Safety topics
Aboriginal road safety
People living in our remote regions face a range of health and social disadvantages that contribute to their risk of crashing. Read more about Aboriginal road safety.
All-terrain vehicles
ATVs are popular vehicles because of their versatility and go-anywhere characteristics. But they do have limitations and risks. Read more about All-terrain vehicles.
Children
Children use the road as pedestrians, cyclists and passengers and are some of the Northern Territory’s most vulnerable road users. Read more about Children.
Cyclists
Cyclists are vulnerable road users and are more at risk of dying or being injured if involved in a crash. Read more about Cyclists.
Distractions
Driver or rider distraction is a serious road safety issue and can trigger a fatal chain of events. Read more about Distractions.
Drink driving
Alcohol is the most significant contributing factor to road trauma in the NT. Read more about Drink driving.
Drug driving
Drug driving is an emerging and concerning road safety issue. Read more about Drug driving.
Fatigue
Fatigue reduces your ability to drive safely as well as your judgement, reaction times and ability to control your vehicle. Read more about Fatigue.
Heavy vehicles
Road trains and other heavy vehicles need more space on the road and take longer to stop. Read more about Heavy vehicles.
Motorcyclists
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users because they are less protected than drivers. Read more about Motorcyclists.
Novice drivers
Inexperienced drivers, regardless of age, are most at risk during their first year of unsupervised driving. Read more about Novice drivers.
Pedestrian safety
The safety of pedestrians is especially important because they are not protected if they are in a crash. Read more about Pedestrian safety.
Roads and roadsides
Roads and roadsides that are more forgiving to human error mean that crashes are less likely to happen, and if they do, will have a less severe outcome. Read more about Roads and roadsides.
Schools and community groups
Schools and community groups play an important role in helping people stay safe on and around roads. Read more about Schools and community groups.
Seatbelts
Seatbelts can increase your chance of surviving a crash by up to 50%. Read more about Seatbelts.
Seniors
As people age, they face challenges when using the road, whether driving, walking or cycling. Read more about Seniors.
Speed
Slowing down is the single most effective way to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on the road. Read more about Speed.
The safe systems approach
A holistic view of the road transport system and aims to create a safer road environment for people and vehicles. Read more about The safe systems approach.
Vehicle safety
Safer cars mean less crashes and in the event of a crash less risk of death or serious injury. Read more about Vehicle safety.
Visitors
There are many things you need to know to keep you safe as you travel the NT. Read more about Visitors.
Workplace road safety
Information and strategies to help organisations identify and manage road safety risks and promote a positive road safety culture in the workplace. Read more about Workplace road safety.