As part of the competition, young people aged between 16-24 years are encouraged to design a poster, create a web page, start a blog on line, shoot a television commercial or design a drinks’ coaster to help get the road safety message across to young drivers.

Barossa Regional Road Safety committee member Frank Ireland said the purpose of competition is to get the message out to young drivers about the dangers they face on the roads.

“We all know young people are over represented in road deaths and injuries” Mr Ireland said.

“Through the competition we are aiming to get young people to spread the road safety message to their peers.”

Individual or team entries to the competition are welcome.

You people can also enter a written submission to the Barossa Road Safety Committee, detailing ways authorities can be more effective in reducing youth road accidents.

First prize includes a defensive driving course valued at $300 and $200 cash prize.

In addition to the competition, a road safety forum at the Angaston Town Hall annex on September 23 from 7pm. The event, open to the public, gives residents the opportunity to share their views on local road safety issues. More details about forum can be found at www.dtei.sa.gov.au/roadsafety/for ums on the internet.

To enter the Barossa Road Safety Competition, simply drop your entry into The Barossa Council front desk at 43-51 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa, or contact Frank on his mobile 0402 145 621 or email frankire@ihug.com.au.