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MOTORISTS HIGHLIGHT THEIR CONCERNS IN BROAD-REACHING SURVEY British motorists have delivered a clear message to politicians on the issues that would influence their voting in any forthcoming election.. A poll of more than 2,000 motorists carried out for Green Flag Motoring Assistance, revealed that reducing the incidents of driving while drunk and drugged, tackling uninsured driving and car crime were top of mind for nearly 30 million car owners. Motorists also showed their concern for all road users by rating safety concerns such as reducing road casualties and fatalities ahead of the growing cost of driving, road maintenance and congestion. The cost of fuel was ranked tenth position out of a list of 14 key issues. Lower in priority for motorists were greater regulation for private wheel clampers, improving driver training standards and raising penalties for motoring offences. Commenting on the results, Green Flag spokesperson Nigel Charlesworth said: ''The scoring for key issues such as drink- and drug-driving and road safety suggests that drivers are concerned about broader issues and the welfare of other road users, although they remain concerned about issues such as car crime and the state of our roads.'' Green Flag commissioned YouGov to gauge a barometer of motorists'' opinions on a range of topics. Their responses are revealed in the following list. |------------+--------------------------------------------------|
Cost of motoring too high and congestion charging rejected On fuel prices, nine out of ten motorists said the current prices were too high. Congestion charging, rejected recently in Edinburgh, was given similar treatment in the survey with more than half of those questioned (54 per cent) against the idea. Mixed message on speed cameras, roads ''more dangerous'' The survey revealed a mixed view on the use of speed cameras with more than two-thirds (69 per cent) calling speed cameras as a ''revenue generating exercise'' while just over a quarter (26 per cent) said they were essential to road safety. Three-quarters of people questioned supported a reduction in speed limits to 20mph around schools and despite high-profile public education campaigns, four-in-ten people said the roads in their area were more dangerous now than five years ago. Only 14% said they felt that their local roads were now safer. Public transport considered ''poor'' by more than a third of motorists The quality of their public transport did not provide an incentive for motorists to leave their cars at home. Over a third (38 per cent) polled felt that their public transport services could be described as poor with only 17 per cent feeling positive about the quality of buses and trains in their area.
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