R plate initiative aims to help people return from road trauma

A new initiative is being launched to help drivers regain their confidence behind the wheel following a car accident, with a plate that can go on the car indicating to other drivers to be patient or show empathy and understanding.

Return plate on display on the back of a car (mycar Tyre & Auto) Credit: (mycar Tyre & Auto)

Key Points

• Research by My-car Tyre and Auto shows around 89% of Australian motorists claim to be confident drivers, but almost half of those drivers have had their confidence dashed following an incident.
• The company said 'R' Plate initiative would help the transition of drivers regaining confidence on the roads following an accident.
• It also said that this is just a concept and a plate - it has no legal standing and is not backed by any government body, but that doesn't mean you can't put in your rear window like you would with a 'baby on board' sign.

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