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Reducing night-time trauma for young drivers
11 Apr 2021: The Victorian Government is encouraging learner and young drivers to build up more experience driving after dark, with a new campaign warning of the added risk of night-time driving.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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New grassroots road safety campaign piloted on the Surf Coast
22 Mar 2021: A new campaign being piloted on Victoria’s Surf Coast will aim to reduce road trauma through visual reminders of how important road safety is to local communities.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Victorian communities urged to bid for road safety funding
8 Apr 2021: Community projects that help vulnerable road users are set to receive a boost, with applications now open for a Transport Accident Commission road safety grants program.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Rewarding footy season on the field and roads in 2021
16 Mar 2021: Grassroots football and netball clubs across Victoria have the opportunity to get a slice of $1.3 million this season by helping spread the road safety message in their community.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Emotional road safety exhibition touring regional Victoria
8 Apr 2021: A confronting exhibition of personal items belonging to people who were either killed or seriously injured on Victorian roads will visit regional centres across the state over the next five weeks.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Short film puts medieval spin on distracted driving
26 Feb 2021: A young filmmaker last night saw his work premiere on the silver screen as part of a film competition highlighting the dangers of driving while using a mobile phone.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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New-look Vanessa shows you can’t keep a good thing down
14 Jan 2021: The Transport Accident Commission’s Vanessa program has undergone a facelift in time for summer. The Vanessa program aims to educate the current generation of young drivers around how they can keep themselves and their mates safe on the roads.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Safety boost for local roads
16 Dec 2020: Victorian roads will become safer for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to the latest round of Transport Accident Commission grants.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2020
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Lower road toll cold comfort for 213 families
1 Jan 2021: Victoria recorded its equal lowest road toll since records began in 2020 - but that is of no solace to more than 200 Victorian families who will start the New Year without a loved one.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Take a pause this summer to beat driver fatigue
30 Dec 2020: Rest breaks will be set up along key regional travel routes this summer, encouraging drivers to 'press pause' on their road trip to combat drowsy driving.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2020
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