A new survey from the TAC has found one-in-five Victorians have driven while being so tired they have struggled to keep their eyes open.
Organisations interested in partnering with the TAC are encouraged to apply for a TAC sponsorship via a new online system, with expressions of interest opening today.
The Victorian Government welcomes the hundreds of thousands of Victorians who will become road safety ambassadors this weekend, as grassroots football and netball clubs take part in Road Safety Round.
Victorians are being urged to be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions, as the state’s schools break for winter holidays this weekend.
Councils right across the state can apply for grants of up to $100,000 to improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Local Government Grant Program.
Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state can apply for a share of $600,000 to improve their club as part of an annual road safety rewards grants program.
A new road safety campaign targeting drowsy drivers is backed by research showing drivers are four times more likely to crash if they’ve had less than five hours’ sleep.
More than 700 Victorians impacted by road trauma gathered at Melbourne’s Albert Park to honour loved ones lost and injured on the roads.
