Get involved this National Road Safety Week
12 May 2021
Inverell Shire Council is appealing to drivers to take the road safety pledge so others survive, as part of Yellow Ribbon National Road Safety Week from 16 to 23 May 2021.
“It is important that everyone remains safe on our roads and there are practices we can all change to help. Keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone, be aware of vulnerable road users and most importantly slow down. Speeding is the major cause of crashes in our region and the majority of people involved in these crashes are locals”, says mayor, Paul Harmon.
“Each year around 1,200 people are killed and 44,000 are injured on Australian roads. You can help reduce fatal and casualty crashes by being aware and changing your habits”.
Take the Pledge online by visiting roadsafetyweek.com.au or #DriveSoOthersSurvive and show your support by wearing a yellow ribbon available for free at Council or placing a bumper sticker on your vehicle, also available at Council.
National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative from Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partners in road safety with the State and Federal Government.
Image: Mayor Paul Harmon with the Drive so Others Survive reflective bumper sticker, available for free at Council.
For further information contact:
Fiona Adams | Inverell Shire Council | PO Box 138 | Inverell NSW 2360 | 02 67288288 | Fiona.Adams@inverell.nsw.gov.au
