Road Safety Advisory Board
The Road Safety Advisory Board is a non-statutory body responsible for advising the Minister responsible for road safety and providing recommendations on the distribution of funds from the Road Safety Fund.
The Board is comprised of 8 members: an ACT Government executive as Chair, and appointed nominees from the 2 ACT CTP insurers, 3 road user representatives and 2 road safety experts. Members are appointed by the Minister responsible for road safety.
Each term of the Board runs for 3 years. The fourth term of the ACT Road Safety Advisory Board commenced on 9 September 2024 and current members are listed below.
Position | Name |
|---|
Chair - Director-General, City and Environment Directorate | Dave Peffer |
ACT CTP Insurer - IAG | Louise Kerkham |
ACT CTP Insurer - Suncorp | Michelle Bain |
Road Safety Expert – ACT Policing | Det Supt Alex Nicolson |
Road Safety Expert | Tom Brimson |
Road User Representative | Kate Beck |
Road User Representative | Christian Beitzel |
Road User Representative | Michael Chew |
End of term reports
End of term reports provide an overview of the activities performed by the Road Safety Advisory Board during its 3-year term.
The ACT Road Safety Fund
The ACT Road Safety Fund was established in July 2015 to fund projects and initiatives related to road safety research and education and road trauma prevention, in support of the Government’s road safety strategy.
The Fund is financed by a $3.20 road safety contribution which is levied by the Government on ACT motor vehicle registration. This fee is current as at 2025 and is subject to CPI.
The Road Safety Advisory Board provides advice and recommendations to the Minister responsible for road safety on the allocation of the Fund.
Funding is available for a range of activities that contribute to improving road safety in the ACT, including road safety programs and rehabilitation services, road safety education and public awareness campaigns, research, road safety audits and feasibility studies into road design and construction. Grant rounds are run annually and any university or community or private organisation may apply for funding.
For further information see the Road Safety Grants Fund.
