This is a petition to disincentivize radio stations from allowing these sounds to be played over the radio.

Sirens, screeches and crash sounds on the radio represent a danger to road users and can be a significant distraction impacting driving skills.

This petition will be presented to the Australian Communications and Media Authority who can enforce rules regarding the sounds used in songs, adverts and by radio stations. At present radio stations will block swear words (which in truth do not hurt anyone) but they allow these sounds which pose a significant distraction to drivers.



In the UK this is the case

"Advertisements must not include sounds likely to create a safety hazard. Distracting or potentially alarming sound effects such as sirens, horns, screeching tyres, vehicle collisions and the like must be treated cautiously; they may be dangerous to those listening, especially whilst driving. In particular, they should avoid being featured at the start of advertisements, before listeners are clear about what they are listening to."

Let's follow their example.

Sign this petition to change this and stop these sounds being played in your car.