Help to keep Radar Detectors Legal

As a member of our Association we thought you would be interested to know the WA State Government is considering banning the use of radar detectors. Such a ban would infringe on the rights of motorists to use detectors as a driving aid. We are interested your opinion; Please spare us about 10 minutes of your time to help us with this survey.  The results of this survey may be presented to Parliament.

Your details are confidential by law and this survey will not carry your name or address.

1.) Do you currently use a radar detector?

2.) How long have you been a detector user?

3.)Do you feel your average speed has risen or fallen since fitting the detector?

4.)If so, by how much in Kph?

5.)Do you generally exceed the speed limit?

If yes,

5a.) More than the traffic around you?

5b.) When country driving?

5c.) When city driving?

6.)Have you ever had an accident while using a radar detector?

7.)How many accidents have you had while using a radar detector?

If yes,

7a.) Was excessive speed a factor?

7b.) Was it your fault?

8.)How many Kms per year do you drive?

9.) Have you received any speeding infringements since purchasing your detector?

If yes,

9a.) Were they from speed cameras?

9b.) Were they from laser?

9c.) Were they from mobile radar?

10.) Do you think your radar detector would save you getting a ticket if you were doing:

a.) 10 Kph over the limit?

b.) 20 Kph over the limit?

c.) 30 Kph over the limit?

11.) Has your awareness of the fact speed limits are enforced by police been increased or decreased since you fitted your radar detector?

12.) Are you more or less aware of the posted speed limits since fitting your detector?

13.) Do you think you pay more attention to your speed by having a detector fitted?

14.) Has your overall awareness during driving increased or decreased since you fitted your radar detector?

15.) Has your detector helped in combating fatigue during driving?

16.) Do you think the use of your radar detector has made you a safer or less safe driver?

17.) Do you think a detector allows you to speed without regard for the law or the worry of speeding tickets?

18.) Do you think speed cameras are an infringement on your privacy?

19.) What is your impression of the job done by traffic police?

20.) If you answered Average, Poor or Very poor, why do you feel that way?

21.) Would you expect the government to investigate the potential benefits of radar detector use fully before banning their use?

22.) Why do you think the Police Minister would want to ban radar detector use?

23.) What do you think would be the most effective avenue for the government to take to reduce road accidents and increase road safety?

24.) For demographics purposes are you Male or Female?

25.) Again for demographic reasons what age group do you fit in? ?

26.) Would you like to make any further comments?

Thank you so much for your help. If you would like a letter showing the status of the legislation and a list of Senators to contact to help fight the change in legislation, please check this box.

 

   

Last update: 16 January, 2006

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