The danger of distraction – Mobile Phone Usage Rules for P Plate Drivers
Driving is an exciting experience. It’s also a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibility. “Mobile phones are one of the biggest distractions for young drivers. In fact, 14% of drivers involved in vehicular accidents are all young drivers with increased fatalities over the past two years,” says motoring expert Burke Wilson from Great…
Read MoreOur top tips to staying safe if your car breaks down
Top tips Always activate your hazard lights (and parking lights in poor visibility) Find a safe spot to pull over, such as a hard shoulder or breakdown lane Position your vehicle as far away from other traffic as possible Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on and call roadside assistance If you have to…
Read MoreDouble demerit points are now in force across NSW
It’s quite simple really – DO NOT SPEED AT ANY TIME! But be aware that double demerits are in place for five days in NSW from Wednesday, 21 September until Sunday, 25 September inclusive and for four days from Friday 30 September to Monday 3 October inclusive in NSW and the ACT. Please also be advised…
Read MoreSaving Lives on NSW Country Roads Initiative
Reducing fatalities and serious injuries on country roads is one of the biggest road safety challenges for NSW and a key focus of the 2026 Road Safety Plan. The Savings Lives on Country Roads initiative is designed to address two key contributors to road fatalities and serious injuries on country roads: high risk curves and…
Read MoreSlow down, move over & give space when passing emergency workers on the road.
The rules to improve the safety of emergency services personnel, tow truck operators and breakdown assistance providers working on the road, as well as the people they are helping changed in 2019. The changes also made it safer on higher speed roads where the time and distance required to reduce speed to 40km/h is the…
Read MoreGo Together Campaign. Respect each other’s space and ensure that everyone stays safe.
In NSW, drivers must give bicycle riders at least 1 metre of space when passing. On average, nine bicycle riders are killed and more than 1900 seriously injured in NSW each year. Bicycle riders represent about 2.5 per cent of total road fatalities and about 16 per cent of serious injuries. Drivers, bicycle riders and…
Read MoreBe Bus Aware highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users.
Be Bus Aware highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users. Buses are large, heavy vehicles and can’t stop quickly. Each year, Bus Safety Week helps raise awareness for all road users on how to stay safe on and around buses, helping to reduce injuries and fatalities. Millions of trips NSW has one…
Read MoreIf you are buying a used car make sure you find out its star safety rating.
If you are buying a used car make sure you find out its star safety rating. Watch the 2 videos below to find out why. This crash at 60km/h shows why you should always choose the safest car you can afford. Even though they both cost around 10K, the Cruze has a five star used…
Read MoreSchool zones are back in operation today so stick to the 40km/h speed limit
Just a reminder that school zones are back in operation today. So keep our kids safe, stick to the 40km/h school zone speed limit and slow down.
Read MoreDo not stop or queue across any type of pedestrian crossing
Do not queue across any type of pedestrian crossing – including a zebra crossing, pedestrian traffic light or children’s crossing – as it can force pedestrians into the way of traffic.
Read MoreDo you know what the best car seat is for your child?
Kids count on their parents and carers when it comes to road safety. All children must be safely fastened in the correct child car seat for their age and size. Find out what’s best for your child: www.childcarseats.com.au
Read MoreEaster Long Weekend Double Demerits start – Drive safe this Easter
More than one life lost for every day this year, has prompted NSW Police to take an unorthodox approach to road safety in the lead up to the Easter long weekend this year. NSW Police have launched the Easter long weekend road safety campaign, along with a proactive campaign aimed at ensuring motorists, passengers and…
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