CRASH CARD
Motorcycle crashes can be high impact and cause serious injury . Fast and effective treatment is crucial to saving lives . That ’ s where the Motorcycle Crash Card comes in .
The Victorian ( Australia ) Government through the Department of Transport and Planning has launched the Motorcycle Crash Card , a self-laminated cardthat motorcyclists and pillions can placein their helmets . The card provides emergency service personnel with important personal information that can guide first responders to a more effective and rapid response .
Cards are free and can be collected from distributors across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria . Distributors can be found by visiting the Department of Transport and Planning website ( dtp . vic . gov . au ).
To use the card , the rider fills out the form with their personal details , emergency contact information and any health conditions and places it in the lining of their helmet .
A highly visible red sticker is placed on the outside of a helmet to indicate there is a Crash Card inside . In the event of a crash , properly trained first responders can safely remove the rider ’ s helmet to access the card for vital details that could save their life .
The Crash Card scheme was created in the United Kingdom by paramedics who are also motorcycle riders and has since been adopted around the world . The Crash Card has been produced for Victorian motorcycle riders in collaboration with the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel .