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Bathurst & Blayney Road Safety

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: +263 33 6111

Address: 158 Russell Street 2795 Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Severe weather forecast for the weekend with snow, ice, fog and high winds predicted. Low visibility, slippery roads and fallen debris may make driving considerably more challenging and hazardous. Slow down, leave plenty of space in front of you and plenty of time to get where youre going. Best to avoid any unnecessary journeys if you can. ... For the latest traffic updates visit livetraffic.com #RuralRoadSafetyMonth

24.01.2022 Teaching someone to drive can be a happy experience. Join a free online workshop full of practical advice and information for parents, carers and supervisors of learner drivers completing the Graduated Licensing Scheme. There is 2 sessions available.... Bathurst Regional Council Blayney Shire Council

24.01.2022 Stay safe these school holidays. Get a good nights sleep before hitting the road and be aware of the signs of fatigue. If youre yawning, restless, distracted or fidgety, its time to stop and take a break.

22.01.2022 Did you know being awake for 17 hours has a similar effect on performance as a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05? Fatigue-related crashes can happen on any trip no matter how long or short or what time of day. Get a good nights sleep before your next drive. #SleepAwarenessWeek

22.01.2022 Did you know? You can complete your learner drivers logbook digitally using one of these 3 apps approved for NSW Leaners.

22.01.2022 Asphalt work will begin tomorrow at the Suttor-Mitre-Lambert St Roundabout works. Please slow down and take care and allow for possible delays when travelling through the intersection and follow signage and directions from staff on site. The intersection will remain open under traffic control during peak periods, school pick up and drop off. Road closures may be in place outside of peak times.

19.01.2022 How often do you put your feet on the dash? Hear from Dr John Crozier about the life-threatening impact it can have on you if youre involved in a crash. #TowardsZero

18.01.2022 Truckies know better than most drivers how to manage their fatigue. Here they share some of their hot tips. Fatigue is not just being tired. Losing concentration, fluctuating speed, going into autopilot are all signs that you need to stop and take a break. And its not just on long trips. Fatigue can catch up with you on the way home from work. #fatiguemanagement #Driverfatigue #DontTrustYourTiredSelf

17.01.2022 We are loving the rain but they also mean lots of wet roads. Be careful of aquaplaning, slow down and leave some extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

17.01.2022 It’s not just people in cars who are victims of traffic trauma. Drive safely to protect every life along the road including pedestrians. #nationalroadsafetyweek National Road Safety Week. 15-22 November 2020

16.01.2022 Shine a Light. Turn your headlights on for road safety and protect your mates so everyone gets home safe. #nationalroadsafetyweek National Road Safety Week 15-22 November 2020

16.01.2022 Did you know? Childcarseats.com.au has a handy guide for selecting the correct restraint for your family and for your car. Its also a good idea to take your restraint to an authorised fitter to make sure its fitted correctly. Our authorised fitters are Clancy Motors Bathurst Bathurst Toyota... Bathurst Automotive Group Michael Baker Automotive in Blayney #preciouscargo #childrestraints See more

14.01.2022 In 2019, speeding was a factor in 41% of fatalities on country roads. The faster you travel, the less time you have to react to the unexpected and avoid a crash. So remember to stay under the speed limit and drive to the conditions. #RuralRoadSafetyMonth

12.01.2022 Are you supervising a learner driver? Join one of our free online workshops full of practical advice and information for parents, carers and supervisors of learner drivers completing the Graduated Licensing Scheme. Two sessions available. Wednesday 19 August 6:00pm Thursday 20 August 12:30pm... Follow the links to book you place. Bookings essential. Bathurst Regional Council Blayney Shire Council #learnerdrivers

12.01.2022 When theres water on the road you never know whats hiding under the surface. Slow down in the wet and avoid puddles if you can.

12.01.2022 Tragically, 835 people lost their lives on rural roads last year, accounting for two thirds of the national road toll. Today were launching Rural Road Safety M...onth a national initiative that implores all drivers, whether city or regional based, to take ownership of their role in reducing the rural road toll. Take the pledge to #ChooseRoadSafety today by visiting www.arsf.com.au. See more

10.01.2022 Did you know? The colour of your car can have a significant impact on your crash risk. Black cars are nearly 50% more likely to be involved in a crash in low light at dusk or dawn. https://www.nrspp.org.au//nrspp-quick-fact-effect-car-col/

10.01.2022 The Bathurst Regional Community Safety Committee (BRCSC) have developed a campaign in line with the Bathurst Community Safety Plan 2019-2023 to address the crim...e of steal from motor vehicle. The Bathurst Regional LGA is currently ranked 45 out of 120 LGAs for steal from motor vehicle offences, with 185 incidents recorded in 2019. A large percentage of local steal from motor vehicle offences targeted vehicles in residential areas which had been left unlocked, often with valuables inside. As a result, the BRCSC have developed a campaign reminding residents to secure their vehicles and valuables to greatly reduce the risk of becoming a victim. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or watch https://bit.ly/3fOT4Sh.

10.01.2022 Keep an eye out for cyclists between the Perthville, Georges Plains, Rockley Road and Newbridge Road areas this afternoon. Slow down, be patient and give everyone the room they need. #theroadistheretoshare Stay 1.5m from cyclists when travelling faster then 60km/h

09.01.2022 Driver fatigue is one of the 3 biggest killers on our roads and fatigue related crashes are twice as likely to be fatal. Before hitting the road you can "Test Your Tired Self" Download the app from the Apple App store or take the test in your browser.... https://apple.co/2Bo8BJt https://testyourtiredself.com.au/ #driverfatigue #donttrustyourtiredself

08.01.2022 Great to see these blind corners on the Bridle Track getting opened up and widened.

08.01.2022 School zones are back in force today. Slow down and keep our kids safe. Penalties for many infringements, including speeding and parking infringements, are often more severe when committed in School Zones.

07.01.2022 Do you think young drivers have enough support when learning to drive? As a parent or supervisor do you feel like you have enough support when teaching a young driver about driving, risk, safety and infringements? NSW Government is seeking feedback on the learner driver/supervisor experience. #youngdrivers #learnerdriver #NationalRoadSafetyWeek

06.01.2022 A handy guide from NSW Police Force on what to do when you are involved in a motor vehicle crash.

06.01.2022 August is Rural Road Safety Month. Make a pledge to #ChooseRoadsafety

06.01.2022 August is Rural Road Safety Month. Take the pledge to choose road safety. Stay sharp and take regular breaks Dont drive through floodwaters Always be fit to drive Keep an eye out for animals and livestock... Scan the road ahead Drive to the conditions Know your limits, and your vehicles limits #RuralRoadSafetyMonth

02.01.2022 Do you have a road-safety project in need of funding? Grant money may be available for community groups and organisations to help with community projects that aim to improve road safety in our local area.

02.01.2022 Work will begin soon on the improvements to the Great Western Highway between Kelso and Bathurst Regional Airport. Be prepared for some changed traffic conditions and observe all roadwork speed zones.

01.01.2022 Fatigue is one of the biggest killers on our rural roads. Longer distances and faster speeds mean fatigue crashes can be more likely and more fatal in our rural areas. And they dont just occur on long drives. Tired after a long day at work? Take a 15 minute nap before you head home. It could save your life. Dont drive tired. #RuralRoadSafetyMonth

01.01.2022 Keep an eye out for cyclists between the Perthville, Georges Plains and Newbridge Road areas this afternoon. Slow down, be patient and give everyone the room they need. #theroadistheretoshare Stay 1.5m from cyclists when travelling faster then 60km/h

01.01.2022 Parking illegally in a school zone can attract hefty fines up to $457 and will also get you 2 demerit points. Please park and drive safely around our schools. These rules are in place to keep our kids safe. Council rangers and Police are monitoring school zones closely.