Dandenong Stingrays are starring in a new road safety advertisement, warning people of the dangers of driving while distracted.
The Stingrays’ under-18 TAC Cup players have stepped in front of the camera to remind viewers – particularly younger drivers – that no phone call or text message is nearly as important as your and others’ livelihoods.
“Mobile phones are everywhere these days, especially with teenagers, so it’s crucial we don’t allow them to take our eyes off the road,” Stingrays talent manager Mark Wheeler said.
“Even once drivers graduate from their Ls to Ps, the learning never stops. We are proud, along with all other TAC Cup clubs, to continue promoting road safety so that people are aware of the importance of safe driving.”
Dandenong’s video will be one of 12 TAC Cup ads uploaded to the TAC Cup Facebook page and on YouTube, with a prize on offer to the club whose clip attracts the most viewers online.
The videos will also be shown on TAC Cup Future Stars this season, which airs at 1:00pm on Sundays from May 17 on Channel Nine and WIN TV.
TAC Road Safety Project Coordinator Samantha Buckis said each club’s clip focuses on one of the nine topics covered in the TAC’s Safer P-Platers campaign in their video, ranging from planning a way home on a night out to driving in adverse weather conditions.
“Other issues like coping with peer pressure, choosing a safe vehicle to buy and avoiding distractions such as mobile phones are all problems that young drivers face,” Mrs Buckis said.
“All young drivers and their parents should head to saferpplaters.com.au for hints and tips to help them on the road.
“On top of the great work from TAC Cup clubs in promoting awareness, the TAC is determined reduce road trauma for young drivers.”
Drivers aged 18-25 make up only around an eighth of Victorian licence holders, yet account for almost a quarter of road trauma across the state.
The TAC has sponsored the TAC Cup since its initiation in 1992, one of Australian sport’s longest-running partnerships.
To find out more about Safer P-Platers, head to saferpplaters.com.au
For more information contact Nick Price on 0439 433 847.
Last Modified on 30/04/2015 23:34