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Dangerous driver distraction
of fatal and serious crashes on our roads are caused by distracted driving.
In August, RACT made a submission to the Legislative Council Select Committee into Road Safety (read more on page 52). One of the key recommendations was around reducing driver distraction, which accounts for 24% of fatal and serious crashes on our roads. Research has shown that distraction while using a mobile phone is equivalent to driving with a blood-alcohol level of between .07 and .10. Recently, the government purchased eight new road safety cameras which can detect people using their phones while driving, speeding or not wearing a seat belt. While legislation is needed to allow these cameras to be rolled out, this is a critical step forward in reducing road trauma.
P For more, visit ract.com.au/community/advocating-change
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