As Rural Road Safety Month 2024 kicks off, Ipswich Police and local organisations are emphasising the importance of safe driving on rural and regional roads. Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy joined West Bremer Radio to discuss the initiative, which aims to reduce the high number of fatalities occurring in rural areas.
“Shockingly, almost two out of three road fatalities happen in regional areas, and this has remained consistent, with the same concerning statistics in 2023,” Sheedy said. In the lead-up to the school holidays, Ipswich Police are partnering with local communities, councils, schools, and organisations like the Ipswich District Road Safety Committee and PCYC Boonah to raise awareness.
One key event during Rural Road Safety Month will take place at Kolo Gardens on Sunday, 29 September, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The event, aimed at promoting road safety for motorcyclists and other road users, will feature a barbecue where attendees can “grab a snag and chat” about road safety, mental health, and more.
Participants are encouraged to “sow the seeds of change” by driving safely and being aware of the “fatal five” causes of road accidents: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction. Ipswich Police remind drivers to adjust their driving to road conditions, particularly when encountering loose surfaces or hazards unique to rural areas, such as wildlife.
“Every hazard on the road has an impact on how your car behaves,” Sheedy noted, stressing that drivers should reduce speed and prepare for changing road conditions when driving on rural and remote roads.
The Queensland Police Service remains committed to reducing road trauma, reminding everyone that road safety is a shared responsibility.
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