ROADSAFE Goulburn Valley (RSGV) and The Shepparton Adviser are urging drivers to Rest and Be Safe This Kings’ Birthday holiday season.
Located at key rest stops statewide, these sites offer free tea, coffee and snacks, encouraging drivers to stop and enjoy vital rest before continuing their journey.
Many community groups will be manning Pause Stop, Driver Revivor sites along major regional routes, providing drivers with safe places to pull over, reset, and recharge. Many of these vans are manned by with VICSES, Lions Club, Rotary and RSL volunteers.
VICSES volunteers, are accredited to perform complex rescues using hydraulic tools such as the ‘jaws of life’, regularly work alongside Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and fire services to save lives.
In many cases these same members will attend a collision site as first responders and the message is quite clear—they would rather not! Preferring that you get to your destination safely.
We at RSGV are urging all road users to exercise extra care, take breaks at least every two hours, share driving duties where possible, and avoid driving at times they would normally be asleep.
Our suggestion is to take advantage, have a minimum 15-minute power nap.
Whilst there, check out some of the local knowledge and resources to plan a safe journey and explore local attractions. Members are usually up for a chat, which can be entertaining.
Whether you’re heading to the coast, the country or to the opening of the snow season, remember, one small stop can make one big difference.
Can you make a difference?
