Vic: Motorists urged to take breaks during Christmas travels

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-1999
Vic: Motorists urged to take breaks during Christmas travels

Motorists are being urged to take breaks during their travels over Christmas to reduce
the effects of driver fatigue.

The State Emergency Service says that across Victoria more than 300 volunteers will
take part in Operation Coffee Break.

SES Director RHYS MAGGS says that there'll also be more than 1,000 volunteers accredited
to perform road accident rescue.

He says SES volunteers attend more than 1,000 road accidents each year and holiday
periods are always cause for concern.

Mr MAGGS says motorists can be driving in unfamiliar areas, travelling too far without
a break and do not adhere to speed limits.

The number of people who have died on Victoria's roads this year stands at 367, compared
with 374 over the same time last year.

AAP RTV st/jlw/jn

KEYWORD: FATIGUE (MELBOURNE)

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