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Road Safety Commission

As the voice of road safety in Western Australia, the Road Safety Commission is dedicated to tackling road trauma, which is one of the biggest and most sustained causes of death and injury in the community.

Announcements

Minister for Road Safety and Minister for Transport riding eScooters
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New eRideables legislation expected before Christmas

Drafting of new legislation governing eRideables in Western Australia is currently progressing. The proposed legislation will follow the Australian Road Rules and will apply rules that consider the safety of all road users. The new rules are expected to be introduced prior to Christmas 2021.
Minister and local MP Stuart Aubrey take a step back in time with baby in bassinet in back seat of car
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Minister applauds 50 years of seatbelts in WA

As Western Australia approaches the 50th anniversary of seatbelt legislation in the State, Road Safety Minister Paul Papalia applauds WA drivers on belting up for (almost) 50 years.
Woman getting into the car with the text Make the safest choice.
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2021 Used Car Safety Ratings Guide released

The 2021 Used Car Safety Ratings Guide is now available. The guide is an important resource when buying a second-hand vehicle, using world-wide crash data to rate the safety of more than 250 vehicle models.
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Your Licence Is Your Life (YLYL)

Your Licence Is Your Life (YLYL) is a fun, interactive and free app that has been launched by the Road Safety Commission to help improve road awareness across vulnerable driver groups including Aboriginal Australians, the CaLD community and young people.
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Road rules and penalties
Get Streetwise
Staying safe on WA roads
Community grants
Road statistics
Child car restraints

What we do

The Road Safety Commission works to reduce road trauma on WA roads, responding to road users presenting the highest risk.

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Road rules and penalties

Find out about speeding, drink/drug driving and other driving offences in WA.
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Staying safe on WA roads

Safety information for various road users.
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Road statistics

Road fatality statistics including year to date comparisons, annual data, metropolitan and regional statistics.
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Road safety games

Take the challenge. Test your skill. Can you beat our road safety games?
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Driving Change

The McGowan Government has set an ambitious target to reduce road fatalities and severe injuries on Western Australian roads
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Get Streetwise

Learn about how to be road ready with our new Get Streetwise website

Corporate information

About the Road Safety Commission
About the Road Safety Council
Road safety research
Road safety resources
Annual Report 2021

Publications

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Ministerial reporting

Contact

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Page reviewed 18 November 2021

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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