent) male drivers in remote areas admitted to driving five or more time in the past year when they might have been over the 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

The rate drops to about one in 12 (8 per cent) of all drivers in remote areas, one in 20 (6 per cent) of all drivers in regional areas and just one in 33 (3 per cent) of all people surveyed.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said risk-taking behaviour on the road could have tragic consequences.

“The survey responses are disappointing and show too people are putting other people’s lives at risk with their irresponsible and reckless actions,” Mrs Roberts said.

“Since coming to office, we’ve set up the regional enforcement unit, which is actively targeting offences like speeding, drink driving . . . and distracted driving on regional arterial roads within a 400km radius of Perth.

“That’s where we know fatal crashes are occurring.

“The unit is in addition to the normal police patrols deployed in regional areas.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said men in country WA were over-represented in road death and serious injury statistics and that the issue would continue to be a focus of education and police enforcement.

“One mistake behind the wheel on a country road where speed limits are higher often have fatal or serious consequences,” she said.

“One death or catastrophic injury impacts on the whole community, from loved ones to first responders.

“Based on the responses to the survey, people know they are taking risks, but maybe do not understand the extent of the risk of driving while impaired.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings. Impairment from alcohol while behind the wheel slows your reaction time, reduces your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk taking while driving.”

Ms Williams said preliminary crash statistics from 2017 showed alcohol and speed continued to be major contributing factors to death and serious injury on the roads. About one-third of the 161 deaths last year involved alcohol and 80 per cent of those were in country WA.

“The survey is titled Zero Excuses and we at the Road Safety Commission encourage all road users to seriously consider their decisions behind the wheel,” she said.

Excuses for driving after drinking alcohol including: it was only a short distance, only taking back roads and there were no police. .

Remote male drivers take most risks Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Wednesday, 11 July 2018 2:03AM

Men in remote parts of WA are the biggest risk-takers on the road, the largest survey of the State’s motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 drivers found motorists in remote areas were twice as likely to often or always exceed high speed limited such as 110km/h by more than 10km/h.

Fewer than one in 20 (4 per cent) of all people surveyed admitted often or always exceeding high speed limits compared with about one in 10 (11 per cent) of those in remote areas.

Among men in remote areas, the rate jumps to almost one in 5 (19 per cent).

The survey, commissioned by The West Australian, broke down respondents into metropolitan, regional and remote areas. Regional areas are classed as larger country cities and towns such as Bunbury and Albany.

As part of the survey, respondents sent into dash cam footage highlighting the risks some motorists take on regional roads.

Several incidents, which can be viewed in the player above, show drivers dangerously, including overtaking over double lines.

Another piece of footage submitted shows a car perform an illegal U-turn on Bussell Highway in front of a car towing a caravan, almost resulting in a high-speed crash.

Remote areas are more isolated rural farming areas and parts of the State’s far north such as the Pilbara and Kimberley.

Drink driving was also found to be more prevalent among remote country men, who responded to the survey.

Of people who had consumed alcohol in the past year, about one in seven (14 per cent) male drivers in remote areas admitted to driving five or more time in the past year when they might have been over the 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

The rate drops to about one in 12 (8 per cent) of all drivers in remote areas, one in 20 (6 per cent) of all drivers in regional areas and just one in 33 (3 per cent) of all people surveyed.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said risk-taking behaviour on the road could have tragic consequences.

“The survey responses are disappointing and show too people are putting other people’s lives at risk with their irresponsible and reckless actions,” Mrs Roberts said.

“Since coming to office, we’ve set up the regional enforcement unit, which is actively targeting offences like speeding, drink driving . . . and distracted driving on regional arterial roads within a 400km radius of Perth.

“That’s where we know fatal crashes are occurring.

“The unit is in addition to the normal police patrols deployed in regional areas.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said men in country WA were over- represented in road death and serious injury statistics and that the issue would continue to be a focus of education and police enforcement.

“One mistake behind the wheel on a country road where speed limits are higher often have fatal or serious consequences,” she said.

“One death or catastrophic injury impacts on the whole community, from loved ones to first responders.

“Based on the responses to the survey, people know they are taking risks, but maybe do not understand the extent of the risk of driving while impaired.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings. Impairment from alcohol while behind the wheel slows your reaction time, reduces your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk taking while driving.”

Ms Williams said preliminary crash statistics from 2017 showed alcohol and speed continued to be major contributing factors to death and serious injury on the roads. About one-third of the 161 deaths last year involved alcohol and 80 per cent of those were in country WA.

“The survey is titled Zero Excuses and we at the Road Safety Commission encourage all road users to seriously consider their decisions behind the wheel,” she said.

Excuses for driving after drinking alcohol including: it was only a short distance, only taking back roads and there were no police.

WA motorists want cyclists licensed and forced to ride single file - Zero Excuses survey finds Kent Acott || The West Australian Tuesday, 10 July 2018 2:00AM

Cyclists should be forced to travel in single file and be banned from narrow roads, a survey of more than 6750 WA motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey — the biggest ever conducted in WA — also found a majority of motorists believe cyclists should be licensed.

Frustration over cyclists was further reflected in 48 per cent of respondents believing that cyclists and motorists will never be able to safely share the road.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

It was younger drivers with the strongest anti-cycling sentiment. Ninety per cent of drivers aged 17-24 believed cyclists should be forced to ride single file, compared with the overall average of 80 per cent.

Seventy-nine per cent of drivers aged 17-24 also believed cyclists should only be able to use roads where there was ample room, compared with the

overall average of 65 per cent and the 58 per cent of motorists aged over 75.

Women, more than men, generally believed in tougher riding regimes for cyclists.

Under current WA laws, cyclists are allowed to ride double file.

WestCycle transport and safety general manager Philip Taylor said riding two abreast was safer because it made riders more visible, reduced the distance for other vehicles to overtake and reduced the temptation for a driver to attempt a risky overtaking manoeuvre.

“Whilst it is legal to ride two abreast on the road, we encourage the cycling community to move to single file to allow other vehicles to pass when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” he said.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said the State Government was not considering laws to require cyclists to ride in single file.

She said no Australian jurisdiction had such laws in place.

And Mrs Roberts said requiring bicycles to be licensed would be “administratively onerous and expensive”.

“Lots of bike riders are children and an expensive licensing regime would deter people from a healthy pastime,” she said.

“All road users deserve a safe place to commute and we all need to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another. The safe passing distance laws that we have introduced provide extra allowances for drivers to overtake cyclists safely.

“Encouraging more people to cycle and providing dedicated infrastructure to do it safely will take more cars off the road and ease congestion.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said most WA bicycle riders already contributed to the road network by paying registration and taxes on their vehicle registration and driver’s licences.

The survey also found that 85 per cent of motorists kept a 1m distance between themselves and cyclists — a requirement under new laws passed late last year.

Ms Williams said this was extremely encouraging.

“This is a great example of drivers and cyclists sharing the roads responsibly and safely,” she said.

In 2014, then-premier Colin Barnett upset cycling groups when he said bike riders should ride in single file to stay safe, as an alternative to the 1m passing rule.

Remote male drivers take most risks Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Wednesday, 11 July 2018 2:03AM

Men in remote parts of WA are the biggest risk-takers on the road, the largest survey of the State’s motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 drivers found motorists in remote areas were twice as likely to often or always exceed high speed limited such as 110km/h by more than 10km/h.

Fewer than one in 20 (4 per cent) of all people surveyed admitted often or always exceeding high speed limits compared with about one in 10 (11 per cent) of those in remote areas.

Among men in remote areas, the rate jumps to almost one in 5 (19 per cent).

The survey, commissioned by The West Australian, broke down respondents into metropolitan, regional and remote areas. Regional areas are classed as larger country cities and towns such as Bunbury and Albany.

As part of the survey, respondents sent into dash cam footage highlighting the risks some motorists take on regional roads.

Several incidents, which can be viewed in the player above, show drivers dangerously, including overtaking over double lines.

Another piece of footage submitted shows a car perform an illegal U-turn on Bussell Highway in front of a car towing a caravan, almost resulting in a high-speed crash.

Remote areas are more isolated rural farming areas and parts of the State’s far north such as the Pilbara and Kimberley.

Drink driving was also found to be more prevalent among remote country men, who responded to the survey.

Of people who had consumed alcohol in the past year, about one in seven (14 per cent) male drivers in remote areas admitted to driving five or more time in the past year when they might have been over the 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

The rate drops to about one in 12 (8 per cent) of all drivers in remote areas, one in 20 (6 per cent) of all drivers in regional areas and just one in 33 (3 per cent) of all people surveyed.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said risk-taking behaviour on the road could have tragic consequences.

“The survey responses are disappointing and show too people are putting other people’s lives at risk with their irresponsible and reckless actions,” Mrs Roberts said.

“Since coming to office, we’ve set up the regional enforcement unit, which is actively targeting offences like speeding, drink driving . . . and distracted driving on regional arterial roads within a 400km radius of Perth.

“That’s where we know fatal crashes are occurring.

“The unit is in addition to the normal police patrols deployed in regional areas.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said men in country WA were over- represented in road death and serious injury statistics and that the issue would continue to be a focus of education and police enforcement.

“One mistake behind the wheel on a country road where speed limits are higher often have fatal or serious consequences,” she said.

“One death or catastrophic injury impacts on the whole community, from loved ones to first responders.

“Based on the responses to the survey, people know they are taking risks, but maybe do not understand the extent of the risk of driving while impaired.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings. Impairment from alcohol while behind the wheel slows your reaction time, reduces your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk taking while driving.”

Ms Williams said preliminary crash statistics from 2017 showed alcohol and speed continued to be major contributing factors to death and serious injury on the roads. About one-third of the 161 deaths last year involved alcohol and 80 per cent of those were in country WA.

“The survey is titled Zero Excuses and we at the Road Safety Commission encourage all road users to seriously consider their decisions behind the wheel,” she said.

Excuses for driving after drinking alcohol including: it was only a short distance, only taking back roads and there were no police.

Remote male drivers take most risks Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Wednesday, 11 July 2018 2:03AM

Men in remote parts of WA are the biggest risk-takers on the road, the largest survey of the State’s motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 drivers found motorists in remote areas were twice as likely to often or always exceed high speed limited such as 110km/h by more than 10km/h.

Fewer than one in 20 (4 per cent) of all people surveyed admitted often or always exceeding high speed limits compared with about one in 10 (11 per cent) of those in remote areas.

Among men in remote areas, the rate jumps to almost one in 5 (19 per cent).

The survey, commissioned by The West Australian, broke down respondents into metropolitan, regional and remote areas. Regional areas are classed as larger country cities and towns such as Bunbury and Albany.

As part of the survey, respondents sent into dash cam footage highlighting the risks some motorists take on regional roads.

Several incidents, which can be viewed in the player above, show drivers dangerously, including overtaking over double lines.

Another piece of footage submitted shows a car perform an illegal U-turn on Bussell Highway in front of a car towing a caravan, almost resulting in a high-speed crash.

Remote areas are more isolated rural farming areas and parts of the State’s far north such as the Pilbara and Kimberley.

Drink driving was also found to be more prevalent among remote country men, who responded to the survey.

Of people who had consumed alcohol in the past year, about one in seven (14 per cent) male drivers in remote areas admitted to driving five or more time in the past year when they might have been over the 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

The rate drops to about one in 12 (8 per cent) of all drivers in remote areas, one in 20 (6 per cent) of all drivers in regional areas and just one in 33 (3 per cent) of all people surveyed.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said risk-taking behaviour on the road could have tragic consequences.

“The survey responses are disappointing and show too people are putting other people’s lives at risk with their irresponsible and reckless actions,” Mrs Roberts said.

“Since coming to office, we’ve set up the regional enforcement unit, which is actively targeting offences like speeding, drink driving . . . and distracted driving on regional arterial roads within a 400km radius of Perth.

“That’s where we know fatal crashes are occurring.

“The unit is in addition to the normal police patrols deployed in regional areas.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said men in country WA were over- represented in road death and serious injury statistics and that the issue would continue to be a focus of education and police enforcement.

“One mistake behind the wheel on a country road where speed limits are higher often have fatal or serious consequences,” she said.

“One death or catastrophic injury impacts on the whole community, from loved ones to first responders.

“Based on the responses to the survey, people know they are taking risks, but maybe do not understand the extent of the risk of driving while impaired.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings. Impairment from alcohol while behind the wheel slows your reaction time, reduces your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk taking while driving.”

Ms Williams said preliminary crash statistics from 2017 showed alcohol and speed continued to be major contributing factors to death and serious injury on the roads. About one-third of the 161 deaths last year involved alcohol and 80 per cent of those were in country WA.

“The survey is titled Zero Excuses and we at the Road Safety Commission encourage all road users to seriously consider their decisions behind the wheel,” she said.

Excuses for driving after drinking alcohol including: it was only a short distance, only taking back roads and there were no police.

Remote male drivers take most risks Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Wednesday, 11 July 2018 2:03AM

Men in remote parts of WA are the biggest risk-takers on the road, the largest survey of the State’s motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 drivers found motorists in remote areas were twice as likely to often or always exceed high speed limited such as 110km/h by more than 10km/h.

Fewer than one in 20 (4 per cent) of all people surveyed admitted often or always exceeding high speed limits compared with about one in 10 (11 per cent) of those in remote areas.

Among men in remote areas, the rate jumps to almost one in 5 (19 per cent).

The survey, commissioned by The West Australian, broke down respondents into metropolitan, regional and remote areas. Regional areas are classed as larger country cities and towns such as Bunbury and Albany.

As part of the survey, respondents sent into dash cam footage highlighting the risks some motorists take on regional roads.

Several incidents, which can be viewed in the player above, show drivers dangerously, including overtaking over double lines.

Another piece of footage submitted shows a car perform an illegal U-turn on Bussell Highway in front of a car towing a caravan, almost resulting in a high-speed crash.

Remote areas are more isolated rural farming areas and parts of the State’s far north such as the Pilbara and Kimberley.

Drink driving was also found to be more prevalent among remote country men, who responded to the survey.

Of people who had consumed alcohol in the past year, about one in seven (14 per cent) male drivers in remote areas admitted to driving five or more time in the past year when they might have been over the 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

The rate drops to about one in 12 (8 per cent) of all drivers in remote areas, one in 20 (6 per cent) of all drivers in regional areas and just one in 33 (3 per cent) of all people surveyed.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said risk-taking behaviour on the road could have tragic consequences.

“The survey responses are disappointing and show too people are putting other people’s lives at risk with their irresponsible and reckless actions,” Mrs Roberts said.

“Since coming to office, we’ve set up the regional enforcement unit, which is actively targeting offences like speeding, drink driving . . . and distracted driving on regional arterial roads within a 400km radius of Perth.

“That’s where we know fatal crashes are occurring.

“The unit is in addition to the normal police patrols deployed in regional areas.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said men in country WA were over- represented in road death and serious injury statistics and that the issue would continue to be a focus of education and police enforcement.

“One mistake behind the wheel on a country road where speed limits are higher often have fatal or serious consequences,” she said.

“One death or catastrophic injury impacts on the whole community, from loved ones to first responders.

“Based on the responses to the survey, people know they are taking risks, but maybe do not understand the extent of the risk of driving while impaired.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings. Impairment from alcohol while behind the wheel slows your reaction time, reduces your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk taking while driving.”

Ms Williams said preliminary crash statistics from 2017 showed alcohol and speed continued to be major contributing factors to death and serious injury on the roads. About one-third of the 161 deaths last year involved alcohol and 80 per cent of those were in country WA.

“The survey is titled Zero Excuses and we at the Road Safety Commission encourage all road users to seriously consider their decisions behind the wheel,” she said.

Excuses for driving after drinking alcohol including: it was only a short distance, only taking back roads and there were no police.

Remote male drivers take most risks

Rourke Walsh The West Australian Wednesday, 11 July 2018 2:03AM

Men in remote parts of WA are the biggest risk-takers on the road, the largest survey of the State’s motorists has revealed.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 drivers found motorists in remote areas were twice as likely to often or always exceed high speed limited such as 110km/h by more than 10km/h.

Fewer than one in 20 (4 per cent) of all people surveyed admitted often or always exceeding high speed limits compared with about one in 10 (11 per cent) of those in remote areas.

Among men in remote areas, the rate jumps to almost one in 5 (19 per cent).

The survey, commissioned by The West Australian, broke down respondents into metropolitan, regional and remote areas. Regional areas are classed as larger country cities and towns such as Bunbury and Albany.

As part of the survey, respondents sent into dash cam footage highlighting the risks some motorists take on regional roads.

Several incidents, which can be viewed in the player above, show drivers dangerously, including overtaking over double lines.

Another piece of footage submitted shows a car perform an illegal U-turn on Bussell Highway in front of a car towing a caravan, almost resulting in a high-speed crash.

Remote areas are more isolated rural farming areas and parts of the State’s far north such as the Pilbara and Kimberley.

Drink driving was also found to be more prevalent among remote country men, who responded to the survey.

Of people who had consumed alcohol in the past year, about one in seven (14 per cent) male drivers in remote areas admitted to driving five or more time in the past year when they might have been over the 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

The rate drops to about one in 12 (8 per cent) of all drivers in remote areas, one in 20 (6 per cent) of all drivers in regional areas and just one in 33 (3 per cent) of all people surveyed.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said risk-taking behaviour on the road could have tragic consequences.

“The survey responses are disappointing, and show too people are putting other people’s lives at risk with their irresponsible and reckless actions,” Mrs Roberts said.

“Since coming to office, we’ve set up the regional enforcement unit, which is actively targeting offences like speeding, drink driving . . . and distracted driving on regional arterial roads within a 400km radius of Perth.

“That’s where we know fatal crashes are occurring.

“The unit is in addition to the normal police patrols deployed in regional areas.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said men in country WA were over- represented in road death and serious injury statistics and that the issue would continue to be a focus of education and police enforcement.

“One mistake behind the wheel on a country road where speed limits are higher often have fatal or serious consequences,” she said.

“One death or catastrophic injury impacts on the whole community, from loved ones to first responders.

“Based on the responses to the survey, people know they are taking risks, but maybe do not understand the extent of the risk of driving while impaired.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings. Impairment from alcohol while behind the wheel slows your reaction time, reduces your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk taking while driving.”

Ms Williams said preliminary crash statistics from 2017 showed alcohol and speed continued to be major contributing factors to death and serious injury on the roads. About one-third of the 161 deaths last year involved alcohol and 80 per cent of those were in country WA.

“The survey is titled Zero Excuses and we at the Road Safety Commission encourage all road users to seriously consider their decisions behind the wheel,” she said.

Excuses for driving after drinking alcohol including: it was only a short distance, only taking back roads and there were no police. .

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists

Rourke WalshThe West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.” “You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Zero Excuses Survey: Learners among hundreds who admit to drink-driving on WA roads

Kent AcottThe West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

A worrying amount of learner drivers confessed to having drunk before getting behind the wheel on WA roads. Picture: Lincoln Baker

L-plate and P-plate drivers — who are breaking the law if they have the slightest trace of alcohol in their blood system — are among the hundreds of WA motorists who have admitted drink-driving in the past year.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6700 WA motorists revealed that, despite tougher penalties and decades of awareness campaigns, one in seven of them got behind the wheel of their car when they were probably over the legal 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

And one in 20 drink-drivers did it more than once, some more than 10 times.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Alarmingly, one in five P-platers and one in seven L-platers admitted driving after drinking alcohol.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was disappointing that so many young people drove after drinking.

“Probationary and learner drivers are not permitted to drive with any alcohol in their system,” she said.

“The answer is simple — if you plan to drink, plan not to drive and make the roads safer for all West Australians.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the survey indicated that motorists might not be aware of the risks involved in driving after drinking. “Alcohol continues to be a major contributing factor to death and serious injury on our roads,” she said.

“The Road Safety Commission will continue to educate the community about the risks involved with getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol through community education campaigns and social media.

“WA Police has increased its drink-driving enforcement capabilities.”

Ms Williams said there were good reasons that learner and probationary drivers had to drive with a zero blood alcohol concentration.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings and impairment from alcohol behind the wheel slows your reaction time, your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk-taking while driving,” she said.

“It is also up to the individual driver to do the right thing.”

The survey found that beer drinkers were more likely to drink and drive (54 per cent), followed by white wine (22 per cent) or red wine (18 per cent) drinkers.

Of those respondents who admitted drink-driving, 55 per cent said they did so because they “felt sober enough” to do so.

Almost half (48 per cent) said they did so because they were only driving a short distance, while one in four (27 per cent) said they did not want to leave their car overnight.

And 11 per cent of regular drink-drivers have taken a selfie while driving, compared with only 0.45 per cent of non-drink-drivers.

One in 10 drink-drivers thought they could drive after six drinks.

Another two in five said they could handle driving after three to four drinks.

As a guide, the commission recommends that men should not drink more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one standard drink every following hour, while women should not drink more than one standard drink an hour.

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Motorcyclist Iain Graham filmed the incident. Picture: Steve Ferrier

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

L-plate and P-plate drivers — who are breaking the law if they have the slightest trace of alcohol in their blood system — are among the hundreds of WA motorists who have admitted drink-driving in the past year.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6700 WA motorists revealed that, despite tougher penalties and decades of awareness campaigns, one in seven of them got behind the wheel of their car when they were probably over the legal 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

And one in 20 drink-drivers did it more than once, some more than 10 times.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Zero Excuses Survey: Learners among hundreds who admit to drink-driving on WA roads Kent Acott || The West Australian Thursday, July 12, 2018 02:00AM

A worrying amount of learner drivers confessed to having drunk before getting behind the wheel on WA roads. Picture: Lincoln Baker

Alarmingly, one in five P-platers and one in seven L-platers admitted driving after drinking alcohol.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was disappointing that so many young people drove after drinking.

“Probationary and learner drivers are not permitted to drive with any alcohol in their system,” she said.

“The answer is simple — if you plan to drink, plan not to drive and make the roads safer for all West Australians.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the survey indicated that motorists might not be aware of the risks involved in driving after drinking. “Alcohol continues to be a major contributing factor to death and serious injury on our roads,” she said.

“The Road Safety Commission will continue to educate the community about the risks involved with getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol through community education campaigns and social media.

“WA Police has increased its drink-driving enforcement capabilities.”

Ms Williams said there were good reasons that learner and probationary drivers had to drive with a zero blood alcohol concentration.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings and impairment from alcohol behind the wheel slows your reaction time, your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk-taking while driving,” she said.

“It is also up to the individual driver to do the right thing.”

The survey found that beer drinkers were more likely to drink and drive (54 per cent), followed by white wine (22 per cent) or red wine (18 per cent) drinkers.

Of those respondents who admitted drink-driving, 55 per cent said they did so because they “felt sober enough” to do so.

Almost half (48 per cent) said they did so because they were only driving a short distance, while one in four (27 per cent) said they did not want to leave their car overnight.

And 11 per cent of regular drink-drivers have taken a selfie while driving, compared with only 0.45 per cent of non-drink-drivers.

One in 10 drink-drivers thought they could drive after six drinks.

Another two in five said they could handle driving after three to four drinks.

As a guide, the commission recommends that men should not drink more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one standard drink every following hour, while women should not drink more than one standard drink an hour.

Zero Excuses Survey: Learners among hundreds who admit to drink-driving on WA roads Kent Acott || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

A worrying amount of learner drivers confessed to having drunk before getting behind the wheel on WA roads. Picture: Lincoln Baker

L-plate and P-plate drivers — who are breaking the law if they have the slightest trace of alcohol in their blood system — are among the hundreds of WA motorists who have admitted drink-driving in the past year.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6700 WA motorists revealed that, despite tougher penalties and decades of awareness campaigns, one in seven of them got behind the wheel of their car when they were probably over the legal 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

And one in 20 drink-drivers did it more than once, some more than 10 times.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Alarmingly, one in five P-platers and one in seven L-platers admitted driving after drinking alcohol.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was disappointing that so many young people drove after drinking.

“Probationary and learner drivers are not permitted to drive with any alcohol in their system,” she said.

“The answer is simple — if you plan to drink, plan not to drive and make the roads safer for all West Australians.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the survey indicated that motorists might not be aware of the risks involved in driving after drinking. “Alcohol continues to be a major contributing factor to death and serious injury on our roads,” she said.

“The Road Safety Commission will continue to educate the community about the risks involved with getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol through community education campaigns and social media.

“WA Police has increased its drink-driving enforcement capabilities.”

Ms Williams said there were good reasons that learner and probationary drivers had to drive with a zero blood alcohol concentration.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings and impairment from alcohol behind the wheel slows your reaction time, your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk-taking while driving,” she said.

“It is also up to the individual driver to do the right thing.”

The survey found that beer drinkers were more likely to drink and drive (54 per cent), followed by white wine (22 per cent) or red wine (18 per cent) drinkers.

Of those respondents who admitted drink-driving, 55 per cent said they did so because they “felt sober enough” to do so.

Almost half (48 per cent) said they did so because they were only driving a short distance, while one in four (27 per cent) said they did not want to leave their car overnight.

And 11 per cent of regular drink-drivers have taken a selfie while driving, compared with only 0.45 per cent of non-drink-drivers.

One in 10 drink-drivers thought they could drive after six drinks.

Another two in five said they could handle driving after three to four drinks.

As a guide, the commission recommends that men should not drink more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one standard drink every following hour, while women should not drink more than one standard drink an hour.

Zero Excuses Survey: Learners among hundreds who admit to drink-driving on WA roads Kent Acott || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

A worrying amount of learner drivers confessed to having drunk before getting behind the wheel on WA roads. Picture: Lincoln Baker

L-plate and P-plate drivers — who are breaking the law if they have the slightest trace of alcohol in their blood system — are among the hundreds of WA motorists who have admitted drink-driving in the past year.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6700 WA motorists revealed that, despite tougher penalties and decades of awareness campaigns, one in seven of them got behind the wheel of their car when they were probably over the legal 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

And one in 20 drink-drivers did it more than once, some more than 10 times.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Alarmingly, one in five P-platers and one in seven L-platers admitted driving after drinking alcohol.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was disappointing that so many young people drove after drinking.

“Probationary and learner drivers are not permitted to drive with any alcohol in their system,” she said.

“The answer is simple — if you plan to drink, plan not to drive and make the roads safer for all West Australians.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the survey indicated that motorists might not be aware of the risks involved in driving after drinking. “Alcohol continues to be a major contributing factor to death and serious injury on our roads,” she said.

“The Road Safety Commission will continue to educate the community about the risks involved with getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol through community education campaigns and social media.

“WA Police has increased its drink-driving enforcement capabilities.”

Ms Williams said there were good reasons that learner and probationary drivers had to drive with a zero blood alcohol concentration.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings and impairment from alcohol behind the wheel slows your reaction time, your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk-taking while driving,” she said.

“It is also up to the individual driver to do the right thing.”

The survey found that beer drinkers were more likely to drink and drive (54 per cent), followed by white wine (22 per cent) or red wine (18 per cent) drinkers.

Of those respondents who admitted drink-driving, 55 per cent said they did so because they “felt sober enough” to do so.

Almost half (48 per cent) said they did so because they were only driving a short distance, while one in four (27 per cent) said they did not want to leave their car overnight.

And 11 per cent of regular drink-drivers have taken a selfie while driving, compared with only 0.45 per cent of non-drink-drivers.

One in 10 drink-drivers thought they could drive after six drinks.

Another two in five said they could handle driving after three to four drinks.

As a guide, the commission recommends that men should not drink more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one standard drink every following hour, while women should not drink more than one standard drink an hour.

Zero Excuses Survey: Learners among hundreds who admit to drink-driving on WA roads Kent Acott || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

A worrying amount of learner drivers confessed to having drunk before getting behind the wheel on WA roads. Picture: Lincoln Baker

L-plate and P-plate drivers — who are breaking the law if they have the slightest trace of alcohol in their blood system — are among the hundreds of WA motorists who have admitted drink-driving in the past year.

The Zero Excuses survey of more than 6700 WA motorists revealed that, despite tougher penalties and decades of awareness campaigns, one in seven of them got behind the wheel of their car when they were probably over the legal 0.05 blood alcohol limit.

And one in 20 drink-drivers did it more than once, some more than 10 times.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

Alarmingly, one in five P-platers and one in seven L-platers admitted driving after drinking alcohol.

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was disappointing that so many young people drove after drinking.

“Probationary and learner drivers are not permitted to drive with any alcohol in their system,” she said.

“The answer is simple — if you plan to drink, plan not to drive and make the roads safer for all West Australians.”

Acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the survey indicated that motorists might not be aware of the risks involved in driving after drinking. “Alcohol continues to be a major contributing factor to death and serious injury on our roads,” she said.

“The Road Safety Commission will continue to educate the community about the risks involved with getting behind the wheel impaired by alcohol through community education campaigns and social media.

“WA Police has increased its drink-driving enforcement capabilities.”

Ms Williams said there were good reasons that learner and probationary drivers had to drive with a zero blood alcohol concentration.

“Driving is a complex task and requires concentration, alertness and awareness of your surroundings and impairment from alcohol behind the wheel slows your reaction time, your ability to judge distances and tends to increase risk-taking while driving,” she said.

“It is also up to the individual driver to do the right thing.”

The survey found that beer drinkers were more likely to drink and drive (54 per cent), followed by white wine (22 per cent) or red wine (18 per cent) drinkers.

Of those respondents who admitted drink-driving, 55 per cent said they did so because they “felt sober enough” to do so.

Almost half (48 per cent) said they did so because they were only driving a short distance, while one in four (27 per cent) said they did not want to leave their car overnight.

And 11 per cent of regular drink-drivers have taken a selfie while driving, compared with only 0.45 per cent of non-drink-drivers.

One in 10 drink-drivers thought they could drive after six drinks.

Another two in five said they could handle driving after three to four drinks.

As a guide, the commission recommends that men should not drink more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one standard drink every following hour, while women should not drink more than one standard drink an hour.

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, July 12, 2018 02:00AM

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Motorcyclist Iain Graham filmed the incident. Picture: Steve Ferrier

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Motorcyclist Iain Graham filmed the incident. Picture: Steve Ferrier

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Motorcyclist Iain Graham filmed the incident. Picture: Steve Ferrier

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Motorcyclist Iain Graham filmed the incident. Picture: Steve Ferrier

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Zero Excuses: Merging madness on Mitchell Freeway stuns Perth motorists Rourke Walsh || The West Australian Thursday, 12 July 2018 2:00AM

Perth motorists are notoriously bad mergers.

But surely this driver has a claim to being one of the worst.

The incident, on Mitchell Freeway southbound near Ocean Reef Road, was captured by motorcyclist Iain Graham’s helmet camera and sent to The West Australian as part of the Zero Excuses road safety survey.

Make your Zero Excuses pledge

In the short video, a white four-wheel-drive mounts a kerb before continuing down an embankment — seemingly in an attempt to avoid the slow-moving freeway entry lane.

Mr Graham said it was something he had never seen before.

“I was doing my morning commute and the traffic was a little bit heavy — as you can see it is probably doing maybe 30-40km/h,” he said.

Motorcyclist Iain Graham filmed the incident. Picture: Steve Ferrier

“I’ve noticed this car jump over the kerb and come down that little embankment.

“It didn’t seem to be provoked or anything like that and the guy just started driving normally afterwards.”

Mr Graham said he had submitted the video as an example of shocking road behaviour by WA drivers.

“It definitely looks like impatience because the lane that was merging with the freeway was very, very slow,” he said. “I’ve seen people cut across to merge a little bit early but nothing like that before.”

“You can’t see it in the video, but I was looking in the rear-view mirror to see if they were going to be doing anything else crazy and they seemed to drive quite normally after that.”

Maylands: Constable Care Child Safety Foundation launches world-first road safety app for students July 10th, 2018, 12:00PMWritten by Kristie Lim Eastern Reporter NEWS

Constable Care Child Safety Foundation David Gribble and Police and Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts with Leo, Mitch, Martha and Hannah.

A WORLD-first road safety app featuring real-life situations for kids was launched in Maylands today. The free Arility Road Safety app was developed by IT experts DSBS and the Maylands-based Constable Care Child Safety Foundation. It has six road safety activities that allow students to see and experience risk at locations including bus stops and railway crossings in an augmented reality environment. Schools can download the app via the App Store.

The State Government funded $100,000 from the Road Trauma Trust Account for the development of the app.

Sean, Lucca, Finn and Joe at the launch of the new road safety app designed for kids called Arility.

Constable Care Child Safety Foundation chief executive David Gribble said the app was designed to complement traditional road safety education, in the form of a game.

“Younger people are often cyclists and pedestrians and they are our among our most vulnerable,” he said.

“Children in WA are unfortunately over-represented in road fatalities or serious injuries. “Arility gives students the opportunity to role play high-risk scenarios in a safe way, giving them the best foundations for real-life safe travels.”

Police and Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said kids could learn how to navigate dangerous situations without being at risk.

“This initiative is not just about saving the lives of children on WA roads, it’s also about our support for road safety education.

“Importantly, it will set our young people on the path, at a young age, to be road safety advocates in their communities.”

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For any parent with young kids, the thought of their kids hitting the streets on the bikes, scooters, etc... is a sobering one.

You'd hope you've educated them enough to be road aware, but the worry is always there.

Well, thanks to our mates at Constable Care, there's now an innovative road safety app that allows kids to simulate road use through an immersive virtual reality experience.

It's called Arility - and it's now available to download.

• Download Arility right here

It's reported that Australia wide, young people are way over-represented in road fatalities or serious injuries.

This app provides children aged four to eleven with vital pedestrian, bike and public transport safety skills linked to the school curriculum. Students using the app interact with 'characters' in real-world travel risk situations, and make decisions in order to keep them safe from harm.

Amazing!

Acting Road Safety Commissioner, Teresa Williams, is pretty keen on what can be achieved with this app:

“This is about generational change. The children we are educating today will be better enabled to grow into adults who are safe road users.”

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WA drivers hold some very strong views about sharing the road with cyclists.

WA motorists want cyclists forced to ride single file The Zero Excusessurvey also found a majorily of motorists believe cyclists should be licensed.

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Jason Smith knows firsthandhow aggressive WA motoristscan be.

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Motorcyclist a victiln of violence that mars Perth roads Jason Sm h is one of thousandsof motorists whoreportedbeing a victim ofroad rage.

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Many WestAussies are happy to admit tlley engagein roadrage.

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WA dri vers do not regret their aggressive behaviour The extent andviolentnatureof roadrageacross WA hasbeenrevealed in the biggest survey of the State's motorists.

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''WA is probably the worstplace l'Ve driven in the developed world."

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This dashcam footage, submittedas part of the biggest ever survey of WA motorists, shows an incidentin which both angry drivers are most definiteyl in the wrong.

WATCH: Karrinyup rage highlights aggression on \AlA's roads II wasa classic example of two angry drivers don't make a right as thingsturned angry outside a major shopping centre.

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The biggest survey of WA motoristshas exposed their shockingdriving habits, with two-thirds admitting usingtheir mobile phone while driving and one in sevensaying they have probablydrunk drivenin the past year.

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And people aren't just using their phones for texting... 13 per cent of female drivers aged 17 to 24 are usingit to snapchat behind the wheel.

WA drivers ignore phone use risks Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said it was"madness" for drivers to snapchat or update Facebook.

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Kent AcottThe West Australian Monday, 9 July 2018 2:01AM

Road rage appears to be a growing concern on WA roads, we've compiled some of the worst we've seen over the past year.

The extent and violent nature of road rage across WA has been revealed in the biggest survey of the State’s motorists.

In the Zero Excuses survey of more than 6750 motorists, one in three admitted being perpetrators of road rage over the past year.

One in 10 said they got out of their car to confront another road user — and more than half of those indicated they did not regret it.

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The survey also included motorists who admitted ramming their car into another vehicle or damaging the other vehicle with an implement such as a cricket bat or golf club. One in 10 said they had tailed a driver for a long time “to scare them”.

Two-thirds of respondents said they had been on the receiving end of some form of road rage, including being yelled or screamed at (37 per cent), tailgated (22 per cent) or given the finger (7 per cent).

Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts said such aggressive behaviour was unacceptable, while acting Road Safety Commissioner Teresa Williams said the clear extent of road rage in the community was concerning.

“We need to be better at sharing the roads and whether someone has made a mistake or is actually abiding by the law, such as travelling within the speed limit, we need to be more courteous,” Ms Williams said. “A Safe System approach to road safety requires all parts of the system to be forgiving for road users and we are a part of that system.

“We may think we are perfect drivers, but the respondents to the survey are acknowledging that reality is different and one in three admit to some form of road rage. Actions like getting out of your vehicle in traffic increase the risks for yourself and others.”

The survey found that drivers who use their mobile phone, merge incorrectly or tailgate were the biggest reasons for other drivers to lose their temper on the road.

Drivers who hog the right-hand lane or drive too slowly were also particularly annoying.

Congestion was more frustrating than cyclists and speed cameras were more annoying than potholes on the road.

Mrs Roberts said police would investigate and prosecute incidents of road rage.

“I suspect some of this aggression could be connected to the meth problem, which we are addressing through our co-ordinated Meth Action Plan,” she said. “People need to have patience, care and show courtesy to other road users.”

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