Being safe around buses can prevent a tragedy. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is empha­sising the importance of safety around buses with the launch of a new We All Need Space campaign.

Key safety tips include:

• Never overtaking a turning bus
• Give way to merging buses
• Reduce speed and tak­ing extra caution when passing a stopped school bus with its warning lights flashing, and
• Wear seatbelts when a bus is fitted with them.

“Buses carry the most pre­cious cargo of all – your family, friends and loved ones – and we all need space to keep you and them safe. A bus is a driver’s place of work, and across the country they see all types of unique passen­gers every day,” NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said. For more information on We All Need Space, visit weallneed­space.com.au.