Roadsafety

Iwould like to supportMrDe Graaf’s opinions ( Advertiser, November26). I travel the road frequentlyon both motorcycle and car.

Going slower is not necessarily saferwecan be prosecuted for that andweare taught in our driver training to maintain progress, adriver can fail the test if they don’t.

The proposed speeds will lead tomorecongestion, which will result in frustration and the consequence of that is risk taking, fact.

The other consideration is, is the road the problem or driver attitude? I edgemybets on the later. Wehave been told significant safety improvements have been madebetween Waihi and Bethlehem, I believe that, and are continuing. Weshould give these a chance to work and to test if theymakeadifference. Otherwise will it be speed controls or the safety improvements thatmakethe difference?

Weneed toknowthat, as the answer could shape the future road safety initiatives.

However, despitemy thoughts, (and those of others), I think they will fallon deaf ears with the authorities. Yes Ferryyou are correct, the police will inevitably benefit. DAVIDDAWSON

Katikati— Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists: No124437