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  • Home > Campaign > You lapse? You Lose.

You lapse? You Lose.

You could lose your licence, your job,
or even your life.

Take a look at some common lapses below.

One for the road?

Drink driving carries hefty penalties, but it could cost you so much more.

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One for the road?

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Ambient restaurant sounds. We hear the man in focus say ‘Nah… yeah, okay’ to another drink.

If you drink and drive

Ambient sounds of the school grounds. The man’s daughter is chatting with her friends.

not only can you lose your licence……you could lose trust. If you lapse? You Lose.

One text message

Taking your eyes off the road for a quick text could change your life forever.

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One text message

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Ambient street sounds. We hear the woman’s boss tell her to get off her phone.
If you use your phone while driving
Mobile phone text message notification sound.
not only can you lose 4 demerits and be fined $1033…
…you could lose your job.
We hear the woman’s boss say ‘sorry mate’
When it comes to the road, if you lapse? You Lose.

Just a few Ks over

Speeding, even a little over the limit, could cost you big time.

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Just a few Ks over

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Ambient street sounds. We hear the woman’s boss tell her to get off her phone.
If you use your phone while driving
Mobile phone text message notification sound.
not only can you lose 4 demerits and be fined $1033…
…you could lose your job.
We hear the woman’s boss say ‘sorry mate’
When it comes to the road, if you lapse? You Lose.

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