In the next five years, more than 40,000 young Tasmanians will embark on a significant rite of passage: obtaining their driver’s licence.

On average around 300 people are seriously injured or killed on Tasmania’s roads each year, including 67 young people. This is a tragic number that’s not improving. Now is the time to invest in protecting our young people.

Highlighting the tragic impact of road trauma and the ways we can all work to reduce it.

Driver education is crucial for young Tasmanians, writes General Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations Melinda Percival.

Every year in Tasmania, an average of 35 people die on our roads. Mel Percival, RACT GM Advocacy & Government Relations, looks at the story behind these numbers.

Keep safe during the summer holiday period with these tips from Scott Tilyard, Chair of the Road Safety Advisory Council.

A program of real-world testing will provide on-road efficiency results for Tasmanians.

Garry Bailey discusses the inconsistency in workplaces between attitudes on vehicle safety and other workplace practices.

In 2022, there were 41 reductions in speed limits on state and council-controlled roads in Tasmania. In every case, these decisions have been made to keep Tasmanians safe.

To be a voice for our members we must listen to members. Thankfully there’s no shortage of Tasmanians telling us what they think about the core issues we advocate for on their behalf.

There’s a remarkably consistent message that emerges whenever Tasmanians are asked how we can reduce road trauma in this state.