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WA Labor senator opposed to proposed reduction of speed limits on unsigned roads (www.abc.net.au)
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WA Labor senator Glenn Sterle has criticised a proposal to reduce speed limits on unsigned roads.

It suggested default speed limits could be reduced to 70, 80 or 90km/h.

More than 11,000 submissions were received during public consultation on the proposal.

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[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Cars are safer, roads (yes even Victorian roads with potholes) are safer.

The problem is that drivers aren’t safer. Society expects people to drive, so people drive, even when they are not confident or competent.

ADAS and automated driving are not solutions; ADAS requires a minimum level of competence and Automated driving is at the level of an incompetent driver, at best (regardless of what Elon Musk claims).

Better public transport (with professional competent drivers) is the only solution.