South-west road users are encouraged to turn on their headlights on Friday to shine a light on the thousands of people killed or seriously injured on the state’s roads each year.
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Warrnambool Road Share, Victoria Police and Road Trauma Support Services Victoria have teamed up for the south-west event.
Road Trauma Support Services Victoria’s regional co-ordinator Rhys Tate said the Shine a Light on Road Safety day would help raise awareness, prevent deaths and injuries on roads and raise funds for people impacted by road trauma.
“Every year over 6000 Victorians are killed or seriously injured on our roads,” he said.
“Our goal is to provide counselling, support and education to improve road safety and ultimately, save lives.
“If just one person changes their behaviour as a result of this campaign, that could mean we have one less fatality on our roads.”
Warrnambool Police Leading Senior Constable John Keats said road safety messages were particularly important during the winter months.
“The impact of wet weather and reduced visibility that comes with driving in winter cannot be underestimated. Every year police attend serious traffic incidents where people haven’t driven to the conditions,” he said.
“We all share a responsibility to make smart and safe choices when travelling on our roads.
“By asking all road users to turn on their headlights on Friday 29 June, we are looking to provide a visual reminder to all road users of the important role they play in ensuring we all get home safely.”
