Bush children could get money to replace previous automobiles
In a trial introduced on Monday, drivers underneath 25 who drive a used automobile with a security score of 1 or two stars, or whose automobile is greater than 16-years-old, may very well be eligible to improve to a safer car.
“We’ll get previous and unsafe automobiles off our nation roads and make it simpler for younger drivers to get behind the wheel of a safer automobile,” Dominic Perrottet stated on Monday.
“That is further incentive for teenagers within the bush to ditch their previous automobiles and improve to a extra trendy car with higher security options.”
The subsidy will likely be obtainable for as much as 1000 younger drivers in regional areas, after an preliminary trial of fifty drivers in chosen areas.
“That is a method we are able to decrease the danger of nation children being severely injured or dropping their life in automobile accidents.”
Deputy Premier Paul Toole stated the initiative recognised that younger drivers had been more likely to inherit the previous household automobile or purchase an older, cheaper or much less secure car.
“This landmark trial will present a serving to hand to younger drivers to purchase a safer set of wheels,” he stated.
