The Transport Accident Commission will be at the Hanging Rock Cup this weekend to encourage safe travel home.
TAC is launching a new ‘Ready’ campaign with Country Racing Victoria to highlight the risks associated with driving to and from races when alcohol is involved, reminding racegoers that they are only truly ‘ready’ once they have made plans to get home safely at the end of the day.
“We’re working closely with Country Racing Victoria to ensure there are enough safe transport options available for racegoers across the state,” said Sam Cockfield, Acting CEO, TAC.
This year’s campaign follows a tragic year on Victoria’s roads in 2024, with 282 lives lost compared with 295 in 2023. More than half of the fatalities in 2024 occurred in regional areas.
The campaign will be prominent on social media and in race book advertisements in the run-up to country race events across Victoria to highlight the various transport options available to those attending regional events, such as taxis, rideshares and shuttle buses.
The TAC will be present at more than 20 Country Cups, where punters will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win $500 fuel vouchers and learn about the dangers of drink-driving.
