Everybody’s ready for a day at the races, including the police, paramedics and State Emergency Service (SES), the first responders to a crash on our regional roads.
Alcohol can affect our perception, vision, concentration, reaction time and causes drowsiness – all of which increase the chances of having an accident.
If people avoid driving after drinking, the number of road fatalities could be reduced by up to 20% each year. That’s around 50 lives every year that could be saved.
Make your safe travel plans today, because if we all get home safely, everyone wins.
What can you do to stay safe?
The way to avoid drink driving is simple. If you're going to drink, plan not to drive.
Some country race venues may have limited access to public transport. You can arrange a designated driver, stay the night nearby or pre-book a taxi, rideshare or bus.
Drink driving. What will it cost you?
If you are caught drink driving with a BAC of 0.05 or more you’ll:
- Lose your licence need to complete a compulsory Behaviour Change Program.
- Get an alcohol interlock installed in any vehicle you drive (once re-licensed) for at least six months.
- Need to drive with a zero BAC requirement for at least 3 years and,
for the most serious offences, risk going to jail.
Plan how you’re getting home
Country Racing Victoria (CRV) has transport options available for each race day on their website.
TAC also support the funding of shuttle buses at some racing venues via the TAC Safe Travel Grant program in conjunction with Country Racing Victoria.
Make your plans today by visiting the Country Racing Victoria website here.
