Local Governments across Western Australia are reminding drivers of their responsibility whilst travelling on the roads during the busy Easter long weekend. 

WA Local Government Association President Mayor Troy Pickard said everyone has a role to play as we strive towards a vision of zero deaths and injuries on our roads. 

“Road safety is not just up to governments, police officers, road designers or road safety organisations – it’s a responsibility of the entire community,” Mayor Pickard said.

“To move towards this vision we need to create a safe system with safe drivers travelling at safe speeds in safe vehicles on safe roads.

“The Blessing of the Roads campaign is one of the ways Local Governments are helping to raise awareness road safety in their local communities.

“Many Local Governments across the State will be joining forces with local road safety partners as well as emergency service personnel to hold a formal ceremony to bless the roads in the week leading up to the Easter long weekend.

“Any death or serious injury on the roads is one too many, so we all need to make a conscious effort to be cautious, take care and be well rested when travelling on our roads over the upcoming holiday season.”

Plan ahead this Easter and remember to:

• Slow down and drive to the conditions.
• Make sure you and your passengers wear a seatbelt or appropriate child car restraint.
• Turn off your mobile phone or put it out of reach to avoid using it while driving.
• If you plan to drink, plan not to drive.
• Swap drivers every two hours or stop and revive at one of the many coffee stops or Driver Reviver locations run by volunteers throughout WA. Driver Reviver locations can be found by visiting  www.roadwise.asn.au/resources/projects/driver .

For further information about the Blessing of the Roads campaign, visit www.roadwise.asn.au  

Note:
Individual Local Governments organise Blessing of the Roads events within their community in the lead up to the Easter long weekend.
Details of known Blessing of the Road events