Behavioural issues
Influencing the behaviour of road users is critical if we are to prevent death and serious injury on our roads. The reality is that if people obeyed speed limits, didn't drink or take drugs and drive, wore a seatbelt and were not distracted when driving - the road toll would significantly reduce.
Education provides the information that influences road users' decisions and continues to be a critical element in the State's approach to reducing fatalities and serious injuries. Road Safety initiatives lead to safer behaviours with mass communication campaigns.
Communication and education strategies are based on targeted road safety research with an emphasis on valuing responsible behaviour and empowering individuals to achieve positive road safety outcomes.
Latest news
Changes to CTP in South Australia
19 May 2019From 1 July 2019, your Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance will be your choice.
Southern Expressway Community Safety Initiatives
16 Jan 2019The department has committed to improve safety along its transport networks and to provide some practical responses to incidents of object throwing.
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Road safety works
Heysen Tunnels routine maintenance works
08 May 2019Motorists are advised there will be a closure of the Heysen Tunnels this week on the night of May 10 to allow for routine maintenance activities to occur.
Additional southbound lane restrictions for the Darlington Upgrade Project
06 May 2019The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) advises motorists that lane restrictions for southbound traffic on Main South Road will be in place at the Darlington Upgrade Project for remediation works in the lowered motorway caused by recent rain.
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