Tag: Road safety
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Federal government commits to releasing states’ and territories’ road trauma data
The government has announced they will require states and territories to reveal crash data to meet road funding requirements. OTR journalist Thomas Docking reports on this commitment and its potential role in future road safety strategies.
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“I didn’t realise how much damage a mobile phone could do until it happened to me” — South Australia is making roads safer one phone detection camera at a time
South Australia’s first mobile phone detection camera was installed earlier this year. As more cameras are rolled out in coming months, it’s hoped they’ll reduce fatal crashes caused by driver distraction.
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“Enough is enough”: South Australians are calling for safer country roads
As the death toll on South Australia’s roads continues to climb in 2023, South Australians are calling for changes to be made to the state’s regional road network.
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Truckers beware: the multiple health crises plaguing Australian truck drivers
A recent study by Monash University unveils concerning details about the wellbeing of Australian truck drivers. Steve Tyrrell shares his insight as a long-haul trucker of 39 years.
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