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lives lost
each year
seriously injured
each year1

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Using a mobile phone while driving multiplies your risk of a serious crash by four2. The true extent to which distractions (including mobile phones) contribute to road crashes is likely to be higher than the figures above because drivers may not admit to police they were distracted at the time of the crash.
 
Get the rules for mobile phone use in cars and by bicycle riders, and information on the enforcement cameras in this section.

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Tools & Tips

Practical tips to avoid driver distractions.

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Campaigns

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Is it worth it?

So, if you or your passengers aren’t wearing seatbelts or not wearing them properly, or if you’re using your phone illegally while driving, tough penalties apply.

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Drunk driving

Are you as dangerous as a drunk driver?

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Blind driving

Are you driving blind?

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References

1. Department of Transport and Main Roads (2024). Figures are based on the crashes validated in the Queensland Road Crash Information System from 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2023 for lives lost, and 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2022 for serious injuries. Data extracted May 2024.

2. McEvoy, S., Stevenson, M., McCartt, A., Woodward, M., Haworth, C., Palamara, P. and Cercarelli, R. (2005). ‘Role of mobile phones in motor vehicle crashes resulting in hospital attendance: a case-crossover study’. BMJ 331: 428-30.