Subj : Re: Wannbe HAM
To   : JIMMY ANDERSON
From : Tony Langdon
Date : Mon Sep 19 2016 07:19 am

-=> JIMMY ANDERSON wrote to TONY LANGDON <=-

 JA> Wow - interesting. I'm sure they have their reasons, but time is lives,
 JA> in some cases...

Road law has been historically strict here.  We led the world in areas like
seat belt laws (1970s), drink driving, etc.  Speed limits are very strictly
enforced.  And there has been some success, with a statewide road toll going
from around 1100 deaths/year to under 300 these days, with zero being the
ultimate goal.  A combination of law changes, enforcement, improvements on
vehicle safety and cultural change are among the factors.

So, the government and police are unapologetic, with good reason.

Even when in emergency vehicles, SOPs require the use of discretion.  Dispatch
sends an indication of whether lights and sirens are warranted in the original
page, and drivers/OICs also have to use discretion, and "downgrade" at the
first opportunity, if the situation allows it.


.... I lurk quietly and carry a big OFF/ON switch.
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