Queensland is about to become the most expensive state for rule-breaking motorists - but the government has defended efforts to lower the road toll.
But while the state government defends its efforts to lower the road toll, there are warnings the fine hike will disproportionately affect those already disadvantaged by poverty and rising cost-of-living pressures.
“The main impact of increasing fines is that you’re going to push people who are already disadvantaged who are already living in poverty into further disadvantage,” she said. “The advice is, increasing these penalties will deliver a stronger message to people who are endangering other people’s lives on our roads,” he said.“If people have respect for each other and drive safely every time they drive, then they have nothing to fear.
The new fine regime comes at the same time the Queensland government continues to roll out cameras, designed to capture drivers either using their hand-held mobile phones or not wearing a seatbelt. “Make the over $1000 and four demerit points, because it’s dangerous and it’s killing people on our roads.”
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