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ACRS - Australasian College of Road Safety

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The ACRS is a not-for-profit membership association for road safety professionals, advocates, and members of the public from across the globe, who are focused on eliminating fatal and serious injuries from road crashes.

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🦺 Today marks Road Worker Day of Remembrance 2025 🚧

The ACRS honours those who’ve been injured or killed while maintaining all roads, and recognise those who continue this vital work every day.

#RWDOR #RoadWorkerDay #RoadSafety #WeRemember

08.11.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months?
Join ACRS webinar β€œ12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?”
6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT
Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen
πŸ”— https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/
#RoadSafety

04.11.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at #2025ARSC in Perth!
From inspiring talks to the Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium and the Road Safety Field Day at UWA, it was an unforgettable week of learning and collaboration.
πŸ‘‰ https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/
#RoadSafety #ACRS #VisionZero

28.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months?
Join ACRS webinar β€œ12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?”
6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT
Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen
πŸ”— https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/
#RoadSafety

26.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚢 Today at #2025ARSC in Perth:

What data do we need to make walking safer?
Austroads’ new minimum datasets improve tracking, design & fairness - safer streets for all.

https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#PedestrianSafety #VisionZero

23.10.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧠 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH:

Do crashes only cause physical harm?

Mental health conditions double post-crash & 16% develop PTSD. Early screening & support are critical.

https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#MentalHealth #RoadTrauma

23.10.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟣 FINAL DAY OF #2025ARSC! 🟣
🏍️ Motorcycle Safety plenary chaired by Teresa Senserrick.
Keynote: Nigel Kapa - β€œRide Forever: how post-licence training can work”, with panellists Dave Wright, Chris Hurren & Kenn Beer.
πŸŽ‰ Closing with Ingrid Johnston + 2026 host reveal. Thanks WA Chapter!
#RoadSafety

22.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚑ TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: If lower speeds save lives, why is change so hard?

Case studies show engaging communities, showing benefits & tackling myths are key to speed management success.

https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#SpeedManagement #SafeSystem

22.10.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH: Older drivers & families on licensing rules. Support exists for assessments, but confusion about modified licences is a barrier. Clearer engagement can boost safety & independence. πŸ‘΄
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/
#OlderDrivers #LicensingPolicy

22.10.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš— TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH:
Tackling 50k+ drug-driving cases annually. A new risk-based approach combines sanctions & therapy to cut reoffending and address misuse. Balancing justice & public health saves lives.
#DrugDriving #RoadSafetyStrategy

22.10.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟣 🌟 DAY THREE AT #2025ARSC 🌟 🟣
Today opens with Dr Lee Randall with β€œRoad Safety Apartheid and the Imperative of Equity.”
Austroads plenary this afternoon: β€œStrengthening Road Safety Management for a Path to Zero.”
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/
#RoadSafety #PathToZero #ACRS

21.10.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AFTERNOON SESSIONS AT #2025ARSC include: Local Government, E-scooters, Enforcement & Policing, Fatigue, Motorcyclists, Technology, Road Design, and Crash Data.
Plenary debate: β€œThat we are on track to meet 2030 targets”
#ACRS Gala Dinner and Road Safety Awards
#RoadSafety #VisionZero #SafeRoads

21.10.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌏 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH:
What happens when WA invests $1b in safer roads?
7,200+ km treated, fatal crashes cut >50%, ~9 lives saved each year.
A powerful case for safer infrastructure.
#SafeSystem #RegionalRoadSafety

21.10.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 TODAY AT #2025ARSC IN PERTH- Session 3:
Can more police enforcement cut road deaths?
NZ’s Operation Open Roads doubled breath tests & boosted speeding notices - achieving the lowest fatality rate in recent history.
#RoadSafety #TrafficEnforcement #Policing

21.10.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟣 🌟 Day Two of the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference begins in Perth! β˜€οΈ 🟣
At 9am, we open with key addresses from ACRS and Austroads leaders, followed by keynote speaker Prof Wes Marshall, author of Killed by a Traffic Engineer.
#2025ARSC #RoadSafety #ACRS #Perth

20.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟣 🌟 The 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference begins today in Perth!
Join us for the Road Safety Field Day at UWA - a free event uniting researchers, government, emergency services and industry to showcase innovation and collaboration in action.
#ARSC2025 #RoadSafety #SafeRoads

19.10.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ 2025 ARSC STARTS TODAY! πŸŽ‰
πŸ—“οΈ 20-23 Oct
πŸ“ Pan Pacific Perth
Theme: Equity, Elasticity & Evolution - advancing fairness, adaptability & innovation in road safety.
Join researchers, practitioners & policymakers from across Australasia.
#2025ARSC #RoadSafety #2025Perth #ACRS

19.10.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#2025ARSC begins next Monday 20 October in Perth, welcoming 600+ delegates from across Australasia and beyond.
Expect a packed program of interactive sessions, field trips, and keynotes
Register now: πŸ‘‰ https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/

#RoadSafety #2025ARSC #PerthEvents

13.10.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How did Helsinki record zero road deaths in 12 months?
Join ACRS webinar β€œ12 Months Fatality Free in Helsinki - How Did They Do It?”
6 Nov | 5 - 6pm AEDT
Speaker: Traffic engineer Roni Utriainen
πŸ”— https://acrs.org.au/event/12-months-fatality-free-in-helsinki-how-did-they-do-it-2025/
#RoadSafety

13.10.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The countdown is on with just 2 weeks until the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference!

From 20 - 23 October in Perth, ARSC brings together the brightest minds in road safety and injury prevention.

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/

#RoadSafety #ACRS

06.10.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 3 weeks to go until the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference in Perth!
With exclusive activities: Walking Bridge Tour, Safety Strides, Quiz Night & NEW Twilight Safari at Perth Zoo. 🦁
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Register now πŸ‘‰ https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/

29.09.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited for #ARSC2025 in Perth?

We’re bringing global experts like Dr Wes Marshall (Killed by a Traffic Engineer) & Dr Lee Randall (Road Ethics Project) to the stage – plus activities like Field Day, Quiz Night, morning runs & tours & more.
Register now πŸ‘‰ australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au

12.09.2025 05:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 ARSC – Program Now Available! 🌟
Less than 8 weeks until #ARSC2025 in Perth.

πŸ‘‰ Inspiring plenaries
πŸ‘‰ Hands-on workshops
πŸ‘‰ Equity-focused talks
πŸ‘‰ Networking across the road safety sector.

πŸ“… 20–23 October | Perth, WA
πŸ“– View the program: australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/

#ACRS

27.08.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 ACRS Excellence in Road Safety Award Taster Webinar

Thursday 25 September 2025 | πŸ•› 12–1:30pm (AEST)
Zoom | Free for members, $20 for non-members

πŸ‘‰ Register here: acrs.org.au/event/2025-a...

#RoadSafety #ACRS #Webinar #ExcellenceinRoadSafety #Awards

25.08.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE AUGUST 2025 ACRS JOURNAL OF ROAD SAFETY (Vol. 36, Issue 3) IS HERE!

From memes that outperformed other posts in Uttarakhand, to safer roundabout designs in Croatia, and fresh insights on risky driving behaviours worldwide, it’s packed with must-read research. Read: journalofroadsafety.org

19.08.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Manila for the Asia-Pacific Regional Road Safety Conference?

Join the ACRS International Outreach Chapter event with Dr Ingrid Johnston (CEO, ACRS).

11 September 2025 - 2–3pm PHST - ADB HQ, Manila

Connect, collaborate & share road safety.

Free. Register here: acrs.org.au/event/acrs-i...

18.08.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Perth for #ARSC2025 - 20-23 Oct.
Theme: Equity, Elasticity & Evolution. Four days of collaboration, innovation, and networking to make our roads safer.
Register now πŸ‘‰ australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/
#RoadSafety #ARSC2025 #ACRS #VisionZero

12.08.2025 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COMING SOON!!

The AUGUST edition of the ACRS Journal of Road Safety (Vol 36, Issue 3) is out Wed 20 August here: journalofroadsafety.org

Featuring new research and case studies -
#ACRS #JRS #RoadSafety #OriginalRoadSafetyResearch #RoadSafetyCaseStudies

07.08.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACRS CEO Dr Ingrid Johnston met today with our Patron, Governor-General Samantha Mostyn AC, at Admiralty House, Sydney. Joined by ACRS Council member David McTiernan (NTRO), they discussed the road safety challenges today.
#RoadSafety #ACRS

27.06.2025 06:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ“ VIC (AUS) based & working in road safety (non-govt)?

Apply now for a scholarship to attend the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference in Perth! Includes travel, registration & ACRS membership (up to $3k).

Applications close 11 July.
πŸ”— australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/scholarship-...

20.06.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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