Wet spring weather and impaired driving spark Ballarat road safety push
Ballarat police have issued an urgent warning after serious injury collisions over the weekend as rain and spring weather continue.
Ballarat police are warning drivers to slow down after serious crashes over the weekend. The city got 36.4 millimetres of rain in 24 hours, more than half of October's normal total.
Wet roads, low visibility and changing surfaces make driving much more risky, especially with alcohol or drugs. Inspector Caroline Johnson said, "When you add wet roads, low visibility and changing road surfaces, the results can be devastating."
More rain is forecast all week. Ballarat's spring weather stays unpredictable for at least another month.
Police ask drivers to increase space between cars, match speed to conditions and never drive if affected by alcohol or drugs.
- 36.4 millimetres
- Rain in 24 hours
- 66.9 millimetres
- October normal total
- 2022 with 204.8 millimetres
- Wettest recent October
Why it mattersDrivers who adjust their behaviour can prevent serious crashes and injuries, and the warning comes at a time when weather changes make roads especially risky.
AustraliaThe warning applies to anyone driving in Ballarat or similar wet spring conditions across Victoria and southern Australia this week.
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