Australia's Second Generational Approach to Roadside Drug Testing

In October 2018, the Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials’ Committee endorsed the National Drug Driving Working Group report - Australia’s Second Generational Approach to Roadside Drug Testing. The report found that Australia is the

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 07 November 2018
Publication subjects: Drugs, Road

Community Attitudes to Road Safety—2017 survey report

This report documents the findings from the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities’ 2017 survey of community attitudes to road safety. The twenty-fourth in a series of national surveys on community

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 01 June 2018
Publication subjects: Community attitudes

Roadside Drug Testing Scoping Study

A national scoping study into roadside drug testing across Australia has been completed. The researchers noted that overall, Australia has the most intensive roadside drug testing program in the world, with roadside oral fluid testing introduced in

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 30 June 2017
Publication subjects: Drugs, Road

Scoping Study of Mobile Phone use while driving

A national scoping study into mobile phone use while driving across Australia has been completed and the report can be downloaded from the link below. The researchers noted that the use of mobile phones and other mobile technologies has been

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 30 June 2017
Publication subjects: Distraction, Mobile phone, Road

Community Attitudes to Road Safety—2013 survey report

This report documents the findings from the Department's 2013 survey of community attitudes to road safety. The twenty-third in a series of national surveys on community attitudes to road safety was conducted in October and November 2013. A total of

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 17 April 2013
Publication subjects: Community attitudes

Driveway Safety: Are your kids at risk?

Many small children, particularly toddlers, are run over in home driveways. This brochure provides advice about keeping children safe around vehicles at home.

Publication type: Safety Education Material
Release date: 24 August 2012
Publication subjects: Comm attitudes

Community Attitudes to Road Safety—2011 survey report

This report documents the findings from the Department's 2011 survey of community attitudes to road safety. The twenty-second in a series of national surveys on community attitudes to road safety was conducted in May and June 2011. A total of 1,555

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 10 February 2012
Publication subjects: Community attitudes

In-Car Distractions and Their Impact on Driving Activities

In-car distractions can seriously impair driving and potentially contribute to accidents. In-car distractions include mobile phones, entertainment systems, interaction with passengers, and most recently satellite navigation systems. This study

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Publication sub type: Grant
Release date: 13 December 2010
Publication subjects: Behaviour, Distraction

Community Attitudes to Road Safety–2009 survey report

This report documents the findings from the Department's 2009 survey of community attitudes to road safety. The twenty-first in a series of national surveys on community attitudes to road safety was conducted in March and April 2009. A total of

Publication type: Research and Analysis Report
Release date: 14 January 2010
Publication subjects: Community attitudes

Fatal Heavy Vehicle Crashes Australia: Quarterly Bulletin, January–March 2009

Fatal Heavy Vehicle Crashes Australia is a quarterly bulletin presenting recent data on fatal road crashes involving heavy vehicles as well as historical comparisons.  It is produced using data supplied by the eight states and territories.

Publication type: Statistical Data Series
Release date: 28 October 2009
Publication subjects: Fatality, Heavy vehicle