Awareness Safety
National Road Safety Week (Australia)
A week in May that remembers people killed and injured on Australian roads and asks drivers to pledge to drive safely. In 2026 it ran from 17 to 24 May.
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About the day
The Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group leads the week, working with road safety bodies and governments. Supporters display yellow ribbons and take part in themed days on road trauma.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 16 to 23 May 2027 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 21 to 28 May 2028 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 20 to 27 May 2029 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- Think Road Safety (SA Government): National Road Safety Week 2026
- Road Safety Advisory Council Tasmania: National Road Safety Week 2026
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