MAIB has an important role in contributing to the reduction of the incidence and impact of road trauma in Tasmania and provides funding for a range of road safety activities.

The Road Safety Task Force

In 1996/97, the MAIB commenced funding the Road Safety Task Force (RSTF), a joint initiative administered by the Department of Police and Emergency Management and the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER). Since the inception of the RSTF, the MAIB has contributed in excess of $20 million towards road safety education and enforcement.

The MAIB has agreed to continue funding the RSTF for three years from January 2009, with the amount increased to $3.2 million per annum (indexed).

Motorcycle Rider Training

The Board provides funding of $50,000 p.a. to subsidise Road Skills Refresher Courses for Tasmanian motorcyclists.  To book a place on one of these courses please contact one of the following three providers: 

DECA  -  1300 365 400 or  www.deca.com.au

Hart   -  (03) 9270 1377 or www.hartridertraining.com.au

Stay Upright   -  1300 366 640 or www.stayupright.com.au

Infrastructure

MAIB continues to monitor the outcome of the road infrastructure projects funded through Tasmania's Black Spot Program. 

Useful Road Safety Links:

> Road Safety Task Force Website

> How Safe is Your Car Website