Speeding is one of the major killers on Queensland Roads, with about half of all serious speeding crashes happening at less than 10km/h over the speed limit.
‘Just over’ the speed limit is not just over; being just 5km/h over the speed limit in urban areas and 10km/h over on rural roads is enough to double the risk of a crash.
District Officer Superintendent Michael Sawrey said as a road user it’s important to ensure your vehicle is maintained and in safe working order.
“This includes checking your speedometer, as often changes to the vehicle, tyre pressure and other factors can alter the reading of your speedo,” Superintendent Sawrey said.
“Little things to make sure your speedo is correct and accurate can make all the difference in how you drive.”
Remember when driving it is important to regularly check your speed, always drive to the conditions and if the weather or road conditions are poor, slow down.
Tailgating is dangerous and can be deadly.
Allow for at least a two second gap between you and the vehicle in front of you and don’t forget to allow for other road users such as heavy vehicles and motorcyclists.