Road safety
Top of the class for school crossing safety
School crossings across NSW will be made even safer with 300 more lollipop supervisors to be provided
Handbrake on drink driving
Under the new laws, mid-range drink drivers will now spend at least three months disqualified and need to have an alcohol interlock installe
Record funding to boost safety on country roads
NSW is set for another road safety blitz that will see more than six thousand kilometres of vital road safety work delivered
Safety upgrades for high pedestrian areas in Zetland and Waterloo
Pedestrian safety around Zetland and Waterloo will be improved with infrastructure upgrades at busy pedestrian locations.
World first mobile phone detection cameras switched on
World-first cameras capable of identifying drivers illegally using mobile phones have been switched on at two locations in Sydney for a thre
Road Toll Biggest Reduction In Five Years
Thirty-five fewer lives were lost on our roads in 2018, compared with 2017, marking the biggest reduction in five years.
End of the road for drink driving reforms
New drink driving reforms have passed NSW Parliament signalling the end of the road for this dangerous behaviour behind the wheel.
All aboard the first driverless shuttle
The first passengers have ridden on the NSW Driverless Shuttle at Sydney Olympic Park, ahead of services starting in the coming weeks.
Five star safety in a second hand car for under ten grand
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle with a five star safety rating is now easier to find thanks to the release of the latest Used Car Safe
World first ratings system for motorcycle clothing launched
Melinda Pavey today announced the launch of a world first rating system for motorcycle clothing – MotoCAP.
Demerit points on the rise for drivers who can’t keep their hands off it
The NSW Government is continuing to come down hard on drivers who can’t keep their hands off their mobile phones.
NSW cricketers open a new innings promoting road safety in the community
NSW’s top cricketers continue to play a role in delivering important road safety messages to fans across the state.
Delivering safer country roads
Country roads across the state will benefit from 97 road safety projects delivered as part of the Saving Lives on Country Roads Program.
Slow down for blue or red flashing lights from 1 September
A new road rule starts on 1 September meaning drivers have to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency vehicles showing blue or red lights
Slow down for flashing lights from 1 September
The NSW Government has launched a state-wide campaign to prepare motorists for the introduction of 40km/h rule
Dangerous driving given the red light in Coffs Harbour
Installation of new red-light speed camera at intersection of the Pacific Highway and Bray Street.
Making young cyclists safer
The NSW Government has introduced new rules to allow all children under 16 years old to ride a bicycle on the footpath.
Dangerous driving given the red light in Merrylands
Installation of new red-light speed camera at intersection of Woodville Road and Louis Street.
Community Support for Road Safety Crackdown
New road safety measures announced, including an increase in demerit points from four to five for illegal mobile phone use while driving.
Young Western Sydney drivers the biggest winners in telematics trial
Using cutting edge in-car technology aimed at reducing road casualties.