Road Safety Week
National Road Safety Week (17 May - 24 May) is dedicated to raising awareness about road safety, honouring those affected by road trauma, and promoting safer habits for all road users. It's a week of education, advocacy, and collective action towards zero fatalities and injuries.
Pledge to drive so others survive
This National Road Safety Week we want all Tasmanians to take the pledge to drive so others survive:
I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead.
I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving.
I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
I will protect all vulnerable road users, especially those whose job places them in harm’s way, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe.
Road safety, every day
Each day, we focus on a different aspect of road safety, and how everyone in the community can get involved to help create safer roads for all.
Sunday 17 May
Remember the 1300: that's how many Australians are killed on our roads each year.
Monday 18 May
Make the pledge: to drive so others survive.
Tuesday 19 May
Be mindful of young people on our roads: young drivers aged 16-25 continue to be over-represented in Tasmania's crash statistics.
Wednesday 20 May
Travel the road to kindness: choose kindness and consideration on the road.
Thursday 21 May
Refresh your road rules knowledge: check you’re up to date with the road rules.
Friday 22 May
Plan your journey: plan your journey for a stress-free trip
Saturday 23 May
Drive safely on regional roads: take extra care.
Sunday 24 May
Yellow ride/walk/scoot: Share the road or path with riders and pedestrians. Wear a yellow ribbon in support.
Take the pledge
Commit to ending road trauma in Tasmania by pledging to drive so others survive. You can make the pledge by heading to the NRSW website.