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Speed limit cuts urged to fix Australia’s road toll ‘crisis’

Last updated: October 1, 2024 1:54 am
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The issue of road safety in Australia is becoming increasingly concerning, with a rise in the road toll prompting calls for drastic measures to be taken. According to recent data, there were 1258 road fatalities in 2023, marking a 6.6 percent increase from the previous year. This trend has continued into 2024, with 863 deaths reported by the end of August.

The Australian government, along with states and territories, has committed to reducing the road toll by half and decreasing serious injuries by 30 percent by 2030. However, achieving this goal will require “brave” decisions, according to Ingrid Johnston, CEO of the Australasian College of Road Safety.

Johnston emphasized the need for policymakers to consider measures such as lowering speed limits and implementing stricter safety regulations for vehicles. She pointed out that Australia has fallen behind in road safety rankings, with other countries making significant progress in reducing fatalities.

At the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference, experts discussed the importance of addressing speed limits to improve road safety. Research has shown that reducing speeds can lead to a significant decrease in road fatalities, as demonstrated by Wales’ success in cutting speed limits on certain roads.

Scott Tilyard, chair of Tasmania’s Road Safety Advisory Council, highlighted the devastating impact of road trauma on families and communities. He stressed the need for a closer examination of speed limits and indicated that Tasmania may consider implementing speed reductions on specific roads.

Despite the urgency of the situation, Tasmania’s Transport Minister Eric Abetz refrained from endorsing specific speed limit cuts, noting that such decisions are made by the transport commissioner. However, the conversation around road safety measures is ongoing, with a focus on implementing effective strategies to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads.

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