March 23, 2016
Drivers around Australia are being urged by Driver Reviver Volunteers and the Toll Group to take a break this Easter to fight fatigue, a message backed by the Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Darren Chester.
Toll today delivered cups and supplies to SES community volunteers in Stratford who will staff the Driver Reviver site over the Easter weekend from this Friday.
Stratford is one of 150 Driver Reviver sites around Australia receiving supplies from Toll for the Easter holidays. Drivers and their families are invited to stop for a cup of Bushells coffee or tea and an Arnott’s biscuit, and take a rest to break up their journeys.
Mr Chester had a coffee with local volunteers today and encouraged drivers to stay safe this Easter.
“Easter is a great time to get away with family and friends, especially around regional Australia, but it is important we ensure everyone arrives and gets home safely,” Mr Chester said.
“With more people on the roads this weekend I encourage everyone to be aware of the risk of fatigue while driving. One of the best ways to avoid fatigue is to pull over for a break at a Driver Reviver site.
“I’d also like to pay tribute to the volunteers from the SES and Lions Clubs across Australia who will give up their time over the Easter weekend to run the Driver Reviver sites – their efforts will make our roads safer.”
Toll spokesperson Andrew Ethell said that being involved as a contributor to Driver Reviver was consistent with its own rules and regulations around fatigue.
“Toll drivers spend more time on Australian roads than anyone else and we are acutely aware of the role fatigue plays in road safety. We deal with this every day, so it’s important to help Driver Reviver volunteers spread the message; fatigue on the roads can be fatal,” Mr Ethell said.
“We are delivering cups and supplies to sites across the country, so we urge drivers to take a break and have that coffee or tea to recharge the batteries, just as all of our drivers have scheduled breaks in their days.”
Driver Reviver has been in operation for more than 30 years and aims to cut fatigue on the roads at high risk holiday times when more people take longer drives. This Easter more than 150 sites across the country will be in operation reminding drivers to put safety first and take a break.
Stratford local site manager Steve Pendrick said his volunteers gladly give up their time to help promote safety.
“The local SES and Lions Club join forces at Stratford and not only is it a community message we all feel passionate about, but it’s also brilliant to meet people and talk about their holidays through Gippsland,” said Mr Pendrick.
“The same would be happening right across Australia at all the sites, people coming together for a common cause – road safety.”
Shannon Gill – Toll Corporate Affairs 0466 402 760
DRIVER REVIVER SITES ACROSS VICTORIA (for nationwide sites see www.driverreviver.com.au)
Bacchus Marsh – Braeside Roadhouse Western Hwy
Ballarat – Western Hwy Gordon exit Westbound Lane Bungaree & Leigh Creek
Bears Lagoon/Mitiamo – Truck Stop Loddon Valley Hwy, North of Serpentine
Beaufort – Western Hwy 3 km East Cnr Olinda St & Western Hwy
Benalla – Mokoan-Wilton Rest Area Hume Freeway Southbound
Camperdown – Apex Park Princes Hwy
Cann River – Opposite Police Station, Monaro Hwy
Chiltern – Iron Bark Rest Area
Colac – Princes Hwy West side Colac opposite High School
Coleraine – Glenelg Hwy East
Dimboola – Lochiel Wayside Stop
Donald – Old Police Camp, St Woods St, Sunnraysia Hwy
Dunkeld – Warrayure Gelenelg Hwy, North Dunkeld
Dunolly – Broadway
Euroa – Northbound Balmattum Rest Area
Southbound, – Balmattum Rest Area, Hume Freeway
Healesville – Dom Dom Saddle , Maroondah Hwy
Heathcote – Lions Park High St
Huntly – Midland Highway
Kaniva – Tolmer Wayside Stop 26 km West Dukes Hwy
Katamatite – Main St (Beek St) Katamatite
Kiewa – East Road 2km off Kiewa Valley Hwy
Kilmore – Northern Hwy & Hume Fwy
Kilmore – Inbound-Wallan East Parking Bay
Kilmore – Soutbound-Wondong Parking Bay,
Northbound – Broadford Weighbridge, Hume Freeway
Leongatha – Anderson St
Lismore – Hamilton Hwy, Power Nap Rest Area, near Post Office
Lockington – Apex Park Lockington
Marong – Town Parking Area, Calder alternate Hwy
Maryborough – Coronation Park, Park St & Hollyrood St
Mildura/Cullulleraine – Sturt Hwy front General Store, 58 km West Mildura
Morwell – Princes Hwy Mobil Service Stn 5 km East
Murchison – #1 Truck Stop, Goulburn Valley Hwy Murchison East
Murchison – #2 Arcadia Rest Area, Goulburn Valley Hwy Murchison
Murrayville – Lions Park , Mallee Hwy
Orbost – Newmerella Reserve, Princes Hwy
Rochester – Railway Station
Seymour – Two Sites: Southbound Taungurung Rest Area. Northbound Grass Point
Goulburn – Valley Hwy + Hume Freeway
Skipton – Glenelg Hwy
St Arnaud – Queen Mary Gardens, Napier St
Stawell – Court House, Western Hwy
Stratford – Welfare Centre Princes Hwy
Warragul – Westbound between Drouin & Longwarry, Princes Hwy
Wedderburn – Ryan’s Creek, Calder Hwy , 15 km SthEast
