Media Statements

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Scott Tilyard has commenced as the new Chair of theTasmanian Road Safety Advisory Council, bringing a renewed focus on road safetyinitiatives, improving driver behaviour and tangible actions. Well known and highly regarded across the state, Mr Tilyard served with Tasmania Police formore than 40 years. He also played a vital and…

Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey today urged Tasmanians to take the pledge to support road safety. “By going to roadsafetyweek.com.au and pledging to drive so others survive, you are making a commitment to do just that,” Mr Bailey said. The pledge is part of National Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Week launched in Launceston…

Everyone makes mistakes when they’re driving and some can end in death and serious injury, Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey said today. “Vehicle safety has improved markedly over the decades, but in the past few years there has been a significant step-change improvement in the in-built safety of vehicles. “Tasmanians are encouraged to…

Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey today welcomed the launch of a series of videos by emergency service workers. The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management produced the videos for social media. The Road Safety Advisory Council funded production. “SES, Fire, Ambulance and Police front-line workers talk direct to camera in these high-quality…

The sentiment of the 1988 song made famous by Ronan Keating, When You Say Nothing At All, is the centrepiece of the latest anti-drink-driving campaign Real Mates. Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey said today nothing needs to be said when a look can say it all. That’s the message of the latest anti-drink-driving…