Help me try and change Government legislation - and save
hundreds of unnecessary deaths on our roads each year. A simple
procedure every time you get into your vehicle can protect the
lives of many people.
 My
name is Lynette Newbey and I have been a professional driver on
Australia's road network for over 13 years. During that time I have
been witness to many accidents that could easily have been prevented.
There are TOO MANY 'crosses' at the
side of roads - tributes to drivers and passengers who have lost
their lives. Something needs to be done to ensure our roads
are safer.
The Eastern States are looking to make DRL's (Daytime
Running Lights) compulsory, but we need this to be a countrywide
initiative and passed into law as soon as possible.
I would like you to join me and support my campaign
to try and persuade the government to introduce this simple law
and make it compulsory to always drive with your vehicle headlights
ON, regardless of the time of day.
A lot of new vehicles now come factory standard with
DRLs. For the remaining vehicles that don't, there are simple ways
- at minor cost - to have your lights on constantly. Click Here
for details. The Australian Design Standards need to be changed
to ensure ALL new imported vehicles are also fitted with DRLs. Standards
have been changed in the past (seatbelts, airbags)
and now they NEED to be changed again. The idea
of being seen on our roads is equally important to driving safety.
I have been driving with my headlights on -
24/7 - for many years now and I know it makes a BIG difference.
This web site will spell out why I feel it is important, and what
you can do to help me.
Since this site was launched I have received an enormous
amount of positive response - via e-mail and people requesting petitions
- for this issue. It seems that a lot of drivers already use their
lights continuously... are you one of them? Would you like to see
our roads safer for yourself and your children? If you answer YES,
then....
Please read my proposal,
send me your support.
If your friends and family agree, why not start a petition
in your own neighbourhood or workplace?
All feedback - good or bad - is both needed and appreciated.
Thank you for your support and I wish you all safe
driving.
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