New 'R' plates will soon be appearing in Australia. The
aim of the plates are to help encourage extra consideration for
drivers recovering from trauma.
Australian service and repair company Mycar Tyre & Auto,
formerly Kmart Tyre & Auto, has created the scheme to identify
drivers returning to the road.
The motivation behind the initiative is to have the plates
encourage empathy from other road users, so the transition back to
driving is made easier.
What are R Plates in Australia?
'R' plates in Australia are a signal to other road users
that the driver has been through a traffic accident and is now
getting back on the road. The 'R' stands for
'return'.
While the program is not regulated by state or national
authorities, it is meant to assist traumatised drivers being
treated with more patience and understanding.
