Some of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks will be illuminated yellow this week, to raise awareness of road trauma and support those affected by it.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan, today joined Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer and Road Trauma Support Services Volunteers James Thompson and Tarli Bogtstra to launch the annual Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign.
Some of Victoria’s most iconic buildings are being lit up in the campaign's trademark yellow, including Parliament House, the Bolte Bridge, the Art Centre Spire, Victorian State Library, AAMI Park, the Carousel Geelong, Box Hill Town Hall and the Ballarat Town Hall.
Victorian motorists are also being invited to turn on their headlights when driving on Friday 6 May to show their commitment to road safety and remember those who we have lost.
Victorian motorists are being urged to get behind the Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign, with the number of lives lost on Victorian roads, higher than the same time last year.
Road Trauma Support Services Victoria play a vital role in helping Victorians whose lives have been profoundly affected by road trauma.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan
“Already this year far too many people have been killed on our roads. These numbers represent real people who will be missed by their families, friends and colleagues.”
“Preventing deaths and injuries on our road is a responsibility for every Victorian motorist and events like Shine a Light on Road Safety help the community to have a voice in our push Towards Zero.”
Quotes attributable to Road Trauma Support Services CEO Cameron Sinclair
“If we are prepared to work together and drive as though our loved ones are in the car next to us, we will make our roads safer places for all us.”
“We all use our roads to move around and connect with other people. Let’s work as a community to keep everyone safe. Together we can all shine a very bright light on road safety, and how important it is to us.”
Reviewed 19 August 2020