The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is calling on the Australian Government to urgently implement measures to address persistently high road trauma rates nationwide. In 2024, 1,300 people were killed on Australian roads – the highest number since 20121 and thousands of people seriously injured. A bold and evidence-based approach must be implemented now.
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) welcomes the discussion on reducing school zone speed limits to 30km/h and urges the Tasmanian Government to take an evidence-based approach to road safety policy. Research consistently demonstrates that lower speed limits significantly reduce the likelihood and severity of pedestrian injuries, particularly for children. International and Australian studies
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is calling on the Australian Government to take immediate action to address Australia’s ongoing road safety crisis. The nation has now failed to meet the targets of not just one, but two previous National Road Safety Strategies (NRSS) – 2001-2010 and 2011-2020 – and is falling well behind
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is calling on the Australian Government to take immediate action to address Australia’s ongoing road safety crisis. The nation has now failed to meet the targets of not just one, but two previous National Road Safety Strategies (NRSS) – 2001-2010 and 2011-2020 – and is falling well behind
A Mildura-based low cost solution to dangerous intersections has taken out one of Australasia’s premier road safety awards, the 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award. The award recognises exemplary innovation and effectiveness in saving lives and injuries on roads. The winning project, titled ‘Low Cost Implanted Compact Roundabout’, was led by Christopher Davis, Road Safety Officer
Congratulations to leading road safety advocates, A/Professor Jeremy Woolley, Director of the Centre for Automotive Safety Research, and Dr John Crozier, Chair of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Trauma Committee, who were presented with prestigious 2018 ACRS Fellowship at last night’s glittering ACRS Award Ceremony at Sydney’s Doltone House. The ceremony took place in front
A Northern Territory indigenous program changing the attitudes and behaviours towards the use of proper child car restraints has taken out Australasia’s premier road safety award, the 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award, recognising exemplary innovation andeffectiveness to save lives and injuries on roads. The Northern Territory Motor Accidents (Compensation) Commission (MACC) project, led by Team Leader
Congratulations to leading road safety advocate Professor Michael (Mike) Regan who was presented with the prestigious 2019 ACRS Fellowship at last night’s ACRS Award Ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The award recognises Professor Regan’s global impact and leadership in transport human factors and road safety. The award ceremony took place in front of 500
Congratulations to Research Fellow Dr Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios who was presented with the inaugural 2019 ACRS Young Leaders Oration Award at last night’s ACRS Award Ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The award recognises Dr Oviedo-Trespalacios’s inspiring work and potential for future leadership in the field of road safety. The award ceremony took place in front
A Mildura-based low cost solution to dangerous intersections has taken out one of Australasia’s premier road safety awards, the 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award. The award recognises exemplary innovation and effectiveness in saving lives and injuries on roads. The winning project, titled ‘Low Cost Implanted Compact Roundabout’, was led by Christopher Davis, Road Safety Officer
ACRS President, Lauchlan McIntosh AM, today released the 2014 ACRS Submission to the Australian Road Safety Community, a comprehensive report informing all stakeholders, including the general public, of the opportunities that are available to address the serious issue of road deaths and injuries in Australia. The causes and consequences of road trauma severely impact the
The College was delighted that our Patron, the Governor-General of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC, was able to join us in celebration of excellence in road safety, and to present the 2014 ACRS awards at a Cocktail Reception held last Thursday 13 Nov 2014 at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne. Over 250 of Australasia’s foremost