In Australia and the US, passenger vehicle rollovers constitute only 2-3% of all crashes but contribute to 30% of crash fatalities. SUVs and four-wheel drive vehicles are frequently involved in rollover crashes due to their high centre of gravity. Policy...
The end of a barrier (the terminal) is the most dangerous part of the barrier system. Gating Redirective Energy Absorbing Terminals (GREAT) are required to lessen the severity of the crash. Victoria currently accepts three GREAT end terminals: • MASH Sequential...
Image: Police reported motorcycle crashes by Victorian Local Government Area (highest 40, last 5 years). It’s not just the touring routes like the Black Spur, Great Ocean Road or the Heidelberg-Kinglake Road where our riding community are being killed and injured. In...
Can raised school crossings be confused with raised pedestrian crossings (wombat crossings) when the flags are not out? This concern is often aired in contemplating raising a school crossing to improve the safety of children crossing. We feel that: 1. We should aim...
