
Governments unable to track road safety targets
Number of deaths is up 5.9 per cent nationwide

Number of deaths is up 5.9 per cent nationwide

Darebin city residents slow down.

Lowering speed limit is a “lazy option”, says shadow minister.

Number of deaths is up 5.9 per cent nationwide

Darebin city residents slow down.

Lowering speed limit is a “lazy option”, says shadow minister.

Despite setting a goal of zero road deaths by 2050, fatal accidents have been on the rise in recent years.

Number of deaths is up 5.9 per cent nationwide

Darebin city residents slow down.

Lowering speed limit is a “lazy option”, says shadow minister.

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