IP: What really distracts drivers

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 10:50:02 +1000
> From: Nathan Cochrane <ncochrane () theage fairfax com au>
>
>
> Hi Dave
>
> I've been blinded by the flash of roadside speed cameras. I hasten to
> add that it was not me they were photographing, I always travel within
> the posted speed limit. I was just "collateral damage" for the police
> force's revenue raising methods.
>
> Yesterday, I copped a flash full on in the face as a speeding driver
> roared past me. I was doing only about 15kmh roudning a corner so was
> able to pull over to the side of the road for a few minutes while the
> stars abated. If I had been going any faster I am sure I would have hit
> something or someone.
>
> cheers



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