Media Releases
Rock up to the Race - Free
9.2.2012
MAC, in partnership with Adelaide Metro and the SA Motorsport Board, are providing free public transport throughout the Clipsal 500 for ticketholders.
Be safe, be seen... be in Paris.
13.1.2012
South Australian superstar cyclist Stuart O'Grady has teamed-up with the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) to launch a cycling road safety campaign.
Prevent Fatigue. Rest every two hours.
19.12.2011
MAC has launched its fatigue public education campaign urging people setting out on long trips to ‘Prevent Fatigue, Rest Every Two Hours’.
Just a little bit too merry this Christmas?
5.12.2011
If you want this year's festivities to be remembered for the right reasons, take notice of these words from MAC.
Busting myths on speed
22.11.2011
MAC, in conjunction with RiAus, will host a free public event: Busting myths on speed, at the Science Exchange to dispel some of the common myths surrounding speed on our roads.
Treat Intersections as Black Spots
11.11.2011
MAC has launched the next phase of its motorcycle safety campaign featuring five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion, Mick Doohan.
MAC launches an Australian first to keep Schoolies safe
26.10.2011
In a further commitment to preventing injury and saving young lives MAC has launched Australia’s first Schoolies iPhone App.
MAC’s regional army fighting road trauma
19.9.2011
MAC has amassed an army of 160 committed road safety ambassadors to help reverse the disturbing trend of road trauma in regional SA.
MAC and WhoWon team up for a healthy combination
16.9.2011
In a further commitment to preventing injury and saving young lives MAC has teamed up with WhoWon.net.au in an innovative partnership designed to reinforce the importance of road safety to senior secondary school students.
Report a crash online
6.9.2011
From Thursday September 1st, reporting certain types of vehicle collisions will become easier for the public.
Just over, just don't drive
2.9.2011
MAC today launched the latest road safety campaign
highlighting that even with a low level blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading, driving
after drinking is dangerous.
Fewer Roosters in the country
15.8.2011
MAC's first ever campaign targeting young country drivers is showing signs of early success with promising results being recorded just two months since the campaign launch.
Football clubs unite for Stephanie and road safety
14.7.2011
When Tailem Bend and the Imperial football teams take to the ground this Saturday they’ll be playing for more than premiership points.
Lose your licence and you're screwed
8.7.2011
Young drivers are being warned about the consequences of unsafe driving behaviour in a new Motor Accident Commission (MAC) campaign launched today by Road Safety Minister, Tom Kenyon.
Don't be a 'knob, rooster or wanker' behind the wheel
3.6.2011
Road Safety Minister, Tom Kenyon today launched the Motor Accident Commission’s first regional road safety campaign aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on the State’s country roads.
Comms technology a potential road safety breakthrough
25.5.2011
"Breakthrough communications technology to be trialled in Adelaide in an Australian first has the potential to lead to a breakthrough development in road safety," says Road Safety Minister, Tom Kenyon.
Because someone decided it was ok to drink and drive
18.4.2011
The person driving this car was hospitalised for 25 days and now requires many hours of painful treatment and rehabilitation
When it comes to footy and road safety, we're all on the same team
6.4.2011
MAC is proud to announce a new partnership with the South Australian Community Football League, to help reverse the disturbing trend of road trauma in regional South Australia.
Watch out for drinkwalkers
11.3.2011
As Adelaide gets into the full swing of the festival season, motorists around the city are being urged to take extra care and watch out for drinkwalkers.
Watch out for Creepers
4.2.2011
MAC has launched the next phase of the 'Creepers' campaign tackling the issue of low level speeding.
'Gear Up' for motorcycle safety
8.11.2010
Minister for Road Safety Jack Snelling launched the next phase of MAC's motorcycle safety campaign featuring five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion, Mick Doohan.
Wake up to the signs of fatigue
30.9.2010
The message from MAC is simple - take a break every two hours when driving.
Sponsorship call now open
30.6.2010
MAC is now receiving sponsorship applications for the 2010-11 financial year.
Wear your seatbelt - it's dead easy
9.6.2010
With another two lives lost on SA roads and a long weekend approaching, MAC is urging all motorists to remember to buckle up when they're in the car.
New child restraint laws to protect our kids
19.5.2010
The Rann Government is further strengthening its commitment to road safety by adopting new nationally approved changes for the use of child restraints in motor vehicles from July 1 this year.
Easter 2010: Repeat the feat and keep it fatality free
31.3.2010
After a fatality free Easter last year, motorists are being urged to repeat the feat in 2010 and to remember that road safety is a personal responsibility.
Creepers cause road carnage
8.2.2010
To further drive home the dangers if irresponsible driving behaviour MAC has launched a series of new anti speeding commercials.
New campaign to give road safety 'jolt'
29.1.2010
MAC has launched a powerful new campaign on Sunday, imploring all South Australians to think about their behavior on the road.
19 deaths in 27 days... Enough is enough
27.1.2010
MAC is desperately urging all SA motorists to heed the road safety message as our road toll reaches 19 in just 27 days.
Drivers urged to take a break every two hours
22.1.2010
Families heading off for a final getaway before school returns next week are being urged to take a break from driving every two hours.
MAC urges drivers to play it safe this festive season
18.12.2009
MAC is ramping up its road safety messages accross the state in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year in a bid to curb the road toll.
It's dead easy to stay alive on the roads
6.12.2009
A new campaign reminding drivers and passengers how easy it is to avoid the tragic consequences of not wearing a seatbelt has been launched by MAC.
Motorcycle campaign launched
30.10.2009
A new motorcycle campaign featuring five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion Mick Doohan has been launched by MAC. It is the first of its kind to specifically target motorcyclists.
New campaign dispels myths abo
2.10.2009
Road Safety Minister, Michael O'Brien today launched a new MAC campaign aiming to dispel the myths around driving on drugs.
Leave your car on the bench fo
25.9.2009
According to the Motor Accident Commission (MAC), the smart money is on leaving your car at home this weekend if you're planning on drinking.
Leave the car at home
14.9.2009
Road Safety Minister, Michael O'Brien launched a new MAC anti-drink drive campaign urging drivers to leave their cars at home if they are out drinking.
Share the drive: reminder for
9.9.2009
The Adelaide Football Club and the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) are urging Crows fans travelling to Melbourne this weekend to share the drive and rest every two hours.
MAC Rescue Helicopter Launched
8.8.2009
Quicker response times by the State Rescue Helicopter Service and improvements to recovery and medical services have greatly increased the chances of survival from road crashes.
Please keep your children safe
12.7.2009
According to MAC, in the past six months 13 young passengers have been killed by their mates. MAC urges parents to help put a stop to the carnage.
Call for new road safety ideas
2.6.2009
MAC commencenced its annual sponsorship call on 1 June 2009. The call encourages organisations to develop new ideas to improve road safety.
Nowhere to hide for unregister
3.5.2009
Road Traffic Cameras around the state will begin detecting unregistered and uninsured vehicles from June 1.
Hit the sack... Not the road
16.4.2009
2008 Australian of the Year, Lee Kernaghan has joined forces with MAC to reinforce the anti drink-drive message.
Take care after the game
3.4.2009
MAC is urging International Rugby Sevens fans who have been drinking to take extra care on the roads this weekend.
Walking 30m Extra Could Save y
16.3.2009
According to the Motor Accident Commission (MAC), one in three South Australian pedestrians are hit by cars within 30m of a crossing, the length of an Adelaide tram.
Wake up call for regional Sout
3.3.2009
The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) today announced there have been over 200 regional road casualties so far this year, including eight fatalities.
Crackdown on Compo Cheats
23.2.2009
Public tip offs to the Motor Accident Commission's (MAC) Motor Injury Fraud Hotline since 1 February has led to investigations into a dozen claims, with potential cost savings of $1.3 million.
New campaign: shut up and driv
1.2.2009
A new Motor Accident Commission (MAC) campaign will begin today to discourage mobile phone use while driving.
MAC CEO Andrew Daniels says that drivers should simply shut up and drive.
Drink Drivers message on targe
5.12.2008
According to the Motor Accident Commission (MAC), its controversial campaign targeting drink drivers is having an effect.
MAC urges rural community to b
5.12.2008
About 60 per cent of fatalities and half the serious injuries on SA roads occur in rural areas. This is despite under a third of the State's population living in these areas.
Neck collars no good for whipl
24.11.2008
Thousands of South Australian whiplash sufferers are set to benefit from a dramatic re-evaluation of how to treat the condition, which costs road users about $130 million a year.
Child Restraints Laws Toughene
14.11.2008
The Rann Government will further strengthen its commitment to road safety by adopting new nationally approved changes for the use of child restraints in motor vehicles.
Creeper Ads to put the Brakes
14.10.2008
Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo recently launched a new campaign to combat low level speeding in South Australia.
'Everyone Hates Drink Drivers'
8.10.2008
Road Safety Minister, Carmel Zollo recently launched a new hard-hitting campaign targeting drink-drivers in South Australia.
Schoolies Road Safety Partners
15.8.2008
Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo today announced a new road safety partnership between the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) and the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) aimed at young road users.
The agonising truth about inju
7.7.2008
Reducing casualties from car crashes is the focus of State Government’s latest TV campaign, launched this week by the Motor Accident Commission (MAC).
State Government Gets Tougher
5.6.2008
Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo says motorists caught driving with a prescribed drug in their system will face tougher penalties from next month.
New Campaign Targets Drug Driv
3.6.2008
Road Safety Minister, Carmel Zollo, has launched a new State Government anti-drug drive television campaign.
Career Opportunities for Indig
4.4.2008
A Law Career Day for Indigenous Students will be held in Port Augusta today in a bid to improve the numbers of indigenous lawyers practicing in South Australia.
Call for New Road Safety Ideas
4.4.2008
The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) is seeking new ideas to improve road safety. A campaign encouraging South Australians to apply for sponsorship commences this weekend.
Adelaide Tram to "Drive Home"
1.4.2008
One of Adelaide's new trams has been enlisted to help spread an important road safety message.
Joint Push for Better Safety i
1.4.2008
The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI), RAA and the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) have joined forces to push for faster uptake of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in new cars - a safety feature that greatly reduces the chance of a crash resulting in death or serious injury.
New campaign targets pedestria
2.3.2008
Pedestrians are being urged not to be complacent when crossing roads in a new metropolitan radio campaign that starts today.
Drink Drive message getting th
28.2.2008
According to the Motor Accident Commission, there are positive signs that South Australians are heeding the drink driving message.
Travel Free to the Clipsal 500
21.2.2008
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Clipsal 500, racegoers can travel FREE to this year's event on all public transport services operating Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February.
Drivers and cyclists urged to
17.2.2008
The State Government has launched a new cycling safety radio campaign to reinforce the importance of sharing the road.
Graphic campaign supports life
4.2.2008
The State Government has launched a seatbelt campaign designed to save lives by shocking car occupants out of any complacency about wearing a seatbelt.
Free public Transport on New Y
28.12.2007
New Year’s Eve revellers will get a free ride home on Adelaide buses, trains
and trams from midnight until 6am on January 1.
Minister urges tired traveller
16.12.2007
Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo is urging road users to guard against fatigue over the Christmas/New Year period. A new state-wide radio campaign warning of the dangers of being on the road when tired starts from today, supported by roadside billboards and roadhouse posters.
$2.4 million for road safety p
4.12.2007
The Motor Accident Commission has announced a $2.4 million sponsorship commitment to support 33 projects that help to reduce road trauma.
Dangerous cost of a mobile pho
11.11.2007
Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo is urging road users to think about the dangers of using a hand held mobile phone while driving.
Free public transport for Clip
9.11.2007
Australia's largest national motor racing event, the Clipsal 500 Adelaide is to provide free public transport for its patrons on the Saturday and Sunday of the 2008 race.
30 lives honoured in road safe
16.10.2007
A confronting road safety exhibition being launched in Booleroo on Thursday will honour the lives of the 30 locals killed on Mid North roads between January 2000 and December 2006. The hard-hitting exhibition aims to provide a wake-up call to locals, many of whom believe only city visitors are killed or injured on rural roads.
Campaign Targets Low Level Spe
5.10.2007
Road Safety Minister Carmel Zollo says too many South Australians under-estimate the dangers of driving only a few kilometres over the speed limit.
SA drivers are risking more th
17.9.2007
The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) is urging South Australian motorists to take care on the road and be aware that dangerous drivers aren’t just risking life and limb – their life savings are at risk as well.
For male eyes only
17.9.2007
As part of its new drink drive campaign, the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) aims to reach males in the most private of places.
Free Ride
14.9.2007
Do you want to make it ‘Home Alive’ tonight? Home Alive - a free transport service operating in Laura and Gladstone ensures local hotel patrons make it home safely.
Drink Drivers Being Caught Any
2.9.2007
Road Safety Minister, Carmel Zollo, today launched a new drink drive campaign reminding all South Australians that every police vehicle is equipped to catch out drink drivers.
It's True - men do have more c
8.8.2007
Statistics from the Motor Accident Commission (MAC), SA's Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurer, show that men cause about twice as many road crashes as women.
$1 million available for road
3.8.2007
The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) reminds South Australians that applications for sponsorship funding close on Friday 17 August.
Uncompromising road injury awa
20.7.2007
Road Safety Minister, Carmel Zollo, has officially launched a new, uncompromising road injury awareness campaign – "24 Hours. 24 Injuries."
Boost to Road Safety Funding
28.6.2007
The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) this weekend will launch its 2007/08 Sponsorship Call to fund road safety initiatives and encourages South Australian organisations to apply.
2008 NICS - TRACsa - MAC Fello
8.6.2007
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), in partnership with TRACsa: Trauma and Injury Recovery, and the Motor Accident Commission of South Australia, is offering a NICS Fellowship for a future leader in the uptake of evidence in the management of Whiplash Associated Disorders.
Community Education Conference
27.4.2007
New marketing initiatives for road safety for 2007 and beyond.
Be Aware - There's no excuse f
30.3.2007
With one in five drivers detected for speeding each year, the State Government is urging motorists to take a more responsible attitude on our roads by slowing down.
Motor Accident Commission on s
5.12.2006
Road Safety Forum Presentation
30.11.2006
Cheats dobbed in via hotline
27.11.2006
Sharing the ride to save lives
24.11.2006
A record breaking year for fra
6.11.2006
Hotline calls help to identify
17.10.2006
Campaign to save South Austral
13.10.2006
Metal bull bars are bad news f
14.9.2006
MAC congratulates Holden Austr
21.6.2006
Road Safety Sponsorship Call 2
14.2.2006
Keeping South Coast revellers
23.12.2005
Use FREE Public Transport on N
22.12.2005
Tis' the season for pedestrian
9.12.2005
MAC Schoolies Week Bus Helps K
23.11.2005
MAC Reports Sound Financial Pe
18.10.2005
World Leading Trauma Recovery
9.9.2005
Budget Boost to Make Roads Saf
22.5.2005
CTP Premiums to fall from 1 Ju
16.5.2005
Sponsorship Call 2005/06
15.3.2005
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