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d. Eight 200 series buses scheduled between Civic and Gungahlin on each weekday morning peak and 38 scheduled in the afternoon peak.
(2) Under Network 19, there are;
a. 40, R4 buses are scheduled between Woden and Civic on each weekday morning peak, and 24 scheduled in the afternoon peak;
b. 23, R4 series buses are scheduled between Tuggeranong and Civic on each weekday morning peak, and 24 scheduled in the afternoon peak;
c. 12, R5 buses are scheduled between Woden and Civic on each weekday morning peak and ten scheduled in the afternoon peak;
d. 12, R5 series buses are scheduled between the Tuggeranong Valley and Civic on each weekday morning peak and ten scheduled in the afternoon peak;
e. 57 rapid buses are scheduled between Civic and Belconnen on each weekday morning peak and 47 scheduled in the afternoon peak; and
f. 17 Light Rail services are scheduled between Civic and Gungahlin on each weekday morning peak and 22 scheduled in the afternoon peak.
There are 298 R4 services per day in the new network (this is based on a single day from last week and includes all directions, long and short trips).
Crime—driving infringement notices
(Question No 2781)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, upon notice, on 25 October 2019:
(1) In relation to correspondence received from the Minister’s office on 30 July 2019 regarding driver distraction and tuning your radio while driving, can the Minister explain the reasoning behind why “tuning your radio” is included under the banner of driver distraction, for which drivers can be fined up to $470 and three demerit points.
(2) Can the Minister explain the definition of “tuning your radio” relating to driver distraction.
(3) Does the “tuning your radio” definition include changing radio stations or volume using the designated buttons on the car steering wheel.
(4) How do police officers identify that someone is tuning their radio while driving.
(5) Can the Minister detail what infringement notices were issued in the 2018 19 financial year regarding driver distraction.
(6) Can the Minister detail how many of the infringements referred to in part (5) were relating to tuning a car radio.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
Addressing the issue of driver distraction is a high priority for the ACT Government. The ACT is committed, through the Territory’s Road Safety Strategy 2011-20, to the safe
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