Media Statements

If you’re travelling around the state this long weekend, make sure you plan a rest stop into your drive. Dedicated SES Volunteers are giving up their time this long weekend to help you, the Tasmanian community, get home safely. By providing free tea and coffee, and a safe place for you to take a powernap,…

In 2021, 35 people lost their lives, which is only slightly down from the 37 recorded in 2020. There were also 242 serious injuries on our roads, down from 290 in 2020.The impact of these deaths on our roads goes far beyond those killed – it affects families, friends and entire communities. Speeding was again…

The Road Safety Advisory Council (RSAC) is urging motorists to slow down as 33 people have lost their lives on Tasmanian roads this year.  RSAC Chair, Scott Tilyard said the lead up to Christmas is a busy time for all of us and sometimes we’re in a rush to get what we need or get…

If you’ve ever travelled around Tasmania by motorcycle, you’ll know that we have some of the world’s best roads to explore on two wheels, but no matter how good a rider you are, ‘you can’t beat Tassie roads’ That’s the message of our new motorcycle safety campaign that launched this week. The campaign, which features…

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport,  Michael Ferguson, launched our brand new Pedestrian Safety campaign on Wednesday, 1 September. This campaign is a reminder for both drivers and pedestrians to look out for each other. If you are driving you must look out for and give way to pedestrians. Drivers are reminded to always look out…