Road Safety at Easter: Stay Safe This Holiday Season

April 14, 2025

Easter in Australia is a time for celebration – family gatherings, road trips, camping adventures, and well earned breaks from work. But with more people hitting the road, the Easter long weekend also brings a sharp increase in traffic accidents and road-related injuries. At Safety4Work, we’re here to remind everyone: your safety on the road is just as important as your destination.

Why Easter Requires Extra Caution

The Easter holiday period consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous times to be on Australian roads. Factors contributing to this include:

Increased traffic volumes
Driver fatigue and long distance travel
Speeding and risky overtaking
Alcohol and drug affected driving
Distractions behind the wheel

With families heading out on holidays, workers returning home, and festive celebrations in full swing, it's a recipe for risk if safety isn’t front of mind.

Road Safety Tips for Easter

Here are practical steps you can take to protect yourself and others on the road this Easter:

1. Plan Ahead

Give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely. Check traffic conditions and rest stop locations, and allow for delays.

2. Avoid Fatigue

Driving tired is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Take breaks every two hours, share the driving where possible, and don’t push through exhaustion.

3. Stick to the Speed Limit

Speeding is a leading cause of road fatalities. Obey speed limits, especially in unfamiliar or regional areas.

4. Don’t Drive Under the Influence

Whether it’s alcohol, prescription medication, or recreational drugs – impaired driving puts lives at risk. Always have a plan for a safe ride home.

5. Minimise Distractions

Put the phone away and keep your focus on the road. A second’s distraction can lead to a lifetime of consequences.

6. Buckle Up – Every Trip, Every Time

Make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt properly – no excuses.

Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Whether you're a worker heading home, a parent with kids in the back seat, or a friend travelling to an Easter lunch, we all share the road – and the responsibility to keep it safe. Employers can also play a part by encouraging road safety awareness, especially for workers required to travel over the holidays.

At Safety4Work.com.au, we're committed to creating safer workplaces – and that extends to safe travel during holiday periods. Let’s make Easter a time of joy, not tragedy.

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter from all of us at Safety4Work. 🐣