(//) to be brought back in the NT?? - Page 3

Mr X · 26-08-2009, 07:37 PM

I've driven a few of times in NT over the last 20 years on de restricted roads.Followed an SA cop in a 100 Series Landcruiser just south of the border at 140 plus.........speed limits are designed for the lowest common denominator ie nana in her Magna.

I know our roads aren't as "safe" as euro roads.........but........
how the Germans drive

http://www.caradvice.com.au/30280/ge...n-car-culture/

calais · 27-08-2009, 12:38 AM

Pedestrian council of Australia and Harold Scruby...... I see. The biggest soapbox I have ever had the displeasure of listening to.

How about a vote of no confidence and a removal of state and federal funding for him? I still cant believe har far and wide he has cast his misguided opinions in this country. He has almost single handedly removed any self regulation our society once had in relation to road laws and safety.

As a lobbyist, he appears to get the job done, but as a member of society, he fails time and time again to represent what any reasonable unbiased individual would expect as normal,

If he insists on carrying on like a pork chop, one day he will find the grill.

Keepleft · 27-08-2009, 05:26 PM

Mo - much sympathy for your POV:-)

Anyhow a quote from FB (PGC) today, to clarify things;-

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Today's NT News article regarding open road speed limits was very mis-leading...At no time did I say the speed limit between Darwin and Katherine should be reduced to between 80 and 100km/s...what I said was that limits would always apply in the... NT depending on the conditions of the road and in my opinion perhaps the section of road through the Hays Creek area should be limited...Not from Darwin to Katherine!

**Bundy** · 27-08-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Well so much for my holiday plans

you'll never never know, if you never never go

joolz · 27-08-2009, 07:36 PM

I heard that if the NT does re open the speed limits the Federal Gov will stop the $100 mil in road funding.

MO · 27-08-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by joolz

I heard that if the NT does re open the speed limits the Federal Gov will stop the $100 mil in road funding.

Well a $100mil isnt that much in the scheme of things but given that,hopefully the CLP will get around it just like they did with the .05 booze limit.

Brent · 27-08-2009, 08:17 PM

Only my 20c worth, but the re-introduction of the open speed limits in the NT won't happen. Usually, once these liberties are gone, they're gone forever. The irony is that from a political perspective, its irrelevent if more people are dying on NT roads since the restrictions came into force. All that matters is that the restrictions are the politically correct thing to do.....to be seen to be curbing all those nasty eco-vandals driving their cars too fast.

If limits were opened back up again, at the first fatality, even if not speed related, the Harold Scruby's of this world would be pointing and wailing and crying that the government has blood on its hands. Its a flawed logic, but one that this country has turned into an art form. Personal responsibility is out.......big brother governance to the lowest common denominator is in. We obviously love it too, because, well, we elect these clowns don't we???

**Burnout** · 27-08-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joolz

I heard that if the NT does re open the speed limits the Federal Gov will stop the $100 mil in road funding.

Just don't enforce a limit, then there is no limit.

burnz · 27-08-2009, 08:43 PM

i've got to try and find a federal study done last year.
that states that 98% of all road fatalitie's, the vehicle was traveling at or below the posted speed limit.

sarrge2001 · 27-08-2009, 09:21 PM

CLP have changed their mind - not backing the unrestricted now

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flappist · 27-08-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sarrge2001

CLP have changed their mind - not backing the unrestricted now

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Well make sure you tell the CLP you will not bring them back either....

MO · 27-08-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sarrge2001

CLP have changed their mind - not backing the unrestricted now

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When did this happen?

And what flappist said,in fact dont vote for either party put all independants in.(I cant believe I said that)

Keepleft · 28-08-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joolz

I heard that if the NT does re open the speed limits the Federal Gov will stop the $100 mil in road funding.

And I heard aliens from Mars will infect us all with H3N7! Scare scare, ignore it, simply fantasy land stuff.

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Originally Posted by sarrge2001

CLP have changed their mind - not backing the unrestricted now

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Evidence?

See post #63, its a quote direct from CLP's Peter Chandler on FB 25 August 2009.

Understand that NT News, "got its headlines wrong", again. To this very date (//) *WILL* be re-introduced, particularly to NT's safest lengths of highway.