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Got a response from John Quigley's office, with a copy of a letter to RSC.
Text of the letter from John Quigley to Iain Cameron at RSC:
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lain Cameron
Executive Director
Office of Road Safety
Level10, 40 St Georges Terrace
PERTH, Western Australia 6000
17 December 2007
Dear lain,
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
I have recently been contacted by a number of constituents in regard to the
safety of motorcyclists on our roads.
First of all, my constituents have expressed concern, as do I, at the increasing
road toll in Western Australia. As you will be aware, there have been a
number of recent road deaths involving motorcyclists in my very electorate.
Seeing these kinds of avoidable tragedies in my own backyard is, of course,
of great concern to me.
The outpouring of concern from my constituency in regard to the negative
response of Mr Grant Dorrington, Chairman of the Road Safety Council, in
regard to these recent events has caused me much worry .As a motorcyclist
myself, I must agree with my concerned constituency's uproar over the lack
of motorcyclist awareness campaigns after these tragic accidents. It is of
great importance that the Road Safety Council addresses the safety of ALL
road users, including motorcyclists, as it would seen the recent deaths of
motorcyclists on our roads were not caused by speeding, or 'hooning', but by
the lack of awareness of motorcyclists by other road users.
A British Department of Transport advertisement campaign named 'Think' has been
brought to my attention. I have watched a few of their advertisements on 'You
Tube' at the recommendation ofa constituent and see huge merit in such a
campaign. I am aware that Victorian and New South Wales State Governments run
similar awareness campaigns, and I am concerned that the safety of Western
Australia's responsible motorcycle riders is being put at risk by the lack of
awareness from other motorists.
In 2006 the W A Insurance Cornrnission reported that of the 403 accidents
resulting in the hospitalisation of a rider or pillion, fault was placed on the
rider in only 25 of these cases. This highlights that not all motorcyclists are
speeding or otherwise ridin.-g. irresponsibly. The poor public attitude
surrounding motorcyclists must be immediately addressed to prevent further
tragedies on our roads.
I write to you today, on behalf of my constituency and all road users in
Western Australia, to request that the Office of Road Safety and the Road
Safety Council run a state-wide awareness campaign, highlighting the need
for greater public awareness regarding motorcyclists on the roads. All road
users have aright to their safety, including motorcyclists. Immediate
development and introduction of awareness campaigns will see these
vulnerable road users more respected, and will hopefully see such tragic
deaths avoided.
look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely
JOHN QUIGLEY
Text of the letter from John Quigley to Iain Cameron at RSC:
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lain Cameron
Executive Director
Office of Road Safety
Level10, 40 St Georges Terrace
PERTH, Western Australia 6000
17 December 2007
Dear lain,
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
I have recently been contacted by a number of constituents in regard to the
safety of motorcyclists on our roads.
First of all, my constituents have expressed concern, as do I, at the increasing
road toll in Western Australia. As you will be aware, there have been a
number of recent road deaths involving motorcyclists in my very electorate.
Seeing these kinds of avoidable tragedies in my own backyard is, of course,
of great concern to me.
The outpouring of concern from my constituency in regard to the negative
response of Mr Grant Dorrington, Chairman of the Road Safety Council, in
regard to these recent events has caused me much worry .As a motorcyclist
myself, I must agree with my concerned constituency's uproar over the lack
of motorcyclist awareness campaigns after these tragic accidents. It is of
great importance that the Road Safety Council addresses the safety of ALL
road users, including motorcyclists, as it would seen the recent deaths of
motorcyclists on our roads were not caused by speeding, or 'hooning', but by
the lack of awareness of motorcyclists by other road users.
A British Department of Transport advertisement campaign named 'Think' has been
brought to my attention. I have watched a few of their advertisements on 'You
Tube' at the recommendation ofa constituent and see huge merit in such a
campaign. I am aware that Victorian and New South Wales State Governments run
similar awareness campaigns, and I am concerned that the safety of Western
Australia's responsible motorcycle riders is being put at risk by the lack of
awareness from other motorists.
In 2006 the W A Insurance Cornrnission reported that of the 403 accidents
resulting in the hospitalisation of a rider or pillion, fault was placed on the
rider in only 25 of these cases. This highlights that not all motorcyclists are
speeding or otherwise ridin.-g. irresponsibly. The poor public attitude
surrounding motorcyclists must be immediately addressed to prevent further
tragedies on our roads.
I write to you today, on behalf of my constituency and all road users in
Western Australia, to request that the Office of Road Safety and the Road
Safety Council run a state-wide awareness campaign, highlighting the need
for greater public awareness regarding motorcyclists on the roads. All road
users have aright to their safety, including motorcyclists. Immediate
development and introduction of awareness campaigns will see these
vulnerable road users more respected, and will hopefully see such tragic
deaths avoided.
look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely
JOHN QUIGLEY
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