Little Impact The road toll climbed to a 7-year high in 2023, it fell to its lowest during Covid with lockdowns and travel restrictions. Predictably its risen again this year.

Seatbelts, Random Breath Testing, Speed Cameras Were the key changes that lowered the road toll between 1970 and 2000, not increased fines or more policing. The National Road Safety Strategy is unachievable, a new approach is overdue.

High fines and enforcement, Have never worked to lower the road toll. Drivers have always found ways around high fines and suspensions. Now a national shortage of 4000 police, means that police are no longer able to maintain historic levels of enforcement.

Fixated on fines, State governments are fixated on the billions fines they collect. Each year fines revenue and the road toll increases, they're reluctant to change to a better system that improves driver behavior and safety.

Double the safety gap, While politicians fumble, more people die on Australian roads, 100 compared to just 52 in safer countries, this safety gap has been growing since Covid restrictions ended.

Unfair to drivers, Over 30-years ago states agreed to consistency we've still got differing road rules, appeal options, speeding fines and demerits in every state.

Appeal Until states introduce a fairer system, drivers are encouraged to appeal all unfair fines. Its easy, it could save hundreds of dollars, even your license, just follow the suggestions on my website or in my book.

Remember, you'll loose nothing by appealing, you'll benefit by getting an extension in time to pay, plus there's a good chance you'll get the fine dismissed if you've got a good driving record and a reasonable excuse.