Reducing road trauma through policy, culture, and behaviour change

Dr Hafez Alavi is a passionate advocate for road safety and sustainable mobility, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future where every journey is safe and sustainable. With over 23 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, academia, and injury prevention research, he has played a pivotal role in advancing road safety strategies at both national and international levels. Hafez was a key contributor to the Victorian Government’s Towards Zero Strategy.

What you’ll learn:

• The critical role that speed plays in causing traffic crashes and their severity.
• Why road safety should be integrated early into planning and policy
• The human impacts behind road crash statistics
• The importance of political accountability, cultural shifts, and public education in improving road safety.