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Holly Ife - Herald Sun , November 15th 2007
MORE than eight out of 10 drivers usually speed, a new survey has found.
The survey, conducted by CoreData in partnership with carsguide.com.au, found that one in 10 drivers admitted to breaking the law every time they drove.
Answers from 1387 people around the country found that 82 per cent of women deemed speeding a serious offence, compared with just 49 per cent of men.
Victorian drivers were the least satisfied with speed limits, with 53 per cent saying the laws relating to speed limits were too strict.
More than half of those surveyed Australia-wide admitted to slowing down for speed cameras and then speeding up again.
Driving under the influence of alcohol was considered the most serious driving offence by almost all drivers surveyed.
Almost 20 per cent of respondents had talked their way out of a fine, usually by simply telling the truth.
Men were more able to talk their way out of a fine than women. More than half of all the respondents said a greater police presence on the open road and inner-city driving areas would add value to the community.
You may think that it is odd that we have added an australian news story to this site - however we are just considdering the trends throughout the world with regards to speeding
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