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The Advertiser
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Cyclist, pedestrian deaths jump as rolling road toll reaches 15-year high in Australia
New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period – an increase of 61 deaths, or a 4.8 per cent increase overall. Pedestrian deaths increased by 15.7 per cent to 192 deaths, while cyclist deaths increased 36.7 per cent to 41 overall. Overall road deaths were down in South Australia and the Northern Territory, but soared in Tasmania. The Apple Isle recorded 13 additional road deaths in the 12-month period, a 43.3 per cent increase to 43 in total. Western Australia's road death toll increased by 12.1 per cent or an additional 21 road deaths, for 194 in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While New South Wales recorded only one additional road death, the next most populous states tragically recorded significantly more. Victoria's tally rose from 283 to 299, a 5.7 per cent increase, while Queensland's rose from 286 to 303, a 5.9 per cent increase. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the peak body representing the nation's motoring clubs, said the deadly 12-month period is proof the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) – designed by state and federal governments – is "wildly off track". "Far from halving roads deaths [by 2030] as planned, this latest data shows this Strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception,'' said AAA managing director Michael Bradley. "This Strategy is due for review and the Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis. "This Strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered. "The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia." The AAA notes that no state or territory is on track to meet its targets under the National Road Safety Strategy. Last year, federal transport minister Catherine King secured promises from state governments for greater visibility of road safety data – something the AAA had been calling for for some time. The Federation Funding Agreement – Infrastructure requires state governments to make available greater road safety data, including data on the age, gender, licence status, driving experience and vehicle seating position of people involved in crashes, including whether they engaged in risky behaviour. It also requires governments to provide information on the location, date and time of crashes, as well as the road characteristics and conditions. However, it's unclear whether this data has been received by the federal originally sourced from: New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period – an increase of 61 deaths, or a 4.8 per cent increase overall. Pedestrian deaths increased by 15.7 per cent to 192 deaths, while cyclist deaths increased 36.7 per cent to 41 overall. Overall road deaths were down in South Australia and the Northern Territory, but soared in Tasmania. The Apple Isle recorded 13 additional road deaths in the 12-month period, a 43.3 per cent increase to 43 in total. Western Australia's road death toll increased by 12.1 per cent or an additional 21 road deaths, for 194 in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While New South Wales recorded only one additional road death, the next most populous states tragically recorded significantly more. Victoria's tally rose from 283 to 299, a 5.7 per cent increase, while Queensland's rose from 286 to 303, a 5.9 per cent increase. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the peak body representing the nation's motoring clubs, said the deadly 12-month period is proof the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) – designed by state and federal governments – is "wildly off track". "Far from halving roads deaths [by 2030] as planned, this latest data shows this Strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception,'' said AAA managing director Michael Bradley. "This Strategy is due for review and the Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis. "This Strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered. "The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia." The AAA notes that no state or territory is on track to meet its targets under the National Road Safety Strategy. Last year, federal transport minister Catherine King secured promises from state governments for greater visibility of road safety data – something the AAA had been calling for for some time. The Federation Funding Agreement – Infrastructure requires state governments to make available greater road safety data, including data on the age, gender, licence status, driving experience and vehicle seating position of people involved in crashes, including whether they engaged in risky behaviour. It also requires governments to provide information on the location, date and time of crashes, as well as the road characteristics and conditions. However, it's unclear whether this data has been received by the federal originally sourced from: New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period – an increase of 61 deaths, or a 4.8 per cent increase overall. Pedestrian deaths increased by 15.7 per cent to 192 deaths, while cyclist deaths increased 36.7 per cent to 41 overall. Overall road deaths were down in South Australia and the Northern Territory, but soared in Tasmania. The Apple Isle recorded 13 additional road deaths in the 12-month period, a 43.3 per cent increase to 43 in total. Western Australia's road death toll increased by 12.1 per cent or an additional 21 road deaths, for 194 in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While New South Wales recorded only one additional road death, the next most populous states tragically recorded significantly more. Victoria's tally rose from 283 to 299, a 5.7 per cent increase, while Queensland's rose from 286 to 303, a 5.9 per cent increase. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the peak body representing the nation's motoring clubs, said the deadly 12-month period is proof the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) – designed by state and federal governments – is "wildly off track". "Far from halving roads deaths [by 2030] as planned, this latest data shows this Strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception,'' said AAA managing director Michael Bradley. "This Strategy is due for review and the Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis. "This Strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered. "The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia." The AAA notes that no state or territory is on track to meet its targets under the National Road Safety Strategy. Last year, federal transport minister Catherine King secured promises from state governments for greater visibility of road safety data – something the AAA had been calling for for some time. The Federation Funding Agreement – Infrastructure requires state governments to make available greater road safety data, including data on the age, gender, licence status, driving experience and vehicle seating position of people involved in crashes, including whether they engaged in risky behaviour. It also requires governments to provide information on the location, date and time of crashes, as well as the road characteristics and conditions. However, it's unclear whether this data has been received by the federal originally sourced from: New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period – an increase of 61 deaths, or a 4.8 per cent increase overall. Pedestrian deaths increased by 15.7 per cent to 192 deaths, while cyclist deaths increased 36.7 per cent to 41 overall. Overall road deaths were down in South Australia and the Northern Territory, but soared in Tasmania. The Apple Isle recorded 13 additional road deaths in the 12-month period, a 43.3 per cent increase to 43 in total. Western Australia's road death toll increased by 12.1 per cent or an additional 21 road deaths, for 194 in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While New South Wales recorded only one additional road death, the next most populous states tragically recorded significantly more. Victoria's tally rose from 283 to 299, a 5.7 per cent increase, while Queensland's rose from 286 to 303, a 5.9 per cent increase. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the peak body representing the nation's motoring clubs, said the deadly 12-month period is proof the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) – designed by state and federal governments – is "wildly off track". "Far from halving roads deaths [by 2030] as planned, this latest data shows this Strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception,'' said AAA managing director Michael Bradley. "This Strategy is due for review and the Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis. "This Strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered. "The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia." The AAA notes that no state or territory is on track to meet its targets under the National Road Safety Strategy. Last year, federal transport minister Catherine King secured promises from state governments for greater visibility of road safety data – something the AAA had been calling for for some time. The Federation Funding Agreement – Infrastructure requires state governments to make available greater road safety data, including data on the age, gender, licence status, driving experience and vehicle seating position of people involved in crashes, including whether they engaged in risky behaviour. It also requires governments to provide information on the location, date and time of crashes, as well as the road characteristics and conditions. However, it's unclear whether this data has been received by the federal originally sourced from:
7NEWS
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Cyclist, pedestrian deaths jump as rolling road toll reaches 15-year high in Australia
New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period – an increase of 61 deaths, or a 4.8 per cent increase overall. Pedestrian deaths increased by 15.7 per cent to 192 deaths, while cyclist deaths increased 36.7 per cent to 41 overall. Overall road deaths were down in South Australia and the Northern Territory, but soared in Tasmania. The Apple Isle recorded 13 additional road deaths in the 12-month period, a 43.3 per cent increase to 43 in total. Western Australia's road death toll increased by 12.1 per cent or an additional 21 road deaths, for 194 in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While New South Wales recorded only one additional road death, the next most populous states tragically recorded significantly more. Victoria's tally rose from 283 to 299, a 5.7 per cent increase, while Queensland's rose from 286 to 303, a 5.9 per cent increase. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the peak body representing the nation's motoring clubs, said the deadly 12-month period is proof the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) – designed by state and federal governments – is 'wildly off track'. 'Far from halving roads deaths [by 2030] as planned, this latest data shows this Strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception,'' said AAA managing director Michael Bradley. 'This Strategy is due for review and the Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis. 'This Strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered. 'The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia.' The AAA notes that no state or territory is on track to meet its targets under the National Road Safety Strategy. Last year, federal transport minister Catherine King secured promises from state governments for greater visibility of road safety data – something the AAA had been calling for for some time. The Federation Funding Agreement – Infrastructure requires state governments to make available greater road safety data, including data on the age, gender, licence status, driving experience and vehicle seating position of people involved in crashes, including whether they engaged in risky behaviour. It also requires governments to provide information on the location, date and time of crashes, as well as the road characteristics and conditions. However, it's unclear whether this data has been received by the federal government.
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Cyclist, pedestrian deaths jump as rolling road toll reaches 15-year high in Australia
New data shows the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025 was the deadliest on Australian roads since 2010, due in large part to significant increases in deaths of cyclists and pedestrians. According to data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), there were 1337 road fatalities during this 12-month period – an increase of 61 deaths, or a 4.8 per cent increase overall. Pedestrian deaths increased by 15.7 per cent to 192 deaths, while cyclist deaths increased 36.7 per cent to 41 overall. Overall road deaths were down in South Australia and the Northern Territory, but soared in Tasmania. The Apple Isle recorded 13 additional road deaths in the 12-month period, a 43.3 per cent increase to 43 in total. Western Australia's road death toll increased by 12.1 per cent or an additional 21 road deaths, for 194 in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert While New South Wales recorded only one additional road death, the next most populous states tragically recorded significantly more. Victoria's tally rose from 283 to 299, a 5.7 per cent increase, while Queensland's rose from 286 to 303, a 5.9 per cent increase. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA), the peak body representing the nation's motoring clubs, said the deadly 12-month period is proof the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-30) – designed by state and federal governments – is 'wildly off track'. 'Far from halving roads deaths [by 2030] as planned, this latest data shows this Strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception,'' said AAA managing director Michael Bradley. 'This Strategy is due for review and the Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis. 'This Strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia.' The AAA notes that no state or territory is on track to meet its targets under the National Road Safety Strategy. Last year, federal transport minister Catherine King secured promises from state governments for greater visibility of road safety data – something the AAA had been calling for for some time. The Federation Funding Agreement – Infrastructure requires state governments to make available greater road safety data, including data on the age, gender, licence status, driving experience and vehicle seating position of people involved in crashes, including whether they engaged in risky behaviour. It also requires governments to provide information on the location, date and time of crashes, as well as the road characteristics and conditions. However, it's unclear whether this data has been received by the federal government.
Sky News AU
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News AU
Australian roads a
More people have died on Australian roads in the past year than any other year since 2010, sparking grim warnings from one of the country's peak transport bodies. Data obtained from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics revealed between May 2024 and May 2025, there had been 1337 deaths nation-wide, up 4.8 per cent from the previous period. There have been 562 road deaths in 2025 so far which is up more than seven per cent for the same period in 2024. Almost half of those killed in road incidents were drivers, followed by motorcyclists and passengers. The majority of road deaths since May 2024 were men aged between 40 and 64. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) fears the numbers will keep rising, despite a national effort to ease the death toll. AAA managing director Michael Bradley said no state in the country was on course to meet National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 targets, which aimed to reduce fatalities by 50 per cent and serious injuries by 30 per cent. 'This strategy saw governments commit to road safety interventions that are either not working or not being delivered,' he said. 'Far from halving roads deaths as planned, this latest data shows this strategy has seen fatalities increase 21.9 per cent since its inception.' Mr Bradley said the government needed to rethink the strategy to ensure less people lost their lives on Australian roads.' 'The upcoming review needs to urgently clarify what's working, what's not, and how we need to change the way we're managing road trauma across Australia,' he said. 'The Federal Government needs to show national leadership and ensure this review gets to the bottom of this worsening crisis.' The strategy is based off a 2018 inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020, which saw a 23.2% decrease in road deaths over the period.
Jordan News
06-05-2025
- General
- Jordan News
Ajloun Celebrates World Traffic Day - Jordan News
Ajloun Celebrates World Traffic Day The governorate of Ajloun celebrated World Traffic Day and Arab Traffic Week today, Tuesday, under the slogan: "Slow down—A life is ahead of you." اضافة اعلان During the ceremony, Ajloun Governor Naif Al-Hdayat said that the occasion serves as a moment to reflect on the significant achievements made in road safety, while also acknowledging the painful losses caused by traffic accidents, which call for fostering a traffic culture based on respect for the law. He highlighted that the new Traffic Law of 2023 and the National Road Safety Strategy for 2024–2026, along with its provincial implementation plans, are part of structured efforts aimed at improving the traffic environment and reducing accidents. Ajloun Police Director, Brigadier General Wasfi Al-Azzam, emphasized that road safety is a major national responsibility and a key pillar in protecting lives and property. He noted that the Public Security Directorate implements comprehensive traffic plans aligned with royal directives that prioritize traffic safety as a national concern. He added that adherence to traffic rules reflects the awareness and civility of societies, calling for enhanced traffic education in schools and universities, as well as support for community initiatives that promote road safety, aiming for a safer traffic environment. The event featured film screenings and a play highlighting the dangers of road accidents, along with the distribution of awareness brochures. The celebration concluded with the honoring of several drivers, supporters, traffic officers, and Ajloun police personnel. — (Petra News)
