Achieving a major reduction in road trauma requires a unified approach between governments, industries, communities and road users. Together we have achieved the greatest improvement in fatalities of any State or Territory since 2003.

As we head towards our 2020 targets to reduce serious casualties during the decade by at least 30% - to less than 80 fatalities and less than 800 serious injuries per year, direction, engagement and participation is critical.

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, Police, the Motor Accident Commission, Local Government, the transport, health and education sectors, the Centre for Automotive Safety Research, RAA and community road safety groups all have an important role to play.

• Minister for Road Safety - Hon. Michael O'Brien.
• State Level Crossing Strategy Advisory Committee (SLCSAC) develops recommendations for the Minister for Road Safety to reduce crash trauma at level crossings in South Australia.
• Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) manages the state arterial network, regulates the safety of drivers and vehicles, undertakes safety management and coordinating activities such as data analysis, policy development and community education.
• Motor Accident Commission (MAC) is responsible for third party injury insurance, and the State Governments road safety advertising and information program.
• SA Police is responsible for road safety enforcement.
• Local Government represents community interests and manages local road networks.
• Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) is an internationally renowned road safety research facility within the University of Adelaide. CASR conducts projects to reveal the extent and type of problems on our roads, to prioritise interventions and to evaluate the impact of interventions and other actions. 

Many other agencies also play a significant role including the Departments for Health, Education and Children's Services and the South Australian Emergency Services.

The South Australian Road Safety Action Plan 2011-2012 provides the direction and identifies key priority actions based on the Safer System Approach.