From left: Occupational therapist Jenny Witterick, VicRoads Metro South East road safety team leader Colin Lill, Casey mayor Colin Butler, facilitator and Road Safe member Nancy Gardner and RACV Years Ahead presenter Mal Higgins.MORE than 50 older drivers proved it’s never too late to learn new tricks.
They were taking part in the City of Casey’s free Keeping Safe and Mobile safety seminar on Friday, 2 March.
Casey mayor Colin Butler said while older people were the safest road users, they were more likely to be seriously injured if they were involved in a crash.
“The City of Casey values older drivers and we aim to help keep them driving for as long and as safely as possible,” he said.
The seminar featured guest speakers from RoadSafe Victoria, the RACV and the Transport Accident Commission.
Cr Butler said road safety was a key area of council’s long-term planning and, in turn, residents had an active part to play.
“We all have a responsibility towards making our roads as safe as possible by driving sensibly and reinforcing road safety messages to children,” he said.
“Dangerous and reckless driving should not be tolerated, and if residents observe any hoon behaviour they should contact the City of Casey’s Hoon Hotline on 1800 18 HOON.”
For information on the City of Casey’s Road Safety Strategy visit the website www.casey.vic.gov.au.
