The Road Safety Research Collaboration (MAIC/UniSC RSRC) was established in 2018 as a strategic partnership between the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Comprised of a team of over 20 research academics, HDR scholars, research assistants and professional staff, we are a leading road safety research centre in Queensland producing world-class research outputs, with a focus on impaired driving.
The RSRC supports the path to zero road deaths and serious injuries to achieve the goal - Vision Zero by 2050.
Research focus
Our research program occurs across four closely interlinked themes that map back to the priorities and objectives outlined in the Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2022-31 and ensures we are advancing positive road safety outcomes with a focus on addressing the problem of impaired driving from multiple perspectives.
Our team is dedicated to ongoing collaboration with our stakeholders and regional communities, focusing on building connections that facilitate the advancement of road safety and research across Queensland.
Substance use and self regulation
Exploring how specific populations (eg substance users) may be at an increased risk on the road because of their reduced ability to regulate thinking and emotions.
Contact: Professor Kerry Armstrong
Rule compliance, enforcement and behaviour change
Examining factors that contribute to road rule violations and identifying how to change these behaviours to maximise rule compliance.
Contact: Dr Verity Truelove
Neurocognition and fitness to drive
Assessing the relationship between neuropsychology/neurocognition and driving capacity across different populations and settings.
Contact: Dr Kayla Stefanidis
Road safety data and technology
Focused on the development of safety-enhancing technologies applied to impaired driving performance.
Contact: Associate Professor Gregoire Larue
Contact us
General enquiries
- Phone: +61 7 5459 4818
- Email: RSRC@usc.edu.au
Postal address
MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration (ML65)
University of the Sunshine Coast
PO Box 5280
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre QLD 4560
Australia
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