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Statistics show regional drivers dying close to home
30 Sep 2021: The vast majority of people killed on regional Victorian roads are locals to the area, according to new research being presented at an international road safety conference in Melbourne this week.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Used car ratings aim to keep Victorians safe on the roads
28 Sep 2021: Victorians looking to buy a car are being urged to prioritise safety with the release of new used car safety ratings.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Victorians urged to slow down as speed drives up road deaths
10 Sep 2021: As this year's road toll reaches 156 people compared with 148 at the same time last year, the Victorian Government is urging motorists to slow down, with speed contributing to 30 percent of fatalities.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Local artwork features in TAC's journey towards reconciliation
12 Aug 2021: A striking painting by local indigenous artist Norm Stanley will feature in the Geelong-based Transport Accident Commission’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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New research reveals road trauma doesn't discriminate
1 Aug 2021: Victorians are being urged to avoid complacency on the roads, as new research reveals the majority of the state’s road deaths happen because of a simple mistake.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Sporting community to 'Band Together' for road safety
4 Aug 2021: Victorian footballers, netballers and supporters will don blue armbands this weekend to honour people killed on our roads and show their commitment to road safety.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Trial to increase safety for bike riders
7 Jul 2021: The Victorian Government is launching an Australian-first trial using smart bike light technology that will assist in finding new ways to reduce road trauma in cyclists.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Call for young Victorians to enter road safety film comp
5 Jul 2021: The Victorian Government is calling on the state's young creative minds to pitch a short film concept that promotes road safety and helps save lives.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Campaign to get young drivers into safer cars
30 Jun 2021: A new campaign urging young drivers to buy the safest car they can afford is aiming to address an alarming proportion of deaths in older vehicles.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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Trial keeps Victorians moving safely through intersections
5 Jul 2021: An innovative trial has now been completed to improve safety at dangerous intersections, where almost one in four fatal crashes occur.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/media-room/news-and-events/2021
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