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25.01.2022 The Western Sydney Wanderers FC are reminding drivers to slow down this long weekend and stay safe on the road. #HolidayRoadSafety

25.01.2022 Watch our webinar and hear from road safety experts and fleet managers on their successful workplace road safety initiatives. #SafeWorkMonth #TransportSafetyTogether Watch now: https://youtu.be/vDIraBmUXR8

25.01.2022 We visited our vehicle safety testing facility in Cudal where technicians test new and emerging safety features and technologies. Safe vehicle choices can have a significant effect on your survivability in a crash. #RoadSafetyRelay #NRSW

24.01.2022 Rugby league legends Brad Fittler and Greg Alexander talked to local students and football clubs in Lismore about the devastating ‘Knock-On Effect’ that road trauma can have on families and communities. #TowardsZero #KnockOnEffect

24.01.2022 This crash at 60km/h shows why you should always choose the safest used car you can afford. But remember, your speed ultimately determines what happens if you hit another person or vehicle. The faster you go, the greater the injuries. Choose a car with the highest safety rating: bit.ly/safetyratings

23.01.2022 Look out for children riding their bikes, scooters or skateboards these school holidays and take extra care near playgrounds, parks and along suburban streets. Remember to be careful when reversing out of driveways and always check your blind spots. #HolidayRoadSafety

22.01.2022 It's back to school for the kids this week and we’re recruiting 98 new school crossing supervisors at 96 schools across the state. Remember to slow down and look out for supervisors and children crossing.

22.01.2022 The sun sets on the Mudgee Clock Tower as it turns yellow in honour of the 1200 people who die on Australia’s roads each year. #RoadSafetyRelay #NRSW

22.01.2022 Don't take the gamble. If you're having a few drinks for the #MelbourneCup, don’t drive. Get a taxi, ride share or public transport and get home safely

22.01.2022 Average speed cameras are being installed on motorways and in tunnels across Sydney in response to the increase in heavy vehicles travelling through the city. Where average speed cameras are already operating in NSW, there’s been a 44% reduction in fatalities from crashes involving heavy vehicles compared to the 5 years before the cameras’ installation.

22.01.2022 When hit by a car, the chances a pedestrian will survive decreases rapidly with relatively small increases in impact speed. The human body can only tolerate so much force before death or serious injury will occur. Find out more: www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/speeding

21.01.2022 With warmer weather and school holidays here, you may see more families out riding bikes. If you’re driving, take care around bike riders and allow a distance of at least 1 metre when passing. And if you’re out riding, remember to stay safe by wearing a helmet and bright coloured clothing, and follow the road rules at all times. #HolidayRoadSafety

21.01.2022 Decisions can win or lose you a game but behind the wheel decisions can cost you everything. The Knock-On Effect can last a lifetime. Remember to be safe when driving on our roads.

21.01.2022 With the weather warming up, more motorcyclists will be out exploring our great scenic roads. Before heading out on a ride, make sure to refresh your skills. Visit https://ridetolive.nsw.gov.au/ to test your skills and reactions and get some top tips.

20.01.2022 More and more people are out and about riding their bikes and enjoying the spring weather. So please remember to check your blind spots and always look out for bicycle riders.

20.01.2022 Double demerits are in force Friday 2 to Monday 5 October inclusive. Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, or not wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend, and you’ll face double the points.

20.01.2022 No tweets, no tiks or toks! When you’re driving, the game-plan is simple... Get your hand off it and stick your phone in the glovebox. #TowardsZero

20.01.2022 Not sure where to put your phone while driving? The Sydney Swans coach has a simple game-plan. Get your hand off it and stick it in the glovebox. #TowardsZero

20.01.2022 If you’re driving, always keep an eye out for pedestrians and if you’re out walking, stay alert, use available crossings and obey traffic signals. Travelling at lower speeds improves a driver's ability to stop and avoid crashes, especially in areas of high pedestrian activity.

19.01.2022 Increasing your speed - even by just a few kilometres - can significantly increase the risk of death or serious injury, to yourself or others. Stay under the speed limit and drive to the conditions. Find out more: www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/speeding

19.01.2022 Just a reminder, school zones are back in operation tomorrow.

19.01.2022 With more and more people out and about riding bikes, it’s important to remember to allow at least 1 metre of space (or 1.5 metres if the speed limit is more than 60 km/h) when passing bicycle riders. Some exemptions to the road rules apply to help drivers provide enough space. If it’s safe to do so, you can: cross broken and unbroken dividing lines drive on a flat dividing strip or painted island straddle two marked lanes or lines of traffic

18.01.2022 Every number in the road toll is someone’s mother, brother, sister, father, husband, wife, daughter or son. Every life lost on our roads can be prevented. We must all work together to make our roads a safer place. #NRSW #driveSOS Find out more: www.roadsafetyweek.net.au

17.01.2022 Restrictions for interstate travel are easing and it’s been a while since some of us have taken a long drive. Remember to take regular breaks, stay under the speed limit and wear your seatbelt.

17.01.2022 Thousands drive past Rambo the Big Merino in Goulburn every day. But this week Rambo will glow yellow every night to raise awareness of National Road Safety Week. #RoadSafetyRelay #NRSW

16.01.2022 The Sydney Harbour Bridge and many landmarks across the country are turning yellow to support National Road Safety Week. Wear a yellow ribbon or put one on your car and take the pledge to drive so others survive. #NRSW #driveSOS www.roadsafetyweek.net.au

15.01.2022 Heading out to watch the NRL Grand Final clash this weekend, have a #PlanB to get home safely. What’s your Plan B? Plan your trip here: https://transportnsw.info/

15.01.2022 In a crash, the faster your collision speed the higher the risk of you or someone else losing their life. Remember to stay under the speed limit and drive to the conditions. Find out more: www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/speeding

15.01.2022 Around 150 people are killed and 1,270 seriously injured from speeding every year. Speed camera enforcement is one of the most effective and evidence-based measures to reduce speeding, save lives and prevent injuries. Find out how at https://towardszero.nsw.gov.au/cam/speed-cameras-save-lives

14.01.2022 Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, or not wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend and you’ll face double the points not double the fine. Please drive safely. #TowardsZero

14.01.2022 Do you know the rules on when motorcycle riders can and can't lane filter? Lane filtering helps traffic flow better and is legal for motorcyclists on their full licence, if travelling less than 30km/h and it's safe to do so. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth Find out more: bit.ly/lanefilteringnsw

13.01.2022 Do you drive, ride or walk to work? Find the practical tools and resources you need to champion a positive road safety culture in your workplace and help reduce injuries and lives lost on our roads: bit.ly/roadsafetyinyourworkplace #SafeWorkMonth #TransportSafetyTogether

13.01.2022 Our roads might be busier than usual with school holidays coming to an end. Remember on multi-lane roads with a speed limit of more than 80km/h, keep left unless overtaking. #HolidayRoadSafety

13.01.2022 If you're taking part in the City2Surf Virtual Run tomorrow, remember to look out before you step out onto the road. If you're driving or riding, watch out for people exercising and don't forget to always check your blind spots. The road is there for us all to share.

13.01.2022 If you’re driving home from holidays, please take care and remember to: Always follow road rules and stay under the speed limit Get plenty of rest before your drive and plan regular breaks along the way Keep your hands off your phone Look out for bicycle riders and motorcyclists... Make sure everyone is wearing a seatbelt and children are safely secured in their car seats #HolidayRoadSafety See more

12.01.2022 Are your kids going on a road trip for schoolies? Remind them about the importance of being safe on the road. The last thing they want is to ruin their trip by losing their licence, being involved in a crash, or much worse.

12.01.2022 See the person, not the bike. Give bike riders and motorcyclists the room they need to stay safe on our roads. #NRSW #driveSOS Find out more: www.roadsafetyweek.net.au

11.01.2022 Show your support for National Road Safety Week and turn your headlights on all day today. It'll also help improve your safety by making sure you’re seen by others using the road. #NRSW #driveSOS Find out more: www.roadsafetyweek.net.au

11.01.2022 Never be unsure of the speed limit again with our Speed Adviser app. Get alerts if you exceed the speed limit or go through an active school zone. The Speed Adviser app helps reduce speeding and saves lives. Find out more: bit.ly/speedadviser

11.01.2022 Motorcyclists can sometimes be hard to see. Just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth Check your blind spots and help motorcyclists ride to live: http://ridetolive.nsw.gov.au/

11.01.2022 Just a reminder, school zones are back in operation. Slow down and look out for children crossing.

10.01.2022 Road Safety Quiz: Is this fully licensed motorcyclist in the picture lane filtering legally? a) No b) Yes c) Yes, under certain circumstances... Post your answer in the comments below. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth

10.01.2022 Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is designed to prevent skidding and allow maximum braking efficiency on a range of surfaces. Watch this video to learn how a motorcycle behaves when ABS is activated. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth ridetolive.nsw.gov.au/tips

10.01.2022 Lights flash on the back of buses to warn motorists they're picking up or dropping off kids. Slow down to 40km/h and look out for children crossing. Help keep our kids safe: bit.ly/busflashinglights

10.01.2022 If you're travelling on rural roads this harvest season be patient and take care when driving around trucks and agricultural vehicles.

10.01.2022 If you’re driving in remote areas these school holidays, slow down when you see animal warning signs and keep an eye out for cattle and wildlife on the roadside that could be looking for food or water. #HolidayRoadSafety Tips on staying safe: bit.ly/animalscountryroads

09.01.2022 Small changes in driver behaviour can be the difference between life and death for motorcyclists. Motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles, and it can be difficult to judge their approaching speed. Check out these tips for drivers to share the road with motorcyclists: www.ridetolive.nsw.gov.au/tips

08.01.2022 When passing bicycle riders you must allow a distance of at least: 1 metre when the speed limit is 60km/h or less 1.5 metres when the speed limit is more than 60km/h. Find out more: www.gotogether.transport.nsw.gov.au

08.01.2022 Our friend Emma from The Wiggles wants to remind you to make sure your little passengers are safe while in the car. Watch this video with your children these school holidays. #HolidayRoadSafety

07.01.2022 Despite less people on the road network during COVID-19 we’ve seen a spike in speed related fatal crashes this year. 134 people have died on our roads because someone was travelling above the speed limit or at an inappropriate speed for the conditions. Please slow down.

07.01.2022 Every cent from speed camera fines goes directly into the Community Road Safety Fund for important road safety initiatives such as: School road safety education School zone flashing lights Safety infrastructure upgrades Community road safety grants

06.01.2022 WIN 1 of 2 family passes to ‘The Wiggly Christmas Show’ in Sydney on Saturday 19 December. Simply comment below and tell us in 25 words or less how you ‘buckle up’ and keep your little passengers safe in the car. Share this post or tag your friends so they can enter. Entries close Sunday 13 December, 11.59pm. T&Cs apply: https://towardszero.nsw.gov.au/wiggles-competition-terms-an

05.01.2022 If you’re heading out on a road trip these school holidays, please remember to: Always follow road rules and stay under the speed limit Get plenty of rest before your drive and plan regular breaks along the way Keep your hands off your phone Look out for bicycle riders and motorcyclists... Make sure everyone is wearing a seatbelt and children are safely secured in their car seats #HolidayRoadSafety See more

05.01.2022 No sneaky DM’s, no texting and def no horse emojis! When you’re driving, get your hand off it and stick your phone in the glovebox... It’s not worth it! #TowardsZero

05.01.2022 If you’re heading away with your caravan these school holidays make sure you know how to safely tow, load and weigh your caravan to arrive safely at your destination. #HolidayRoadSafety Check out our safety tips: bit.ly/caravan-safety

04.01.2022 Wearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your risk of serious injury or death in a crash. Remember, seatbelts saves lives. #BuckleUpNSW

03.01.2022 Every year around 1,200 people are killed and 44,000 seriously injured on Australian roads. Let's pause to remember them at midday today. And every time we get behind the wheel. #NRSW #driveSOS www.roadsafetyweek.net.au

03.01.2022 Too many lives have been lost on NSW roads due to speeding. Your speed decides the outcome. Please slow down.

02.01.2022 MotoCAP has put more motorcycle pants to the test. Check out the website and choose your next gear using MotoCAP at www.motocap.com.au #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth

01.01.2022 It's #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth and we've just released the comparative safety scores for 30 more motorcycle helmets. Make the safest choice when it comes to buying a helmet. See the latest rating results at www.crash.org.au

01.01.2022 Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm, 5 October. NSW Police Force will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this long weekend.