About 200 Dubbo local cricketers are teaming up this weekend to say no to drink-driving on our roads.<\/p>\n
Players and umpires taking part in Dubbo District Cricket Association (DDCA) matches on Saturday 17 January will be wearing caps and shirts bearing the message Say \u2018Yeah \u2026 Nah\u2019 to drink driving as part of a road safety campaign supported by Transport for NSW, NSW Police, the NSW Office of Sport, DDCA and Good Sports.<\/p>\n
Transport for NSW Executive Director Partnerships and Integration West Damien Pfeiffer said young people were over-represented in road trauma statistics across the state and the Road Safety Cricket Round would help promote a positive road safety culture among younger drivers.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as we support our mates on the cricket team, supporting them getting home safely on the road is a top priority as too many lives are being lost to road trauma,\u201d Mr Pfeiffer said.<\/p>\n
\u201cRoad trauma has a devastating impact on the loved ones of those involved and in regional areas the impact is felt very deeply across the wider communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cSporting teams such as cricket clubs are at the heart of many local communities and players, supporters, volunteers and staff often travel large distances over many hours to attend training and games.<\/p>\n
\u201cParents, senior players and club members can play a major role in road safety by setting a good example for younger players.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Pfeiffer said Saturday\u2019s Towards Zero Road Safety Cricket Round event would support the ongoing Plan B summer safety campaign that encourages the community to think about the choices they make on the road.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe event highlights the three leading factors contributing to death and injury on our roads \u2013 speeding, drink and drug driving, and fatigue,\u201d Mr Pfeiffer said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2024, alcohol was a contributing factor in 25 per cent of fatal crashes across NSW, crashes that involved speeding represented at least 40 per cent of fatal crashes, and fatigue was involved in at least 21 per cent of fatal crashes.<\/p>\n
\u201cToo many local sporting clubs across region have been affected by road trauma over the years so we want to spread the message that road safety is everyone\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cToo many lives have been lost on our roads; our target is zero.\u201d<\/p>\n