The MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration (RSRC) was established late 2018 as a strategic partnership between the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
We bring together a multidisciplinary team of more than 20 research academics, Higher Degree by Research scholars, research assistants and professional staff.
As a leading road safety research centre in Queensland, the RSRC has recognised expertise in impaired driving, driver decision-making, road rule compliance, enforcement strategies and fitness to drive. Our externally funded research program addresses critical road safety challenges and delivers outcomes with national significance and global relevance.
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.
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.
Neurocognition and fitness to drive
Assessing the relationship between neuropsychology/neurocognition and driving capacity across different populations and settings.
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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