Fatality Free Friday is an annual initiative which encourages drivers to think about and change their behaviour on the road.
Campbelltown City Council is getting behind this year’s event on Friday, May 26.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, said Fatality Free Friday had a specific goal of zero deaths on Australian roads on one day, but it was about more than just one day, it was about changing behaviour in the long term.
“Council runs road safety programs throughout the year which aim to keep our community safe, including U-Turn the Wheel to Stay Alive for year 11 students and free child car seat safety checks six times a year,” he said.
“But we can only keep our community safe on the road if all drivers take responsibility,’’ the mayor said after a promotional event outside the civic centre with local police officers this morning.
“One death is too many, and has tragic and lasting impacts on family, friends, and the wider community.”
Fatality Free Friday is organised by the Australian Road Safety Foundation to encourage drivers to consciously think about safety on the road on one specific Friday.
The idea is that over time they will be more aware of the importance of safe driving every time they get behind the wheel.
Locals will be able to pledge their commitment to driving safely on Fatality Free Friday by signing an inflatable car which will be located on the lawn outside Campbelltown Civic Centre, on Queen Street.
Click here to find out more about council’s road safety programs.
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