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Australian vehicle fleet hits 20 million
There were 20.1 million vehicles registered in Australia in 2021. “The national fleet passed 20 million for the first time in 2021, increasing by 1.7 per cent from the previous year” said Rob Walter, Director of ABS Transport Statistics.
“Registrations of electric vehicles surged again in 2021, almost doubling to 23 thousand registrations” he said, “representing the second consecutive year where the number of electric vehicles has almost doubled.” Diesel registrations increased again in 2021, rising to 26.4 per cent of all registered vehicles however, petrol registrations still account for a majority of the fleet (71.7 per cent).
All states and territories reported an increase in the number of registered vehicles from 2020 to 2021. Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory all recorded annual growth of 2.3 per cent, the highest of all states and territories. Victoria’s fleet grew the least inc
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We all play a part in road safety
About 1,200 Australians die on our roads every year and 44,000 are seriously injured, costing the economy an estimated $30 billion.
The human cost – in deaths, serious injuries and lasting disabilities – is immeasurable.
You may have thought that if we all just avoided the ‘fatal five’ top risks when getting behind the wheel, a safe drive for all could be guaranteed. If we all just avoided speeding, not wearing seat belts, alcohol and drugs, distraction and fatigue then we could solve the problem of road trauma.
But humans are not perfect, and we will continue to make mistakes. That’s why it’s important to think about the big picture when it comes road safety, taking into account not just individual decisions, but the system as a whole.