This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) we’re committing to putting road safety first.
In 2019, 68 lives were lost, and 2,193 people were seriously injured in crashes involving young adult drivers or riders (aged 16 to 24 years) – that’s almost one third of the total lives lost on Queensland roads.
Young drivers are more likely to engage in risk taking behaviour which can significantly increase their chance of a crash.
Taking a risk on the road can be a deadly decision for you, your passengers and other road users.
First responders know all too well the impacts of fatal crashes and the devastating impacts on victims, their families and our community. The experience of attending these scenes never leaves them.
Plan ahead and stay safe
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Your actions behind the wheel can impact your life and the lives of others, forever.
Don’t take risks on the road and avoid situations where you might be putting yourself, your passengers or others on the road at risk.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself or your mates.
Queensland Road Safety Week is running from 24 – 28 August. Put road safety first and show your support by signing up for road safety:
- Think of a road safety message you want to share, then put it on a sign or create one using a TMR template.
- Take a photo of your sign, making sure we can read your road safety message.
- Share your photo! Fill in this form to add your sign to the TMR gallery, or share it on your socials tagging @StreetSmarts QLD.