Victoria shines for road safety

THIS upcoming week, the Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign will bring road trauma to the fore of Victorian minds.

Run by Road Trauma Support Services Victoria, the initiative aims to raise community awareness, stop injuries and deaths on our roads, and raise money for people affected by this trauma.

RTSSV is a provider of counselling, support and education, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of road users across the state.

From Monday 6 to Sunday 12 May, the service has organised for iconic Victorian landmarks to be lit up in solidarity with the campaign and National Road Safety Week.

All participating landmarks will be illuminated yellow, and Ballarat’s Town Hall clock will be involved from 8 May.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Samantha McIntosh said everyone has a part to play in decreasing road casualties.

“By lighting up the Town Hall clock yellow we’re hoping it sparks a conversation in our community about road safety.”

On Friday 10 May, people are encouraged to drive with their headlights on all day, to continue raising awareness.

RTSSV hopes this will bring motorists together in a demonstration committed to better road safety.

A social media hashtag will further spread the week’s message.

“Everyone deserves to arrive home safely, so let’s #shinealightonroadsafety and look out for one another on the road,” Cr McIntosh said.

If you have been impacted by road trauma, you are encouraged to contact RTSSV 1300 367 797. Head to mycause.com.au to donate.