Simon

Cumbria

IT

Like a lot of schemes that at first sight seem to be a good idea, I feel that the long term consequences may be negative overall. By taking away from the drivers the need to take responsibility for their actions and the need to think about what they are doing, you end up with an ever decreasing standard of driving which may negate any savings.

Most people I know think that ABS will reduce their stopping distances - false.

Too many people no think that they are 'driving safely' as long as they don't exceed some number painted on a sign - false but heavily re-inforced by the "exceed this number and you're nicked, otherwise we'll ignore you no many how badly you drive" message re-inforced by our current obsession with rigid speed limit enforcement.