RACV is encouraging Victorians to take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety at home and on the road ahead of winter. RACV General Manager Home Portfolio, Darren Turner, said being prepared for severe weather events at home can save owners time, money and prevent the risk of serious injury. Mr Turner explained that according…
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TAC Road Safety Film Competition
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Aspiring young filmmakers have the chance to bring their ideas to the screen in a short film featuring actor Firass Dirani as part of a Victorian Government and Transport Accident Commission competition to cast a spotlight on road safety. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said the TAC has partnered with Village Cinemas…
Footpath and Road Safety Improvements Across Canberra
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More footpath and road safety improvements are now underway across Canberra as part of the Government’s economic survival package supporting local businesses and ensuring Canberrans are in jobs to keep our city going. Minister for Roads and Active Travel, Chris Steel, today released details of a further 20 projects that form part of the path…
May 8th to May 14th is National Road Safety Week
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Drivers are urged to slow down and drive so others survive as Canberra turns yellow for National Road Safety Week. Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said the annual week is an opportunity to reflect on the lives lost and make a commitment to road safety. “In…
Victoria Cracking down on Monkey Bikes
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The Andrews Labor Government is making Victorian roads safer by giving the Victoria Police the power to impound and crush dangerous miniature motorbikes, known as monkey bikes. The Road Legislation Further Amendment Bill (2016) will be introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week and will give the Victoria Police greater powers to seize and impound…
Improving Safety on Phillip Island Road
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The Andrews Labor Government will progress planning and develop a business case to improve safety and reduce congestion along Phillip Island Road. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan visited Phillip Island to announce $3.2 million to undertake the planning, helping to pave the way for a future upgrade of the corridor. “Phillip Island…
NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust grants program for 2014-15 is now open
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Attorney General, Simon Corbell, is calling on individuals and groups with ideas to make the Territory’s roads safer to apply for a NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust grant. “There were seven fatalities on ACT roads in 2013, and while that is an improvement from 2012, it demonstrates that there is still more work to be done,…