It is a sad statistic many Queenslanders might not be aware of - drivers aged over 60 make up 24.5 per cent of licence holders, however they account for approximately 32.6 per cent of road fatalities.
As part of a renewed focus on seniors driving and road safety, the Ipswich crime prevention office will be holding free seminars for residents over the age of 60 who hold a current Queensland driver’s licence in Esk, later this month.
Ipswich District Crime Prevention Coordinator Sergeant Nadine Webster, who is facilitating the sessions, said the number of seniors involved in road trauma was “sadly quite high”.