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Throughout November, speeding motorists will be in the sights of ACT Policing as its monthly traffic focus turns to those who push the limits.
Speeding remains one of the five main contributors to fatal accidents, and is a factor in a large portion of collisions on ACT roads.
Police have already issued more than 1800 traffic infringement notices for speeding in 2024, with 184 of those being for exceeding the speed limit by over 30 kilometres per hour.
Officer in Charge of Road Policing, Detective Inspector Mark Steel said drivers who choose to speed are gambling with their lives and the lives of others.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and it’s very disappointing that this message is not getting through to those who continue to push the limits,” Detective Inspector Steel said.
“Many fatal and serious collisions that occur on Canberra roads each year are directly attributable to drivers who exceed the posted speed limit.
“With more than 1800 traffic infringement notices issued for speeding already in 2024, there are still far too many people out on Canberra’s roads ignoring the limits.
“Speed limits are not optional, however speeding is a choice that you make. I would urge road users to make the choice to slow down and save lives.
“Our message is quite simple – don't speed.”