New ‘R’ plates are now available for Australian drivers – how to get one
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New ‘R’ plates are now available for Australian drivers who need empathy and need more road space – here’s how to get one
- R Sign signals to motorists that the driver has a road accident or injury
- Light blue plate designed by MyCar, an auto repair shop in Victoria
- Drivers encouraged to give R Plate drivers more space and empathy on the road
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Australian drivers who have suffered traffic trauma can order an ‘R’ plate to let other drivers know they need more empathy and space.
The plates are designed for drivers who have had a traumatic experience on the road, but are ready to drive again.
The light blue plate indicates to other drivers that the person in the car needs a little more patience and space on the road.
The initiative is led by MyCar, an auto repair shop in Victoria, with the plates available for download from their website.
Australian drivers who have experienced trauma on the road can order an ‘R’ plate to signal to other drivers that they need more empathy and space (stock image)
The R plates (pictured) are designed for drivers who have had a traumatic experience on the road but are ready to drive again and can be downloaded from the MyCar website
“The R plate indicates to other road users that the driver may need some extra attention, giving them time and space to recover,” the website reads.
“Recovering drivers can return to the road with confidence, knowing they are in a supportive space.”
Adele Coswello, MyCar’s chief customer officer, said the license plates weren’t just for drivers who had been in an accident.
“It’s not just those who have experienced a traumatic event, it’s also when you have witnessed an accident,” she said. Daily Telegram.
Autowriter Dave posted a TikTok video explaining how the record can be used.
“Just as L-signs encourage us to give a little more space on the road, R-signs are a way of showing people that you are back on the road after a difficult time, perhaps due to an accident or injury. ‘ he said.
“It’s not an officially state-sanctioned thing, more like a baby on board sticker.
“So if you see someone with an R plate, maybe give them a little more space.”
Autowriter Dave (pictured) said the R plate was a state-sanctioned initiative and acted more like a ‘baby on board sticker’
Professor Dr Jason Thompson, an expert in post-injury transport and rehabilitation, said the psychological impact of accidents is often overlooked.
“The journey to recovery and a return to confidence is unique to each individual and often takes time,” said Dr. Thompson.
“Returning to the road can be a scary and nerve-wracking experience, so just recognizing those feelings can help people in their recovery.”
The University of Melbourne professor said the R plate would help Australians show empathy to drivers who had witnessed or been involved in crashes.
Autowriter Dave (pictured) posted a TikTok video explaining how the record can be used
Statistics from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics revealed that there were 1,123 road deaths in Australia in 2021, a 2.6 percent increase from 2020.
Government data showed that speeding is the most common cause of car accidents across Australia.
Insurance group Budget Direct estimates that a significant 64 percent of Aussie drivers age 18 and older have been involved in at least one accident.
This percentage rose to about 69 percent in Victoria and over 71 percent in Tasmania.
Overall, men (55 percent) have had more accidents than women (62 percent).