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Chief Tries Shock Tactics To Stop Speeders
We all know about the program on I-95 to fine speeders an extra $50 to get them to back off the accelerator.
A police chief in the United Kingdom is taking a different approach to the problem.
North Wales Chief Richard Brunstrom displayed photographs of a decapitated motorcyclist during a meeting to promote road safety.
One picture showed the man’s head, with his eyes open, inside the helmet on the side of the road. Another showed the torso embedded in a car.
Brunstrom said his intent was to make an impact about the seriousness of the problem.
So which one is more effective in getting drivers to slow down?
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By Bob
May 1, 2007 7:13 PM | Link to this
What a silly question. The answer is neither.
By Ricardo
May 1, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this
You know that as sick as some people they would enjoy the pictures but when you hit the wallet it would really hurt them more.
By Jenn
May 1, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this
I don’t think either of these tactics will work. I think people are too busy in their own worlds when these accidents occur, on the phone, talking to friends, driving just way beyond the speed limit to even notice what is going on around them. I drive on the stretch of 95 everyday where the higher speed limits will cost more, people just make stupid moves, more so in the morning when they fear being late too work, then on the way home. They need to get off the cell phones, pay attention, wake up earlier, and they wouldn’t have these problems.
By Steve
May 1, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this
Why just pick on one section of road? Why not enforce the law on all of the roadways? This section of I-95 isn’t even under construction at this point. A further showing of our over paid tax dollars being wasted.
By Suer rat
May 2, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this
Chuck- ya know what amazes me about your blog? You really get people. I like that about you. yes sir e!
By Chuck McGinness
May 2, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this
Bob, please share. What is the answer?
By Tom Horsley
May 3, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this
The most interesting thing about raising fines in one place to get people to slow down is the other group of folks who want to make toll lanes on I-95, so people will pay money to be able to drive faster. So which is it? Is money an incentive to drive fast or slow? They should make up their minds.