More than 2,200 netball and football players across 20 regional centres in the Riverina, New South Wales took to the courts and fields as part of an annual road safety event.
For the third year running Transport for NSW and AFL NSW/ACT teamed up for Road Safety Round to promote the Towards Zero message and encouraged the sporting community to prioritise road safety on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August.
“The three biggest killers on NSW roads are speed, drink and drug driving, and fatigue,” said Transport for NSW Regional Director South, Cassandra Ffrench.
“We are reminding motorists about the importance of driving below the speed limit, driving to conditions, being well-rested before getting behind the wheel, and having a Plan B to safely get home.
“Clubs promoting conversations in a team environment is an important step towards creating a culture which puts road safety at the top of the ladder.
“We want everyone to get home safely to their loved ones, after training and after the game.”
During Road Safety Round players wore Towards Zero socks to serve as a reminder that crashes can be prevented and lives can be saved by making safe choices.
