As of yesterday, Australia’s holiday road toll was already at 18.
That’s 18 people who won’t be with their families next Christmas. Grandparents, mothers, fathers, siblings, children. Gone.
It’s the time of year when mistakes are made and accidents happen, but most of them could be prevented.
A new anti-speeding campaign from the NSW Government is urging people to slow down this summer.
You might have seen the TV ad for it air during last night’s Big Bash cricket, or if you’ve been watching other programs over the Christmas period. If you did, odds are you’re still thinking about it.
It’s one minute long and utterly devastating.
Two cars are set to collide at a country intersection, but time stops.
The car's drivers — both men — get out and confront one another.
"Mate, I'm so sorry, I thought there was time," the first apologises, realising he is at fault.
Top Comments
A brilliant advertising campaign focusing on the effect on innocent people. We see the statistics of fatalities on our roads regularly. What we don't see is the other costs. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN.
This is a great advertisement. My father used to tell me that every driver on the road has the potential to kill you and you them.