For the record
"For the record" allows the community to read about the views of the TAC on current issues.
The Herald Sun recently reported that TAC payments to cyclists from 2007 to 2012 were $558 million and pedestrian payments were $165 million. These figures were reported in reverse order. It should have reported that pedestrian payments were $558 million and cyclist costs were $165 million. Read the Herald Sun We acknowledge the Robinson family’s courage, in sharing the experience of losing their son with the community. The Robinsons were the integral part of our Ripple Effect campaign and Mr Robinson continues to be involved with the TAC. Mr Robinson has recently completed a telephone claim interview for nervous shock. The TAC does not condone or accept any driving that breaches the road rules. Given that we deal with road trauma on a day to day basis, TAC employees should know better than anyone else, the dangers associated with speeding. Any TAC employee who speeds is undermining the road safety The TAC is extremely disappointed that Mr Warne has been convicted of speeding. Speeding is unacceptable, particularly at this high level of speed, more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. We know that speeding is a leading cause of road trauma. Choosing to speed shows a complete disregard for The TAC has a partnership with the T20 Big Bash teams, the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, to engage young men in a road safety message throughout the cricket season. Young men are the most over-represented in Victoria's road trauma statistics and the T20 competition and the teams' strong TwitterFor the record - Clarification of TAC payments for cyclists and pedestrians - 07 May 2013
For the record - TAC response to media interviews with Norm Robinson - 03 May 2013
For the record - TAC statement to Sunday Herald Sun on staff speeding fines - 09 Feb 2013
For the record - TAC statement regarding Shane Warne speeding and the Melbourne Stars partnership - 09 Jan 2013
For the record - TAC launch of Homesafely campaign with T20 Big Bash teams - 20 Dec 2012