Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has urged East Gippslanders to join the discussion on the new number plate message for the state.

“On Sunday, Premier Ted Baillieu announced Victorian number plates would carry a road safety message, which will be selected after extensive consultation,” said Tim.

I urge the local community to join the discussion and put forward ideas for road safety messages that would help reduce the road toll.

“Every holiday period we experience high volumes of traffic through East Gippsland and loss of life our roads has become too common.

“If we can get the message right – a message that people will see almost every day – it will become a constant reminder and incentive to all to drive to survive.

“We have recently had Premier Baillieu announce funding for two major stretches of the Princes Highway in the East of the state, but at the end of the day we must change driver behaviour to have a significant impact on the road toll,” said Tim.

“This message is one avenue to assist in achieving this, so I urge all who have a suggestion to put it forward.”

Victorians can submit their ideas via www.premier.vic.gov.au

The new number plates are expected to roll out in Victoria next year.