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Young Drivers Admit to Texting and Driving
13 Apr 2012: MEDIA RELEASE: 13 April 2012 New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) data shows that young people are far more likely than older drivers to use their mobile phone while driving and the dangerous habit is far too common. 31% of drivers aged 18 to 25
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Punters urged to plan ahead for Country Racing season
18 Oct 2010: Media Release: 18th October 2010 A new Transport Accident Commission (TAC) campaign will urge people going to the country races to plan their journey to ensure they get to the races and home safely. The TAC last week unveiled the drink driving
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TAC Calls on Filmmakers to Reduce Road Trauma
21 May 2012: MEDIA RELEASE: 21 May 2012 With road deaths of Victorians aged in their 20s rising to 10 more than this time last year, the TAC is today calling on young people to help save lives via the short film competition, Make a Film Make a Difference (MAFMAD)
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Spike in fatalities prompts warning on winter driving
8 Jun 2011: MEDIA RELEASE: 8th June 2011 The latest Transport Accident Commission statistics are a sharp reminder about safe driving in wintry conditions, with Baw Baw showing a 400 per cent spike in fatalities. The TAC has today released its road safety
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TAC staff traffic infringements
17 Jun 2013: The TAC does not condone or accept any driving that breaches the road rules.
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RMIT Students Celebrate Designated Drivers as Unsung Heroes
23 May 2011: MEDIA RELEASE: Monday, 23 May 2011 Students of the BA Music Industry degree at RMIT University have applied their classroom knowledge to create an innovative social media campaign celebrating the unsung heroes of the Melbourne pub-rock scene - the
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Art exhibition to showcase road trauma in a different light
14 Jun 2013: One of the state's most unique art shows is calling on Victorian artists to pick up their paintbrushes, cameras and drawing pads.
https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the…wcase-road-trauma-in-a-different-light
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Student's Film Launched to Reduce Youth Road Trauma
28 Feb 2012: MEDIA RELEASE: 28 February, 2012 A Melbourne teenager's short film created to help reduce youth road trauma will be launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) today. The film, titled
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Rukus, Pajero and Territory Winners in Vehicle Safety
26 Jul 2011: MEDIA RELEASE: 26 July 2011 The newest Ford Territory model has been awarded an extension of its 5-star safety rating in the latest announcement from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). ANCAP also announced 4-star safety ratings for
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Broadford Mechanic Convicted of TAC Fraud
25 Jul 2012: MEDIA RELEASE: 25 July 2012 A Broadford refrigeration mechanic who pleaded guilty to defrauding the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has been handed a six-month jail sentence wholly suspended for one year and ordered to pay back more than $33,000.
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