Media Statements

Road Safety Advisory Council volunteers provided 4182 voluntarily breath tests today at the Falls festival. A Road Safety Advisory Council spokesperson said 2188 tests were done at the RSAC tent and 1994 at information stations throughout the festival site. Some patrons might have had more than one test. The number of tests this year was…

Road safety authorities and all Tasmanians want a road fatality-free Christmas/New Year. “We can do it,” Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey said today at the launch of Tasmania Police’s Operation Crossroads. “There’s been no Christmas/New Year road fatalities three times in the past 15 years – the most recent 2017-2018.  But last year…

Using your phone when driving is the same as driving with your eyes closed, Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey said today. “Mobile phones are an essential part of our lives but should be no part of driving. Driving is a complex task that demands our full attention. “Distraction – including mobile phone use…

MotoCAP, a world-first safety rating for motorcycle clothing, developed in Australia, has received the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) award for Road Safety at the event in Monaco Sunday evening (AEDT).   Road Safety Advisory Council (RSAC) Chair Garry Bailey said – MotoCAP – was developed by a team of road safety partners in Australia,…

Road Safety Advisory Council Chair Garry Bailey today commended TasWater’s commitment to making Tasmania’s roads safer. TasWater is taking part in National Safe Work Month and has a program of activities, including road safety, for its staff and public. “Including road safety in those activities helps increase awareness of this life and death issue. The Road Safety…