Queensland Road Safety Week – Distraction and restraint
Today’s theme is distractions and restraints and we are encouraging everyone to make a pledge – to commit to improving a single road behaviour.
Take action against distractions
• In the car, switch your phone to silent so you’re not tempted.
• Keep your phone out of sight. Pop it in the glove box.
• Pull over safely before grabbing your phone or GPS.
Show some restraint
• No matter how short your journey, always wear your seatbelt.
• Make sure children are always properly restrained.
• Remember, the driver is responsible for all passengers buckling up.
Visit Join The Drive for event information and to find out how you can get involved and follow the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SpeakUpforRoadSafety.
Queensland Road Safety Week is a chance for all Queenslanders to be involved in making our roads safer.
‘Speaking up for road safety’ is the focus and we’re encouraging the whole community to have their say.
Communities, schools, sporting groups and workplaces are encouraged to support the Week through hosting local events or sharing road safety information among staff, students, colleagues, family and friends.
You can share a personal story, suggest a road safety tip, talk to your kids, family and friends about staying safe, or make a pledge to improve just one thing to be safer on the road.
Each day of the Week will focus on different road safety issues, kicking off with speed on Monday, drink and drug driving on Tuesday, distractions, seatbelts and child restraints on Wednesday, sharing the road on Thursday and fatigue on Friday.
Source: Brisbane Crime Alert
