Speeding fines drop in s.a

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this should make some people happy

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/s...-1226372089307

HOON drivers will be slugged with increased speeding fines of up to $900, while fines for low-level offences will drop.

The fine for speeding less than 10km/h over the limit will fall from $260 to $150, but demerit points will double from one to two, as part of changes to expiation notices from September 1.

Exceeding the limit by more than 45km/h will incur a fine that increases from $671 to $900 with demerit points rising from six to nine, targeting those who blatantly disregard the law.

Fines for speeding road trains will range from $400 to $1000.

The Government has denied the changes will result in any extra funds for the state's coffers, with Road Safety Minister Jennifer Rankine saying it would mean repeat offenders would lose their licence faster.

Motorists lose their licence when they incur 12 demerit points, or four for a learner's permit or provisional licence. Centre for Automotive Research head Professor Mary Lydon praised the Government's move.

RAA road safety senior manager Wendy Bevan said the decision put road safety before revenue raising.

"Our research also shows that incurring demerit points and the risk of losing your licence was one of the biggest deterrents for speeding, not fines."

But Australian Driving Institute director Cameron Wearing said safer cars and roads plus better driving were the main elements to reducing the road toll.