Darwin Cup Carnival
racegoers who don’t plan ahead can leave their car at the track safely if they
have a few drinks.
TIO is again
sponsoring the provision of overnight security at the Darwin Turf Club as an
initiative under its PartySafe road safety program.
The program raises awareness of the dangers of drink driving and encourages Territorians who have a few drinks to find alternative ways to get home.
TIO Community
Relations Manager Chris Thiel said the car park security was one of a number of
measures to give people peace of mind.
“Our aim is not to
stop people having a good time but to make the right choices before getting
behind the wheel,” she said.
“If they know their
vehicle is going to safe if they leave it overnight, they will be more likely
to leave it there and find another way home.”
The PartySafe
program has teamed up with Darwin Cup Carnival since 2009 to drive home the
road safety message.
On Darwin Cup Day the
PartySafe tent will be at the races offering free breath testing and advice on
getting home safely.
