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Speeding drivers keep breaking the law even after fines and crashes: new research

  • Written by Laura Mills, PhD Candidate, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Over 1,000 Australians died as a result of a traffic crash in the past year, with speed being a factor in around 20-40% of crashes.

Historically, many of the attempts to convince drivers to obey road rules have relied on strategies that highlight the risks associated with the offence. However, findings from a Queensland-based study sugge...

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