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House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
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GOOD DRIVER REWARDS

The Hon. R.B. SUCH (Fisher) (14:53): My question is to the Minister for Police. Will he consider rewarding motorists who have a good driving record? With your leave and that of the house, I will explain. Victoria gives a 25 per cent discount on driver's licences for motorists who haven't offended in terms of driving during the period of the previous three years. They also allow for the waiving of a minor traffic offence and the fine if the driver has a good driving record.

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN (Napier—Minister for Finance, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:54): I thank the member for Fisher for this particular question. Victoria is generally regarded as a national leader in road safety initiatives, and the suite of probationary licence initiatives that this government has had out for public comment are largely based on measures in place in Victoria. The end result of the Victorian approach to road safety is that they have the lowest road toll in the nation. My understanding is that that has been the case for a decade or more. So, anything that the Victorians are doing, member for Fisher, I will have a good look at, and I will try to get back to you as quickly as possible.

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