As a result, the warning bell is becoming a welcoming sound rather than the bane of my life it previous was.
I'm absolutely convinced this has not only reduced my outgoings in fines - I'm burning through less fuel and feel safer on the road.
Keep in mind I've always thought my driving was safe.
Another bonus is the demerit points aren't slowly accumulating against me on my licence.
Free at last without worrying whether the next ticket will push me over the allocated amount.
The penalty once you reach 200 points within a two-year period is three months disqualification; the punishment of all punishments as far as a keen driver is concerned.
Moi knows full well how difficult this can make life after having to wear the penalty once - an experience I have no intention of repeating in a hurry.
Yes, speed can be fun but there is a place for it and it's not on our roads.
Too many families have felt the pain of losing a loved one in a high-speed crash.
How bad would you feel knowing if you had dropped back 10km/h you might not have killed your passenger or a family in another car?
Not something any of us want to go through; heavy-footed or not.
As for the warning bell, it's staying at 105km/h, even though police have gone back to the old allowance of 10km/h above the posted speed limit.
Life is too valuable.
