Stop Signs

It's been a month. Sorry about that.

Firstly, my deepest and most sincere commiserations to the families of those who have tragically died over the Easter break in motor vehicle accidents.

The Victorian Government is coming under fire for not having adequate protection at level crossings. I'm not sure if there have been more level crossing incidents this year, or whether there have just been more reported incidents, but in any case there are too many people getting killed.

This is difficult to say without sounding callous and insensitive, but there are signs at these crossings. There are Stop signs at some, rumble strips at others. I'm not sure whether the government can be blamed for individuals who decide not to obey traffic signs. Most people stop at Stop signs all the time regardless of the location and the road conditions. Should there be boom gates at every Stop sign in Victoria?

At some stage the drivers of cars have to take responsibility for their own actions. In the case of motor vehicle accidents failure to take responsibility will oftentimes have tragic consequences.