NRSPP Q&A: Road Safety Culture vs Compliance

Naming an industry that does not rely on drivers in some way is a challenge. But driving can be a dangerous occupation.
In 2023, a total of 1,266 people lost their lives and a further 40,000 were seriously injured in road related incidents in Australia (Bureau of Infrastructure, 2024). An organisation’s safety culture can help drive reductions in our road trauma. Having been informed by interviews with experienced leaders in safety, this piece aims to analyse the value of safety culture.