Passenger Safety
- Restraints must be worn by everyone travelling in a car
- The safest way to get in and out of a car is by using the door closest to the footpath.
- Children must sit in the back seat of the car
- Throwing things around inside the car is dangerous and can distract the driver.
- Passengers should make sure they don’t distract the driver.
- The law says everyone in a car must wear a restraint.
- Calling for a taxi is the safest way to travel, especially at night.
- If you have ordered a taxi, wait for the driver should approach you. Do not approach a car that you think is your taxi.
- If you feel you are at risk, speak up!
- Stay seated at all times.
- Be alert for reckless driving (e.g. speeding, inattention to driving, apparent drowsiness, disregard for signage and signals).