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New list reveals safest second-hand cars

A new list of the safest used cars will provide essential information to Victorians, rating the performance of vehicles in protecting occupants and other road users in a crash, Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas announced today.Find Out More

Two young victorians win road safety film comp

Two young Victorians Chris Busuttil of East St Kilda and Laurie Walker of East Bentleigh, have won the right to make their films as part of the TAC's Make a Film, Make a Difference (MAFMAD) competition.Find Out More

New Essendon, Victory jumpers to highlight seatbelt safety

Sports fans are being urged to support the first ever Road Safety Round this weekend with specially designed jumpers highlighting seatbelt safety to be worn by Essendon Football Club, Melbourne Victory, Bendigo Bombers, Bendigo Pioneers, Coburg Tigers and Oakleigh Chargers. Find Out More

40 years of seatbelts saving lives in victoria

The Transport Accident Commission will mark 40 years since Victoria became the first jurisdiction in the world to make it mandatory to wear a seatbelt, by renewing calls for people to wear a seatbelt every time they get in the car. TAC Minister Tim Holding launched a month-long TAC campaign commemorating the landmark decision. Find Out More

New campaign shows everybody hurts when you speed

Members of a tight-knit Victorian community have told of the pain of losing 19 year old Luke Robinson who died in a road accident in the hope it will discourage other drivers from speeding. The personal stories of Luke's family, friends, emergency workers, work colleagues, survivors of the crash, eyewitnesses, and others affected by the tragedy form the basis for the TAC's new road safety campaign. Find Out More

One month to go for secondary students to drive road safety messages

Victorian students have about 4 weeks left to be in the running for free driving lessons through a road safety writing competition. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has invited schools to submit up to three pieces of student writing for its annual competition. Find Out More

Six months of road trauma prompts message for drivers to take care

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging the Victorian community to do its part to keep the road toll down.The TAC has released the road toll figures for the first half of the year. Find Out More

 

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