More ways for drivers to lose precious points

The rule - that drivers turning into a street now have to give way to pedestrians trying to cross the road - has sparked concern that cars would be caught in front of oncoming traffic when turning across lanes into a street.
But failing to give way to foot traffic could cost two demerit points and a $232 fine.

Centre for Road Safety general manager Marg Prendergast said the change clarified that drivers would only have to give way to pedestrians already crossing at an intersection.
"Giving way to pedestrians who are already crossing the road is just road safety 101. The other alternative is that you hit them," she said.
"This doesn't apply to pedestrians who are standing at the edge of the road."
Ms Prendergast said drivers still had right of way when exiting a roundabout.
"There's no defined crossing point for pedestrians at roundabouts, so it is still contingent on the pedestrian giving way to the cars," Ms Prendergast said.
NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury said people were genuinely confused about the changes, and he called on the government to better educate road users.  Read more

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