VICTORIA’S Transport Accident Commission will be among hundreds heading to the
Swan Hill racing track next month for the Murray Downs Swan Hill Cup
Day.
Offers of free breath-tests, free coffee and water, and safe driving
advice will available at this year’s major race event, as part of the TAC’s
‘Don’t Bet on Avoiding a Breath Test’ campaign.
During the week, this message
will be aired on local TV, in local newspapers, in race books, on signage at the
track, and around the town.
The TAC have had a presence at up to 30 major
country race meets each season for the last eight years, with locations selected
based on the fatal and serious injury collision rates across regional
Victoria.
Premier of Victoria and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine
announced the ongoing partnership with Country Racing Victoria would continue
for another year at the Warrnambool May Carnival this month.
Country Racing
Victoria Chief Executive Officer Scott Whiteman welcomed the
announcement.
“Country Racing Victoria is delighted to be continuing our
partnership with the TAC for a further 12 months,” he said.
For more of this story, see Wednesday’s Guardian (May 15)
