Police research motivations of fleeing drivers

Police research into the motivations of young fleeing drivers has suggested that attitudes towards police and a presumption they will be treated as guilty can influence their decision to run. Young people are also more likely to engage in risk taking behaviour. In the most recent case of a fatal chase, 64-year-old Kenneth McCaul, was killed when his car was hit by a fleeing 17-year-old driver in Christchurch early on Tuesday morning. Corin speaks to Sandra Venables, the Police Assistant Commissioner, about why they still pursue young drivers.