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| Sandra Kanck Deputy Leader Australian Democrats Member of the Legislative Council |
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4. The Hon. SANDRA KANCK: Since the introduction of the new Australian Road Rules on 1 December 1999-
1. How many South Australian motorists have been convicted for failing to give way to a bus indicating to move or moving out from the curb?
2. How many South Australian motorists have been convicted for tailgating?
3. How many South Australian motorists have been convicted for failing to indicate for five seconds before leaving the curb?
4. How many South Australian motorists have been convicted of using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving?
The Hon. DIANA LAIDLAW: I have been advised by the Minister for Police, Correctional Services and Emergency Services that since the introduction of the new Australian Road Rules on 1 December 1999 to September 2000-
1. No persons have been issued an expiation notice for failing to give way to an emerging bus.
2. 175 expiation notices have been issued for failing to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
3. Twelve expiation notices have been issued for failing to give a 5 second signal of moving from a stationary position.
4. 658 expiation notices have been issued for using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.