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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

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News story

Belt Up Safety Campaign Launched

A new campaign launched by the State Government aims to highlight seatbelt safety, using scenarios involving a cricket player, firefighter, and a tradesperson to encourage the viewer to question their reluctance to wear a seatbelt. 
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News story

Shadows of Summer campaign launched

The Shadows of Summer campaign launched on Saturday 19th December at Bathers Beach in Fremantle. This summer, shadows representing people lost on our roads this year will be installed across WA to provoke reflection on road safety and driver behaviour.
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News story

New eRideables rules are here

New rules around eRideables have been gazetted and will come into effect at 12.01am Saturday 4th December 2021. If you are an eRider, or a road user of any sort, please make yourself familiar with the new rules to ensure every journey is a safe one.
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Road rules and penalties
Get Streetwise
Staying safe on WA roads
Community grants
Road statistics
Child car restraints
eRideables
Guide to Driving on WA Roads
The Life Toll

What we do

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

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National Road Safety Week 15-22 May 2022

National Road Safety Week (NRSW) is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partnering road safety organisations and government, to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. Visit our National Road Safety Week Hub to see what's going on during the week and to see how you can get involved! 

 

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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?

Driving change

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
Social media

Publications

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Ministerial reporting

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Page reviewed 10 May 2022

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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