RP01 Road Policing Intro

Question 1

Why road safety is a priority

Answer 1

Reduce deaths on the road. 377 people killed 2018

Question 2

What is Vision zero?

Answer 2

Societal commitment to work towards zero harm on road.

Question 3

How we can achieve no deaths and serious injuries on our roads

Answer 3

Applying zero vision system cannot prevent every crash but they can and should keep people alive when crashes happen.

Question 4

Where do police fit into all of this?

Answer 4

Enforcement of traffic laws including alcohol, speed regulations, promoting good driving practices; and road safety education

Question 5

4 risk behaviours RIDS

Answer 5

Restraints, impairment, distractions and speed

Question 6

What is Restraints according to this topic?

Answer 6

Wear seat belt to maximise crash survival probability. In 2018 there were 37696 restraint notices

Question 7

Explain Impairment?

Answer 7

Prevent alcohol, drugs and fatigue driving entirely.

Question 8

What is Distractions?

Answer 8

Get drivers to expect the unexpected. Get off phones etc

Question 9

Speed

Answer 9

Reduce speed to reduce crashes.