New fatigue campaign to open drivers' eyes
Source: Queensland. Premier and Minister for Transport. Media Release
"Tired drivers – who can be as much of a danger on the road as drunk drivers – will be targeted in a new holiday road safety campaign. Premier Anna Bligh and Minister for Transport Rachel Nolan launched the $1.3 million campaign, saying it would be a key part in keeping people safe on the road during the school holidays. Research showed fatigue was a major killer on Queensland roads and getting behind the wheel after 17 hours without sleep had the same effect on a person's driving as having a blood alcohol level of 0.05."