safety As hitchhiking is percieved to be a risky activity, there are a number of safeguards to ensure the safety of both the drivers and the hitchhikers.
Drivers wishing to pick up passangers are required to register on the hitchvictoria.com website. They must enter their name, address and current drivers license number. A criminal record check then takes place automatically and if cleared the driver is posted a sticker with their information and driver number to put on the windscreen of their vehicle.
CCTV cameras on the outside and inside of the shelter record both the hitchhiker and the cars which use the service. The footage will be used in the event of an emergency as well to monitor the condition of the shelters.
Hitchhikers are are not reqiured to register online, however it is advised as emergency contact details are then avaliable in the event of something happening and they can be kept up to date of any changes to the roads or shelters. Registration also entitles them to recieve the emergency text message if they opt for it.
As an optional service, both drivers and passengers are able to have an automatic message sent to their smartphone or GPS, If there is no reply to the message an emergency signal is sent to authorities along with the video footage of the most recent people and vehicles to use the service.