SAFETY AUTHORITY CALLS FOR ROAD RAGE LAW FOLLOWING EXTREME VIOLENCE

ARSF supports a new law, similar to that which is imposed on hooning, one that categorises the severity of the incidents and dictates levels of penalties. ARSF founder and CEO Russell White said that we should treat those who commit road rage with the same contempt...

SIX STATES AND TERRITORIES ACHIEVE A FATALITY FREE FRIDAY

Last Friday, hundreds of thousands of Australian road users rallied in support of Fatality Free Friday but sadly, two people were killed on the nation’s roads. Six states and territories logged zero deaths, however, Queensland and Tasmania recorded two single-fatality...

STARTLING NEW RESEARCH DRIVES HOME THE FATALITY FREE FRIDAY MESSAGE

The new research released by the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) highlighted not only the irresponsible behaviour of drivers but also those who sit idly by and allow it to happen. In fact, the recent study showed that almost half (49%) of Australians do not...

SAFETY BACKPACKS

Brisbane Drivers Receive Walking Warnings of Speed Safety 21 April 2017 – As students return to school this week, the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is calling on Brisbane drivers to slow down around school zones, as part of its latest road safety campaign...

SUDDEN ROAD DEATHS: THE SECOND LARGEST THREAT TO YOUNG LIVES

Traffic related incidents are the second most likely cause of death for those aged under 25. Road fatalities are sudden, leaving families ill prepared for dealing with the grief. On the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (20th November), experts advise...