REGIONAL Roads Victoria (RRV) is urging drivers to put safety first this holiday season and take extra care on the roads.<\/p>\n
RRV chief regional roads officer Paul Northey said it was a busy time of year as people travel across the state to visit their loved ones.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that people have a lot on their mind leading into the holidays \u2013 but when you get behind the wheel it\u2019s important that you pay attention to what you and others are doing on the road,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBe aware of the driving conditions, particularly if there is bad weather or if you\u2019re driving on unfamiliar roads. Watch out for cyclists and pedestrians, especially at busy tourist destinations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you plan on drinking, don\u2019t plan on driving \u2013 it\u2019s just not worth the risk. And remember, it\u2019s always better to arrive at your destination safely than to put your life and the lives of others at risk by speeding, using your phone or driving while tired.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Northey said RRV crews had been working hard in the lead up to Christmas and aimed to be off the road as much as possible over the busy holiday period to limit disruptions.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou will have seen our crews out fixing roads right across regional Victoria over the past months\u2013 where possible, we\u2019ll be off the road these holidays so everyone travelling can get to where they are going with minimal disruptions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you do come across one of our work sites, please remember to slow down and obey the signed speed limits and traffic management on site.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re committed to providing safe conditions for all road users and encourage the community to notify us about road issues by calling us on 133 778.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom all of us at RRV, safe travels!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
REGIONAL Roads Victoria (RRV) is urging drivers to put safety first this holiday season and take extra care on the roads. RRV chief regional roads officer Paul Northey said it was a busy time of year as people travel across the state to visit their loved ones. \u201cWe know that people have a lot on […]<\/p>\n