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Drive so others survive


Sunday 11 May marks the start of National Road Safety Week 2025.

Every year, around 1,300 people are killed and another 40,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads.

National Road Safety Week provides an important opportunity to remind Canberrans that road safety is everyone’s responsibility as we work toward Vision Zero – no deaths or serious injuries on our roads.

All Canberrans are being urged to take the pledge to drive so others survive. This means:

Find out more and take the pledge at Road Safety Week.

On Friday 16 May 2025, schools across Canberra will also celebrate National Walk Safely to School Day. This annual event provides an opportunity for parents, carers and teachers to promote safe pedestrian behaviours including vital road-crossing skills. For more information, visit Step up for safety this National Walk Safely to School Day.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.