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25.01.2022 CHANGES TO NT ROAD RULES COMMENCED 5 AUGUST 2020 Minor changes are being rolled out to create a safer road environment and to ensure that the road rules in the NT are harmonised with the Model Australian Road Rules. The changes address minor inconsistencies or amendments to address minor inconsistencies, safety risks, emerging issues or contemporary circumstances.... The key changes are: Clarify existing rules relating to U-turns at various crossings and other places Clarify that a motor cycle rider does not have to indicate when changing position within a lane. Clarify that a driver cannot stop on a bicycle crossing. Provide rules and signage for electric vehicle parking. Insert technological neutral terminology regarding the payment of parking fees. Clarify the rules regarding the wearing of seatbelts by drivers. Clarify when a motorcycle rider may remove both feet from footrests. Clarify that a mobile phone, television receiver or visual display unit may be used when the vehicle is parked, even though the key may be in the ignition or the engine is running. Provide an offence for a driver to interrupt a funeral procession. All road users need to understand the road rules, for their safety and the safety of other road users. To view a full list of these changes and the NT road rules, visit www.towardszero.nt.gov.au.

25.01.2022 Thank you to Red Lily Health! Please watch this video presented by the children of West Arnhem to raise awareness about road safety. Road safety is everyone's responsibility.... Please drive with care #NRSW2020 #roadsafety #towardszeront

24.01.2022 Hector the Road Safety Cat and the Road Safety NT team visited Tennant Creek Police Station this week to look at some of the fantastic entries in their kids road safety colouring competition. Great work to everyone who submitted! Tennant Creek school based constable, Whitney Roe, said the winners are being chosen this Friday and will receive a scooter and helmet as a prize ... #HectortheRoadSafetyCat #TowardsZeroNT Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

24.01.2022 IT'S RAIL SAFETY WEEK 10 - 16 August 2020 Whether you’re a motorist, truck driver, cyclist or pedestrian, always STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK before crossing at a level crossing.... Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. Find out how you can get involved in this year’s Rail Safety Week by visiting: https://tracksafefoundation.com.au/rail-safety-week/ #RSW2020 #TowardsZeroNT #StopLookListenThink

22.01.2022 Applications for Towards Zero Road Safety Community Grants have now closed! Thank you to all applicants and we’ll be in touch soon. If you missed out, don’t stress the quick response grants are still open all year till 31 May 2021.... Head to www.towardszero.nt.gov.au for more information and how to apply

17.01.2022 Checklist for your next night out: Physical distance Wash your hands Sober Bob

16.01.2022 PROTECTING EVERY LIFE. It’s not just people in cars who are victims of traffic trauma. Drive safely to protect every life along the road including pedestrians. Show your support for road safety and Drive So Others Survive... #DriveSOS #NRSW2020 #TowardsZero www.roadsafetyweek.org.au

16.01.2022 Thanks Jabiru Childcare Centre! Hector had a great time with everyone - remember to always click clack front and back, and look both ways before crossing the road Our Road Safety Community Engagement Officers and Hector the Road Safety Cat deliver road safety education sessions in schools and early learning centres If your school or early learning centre would like us to visit, you can find out more on our website: www.nt.gov.au//safe/book-a-road-safety-lesson-for-children

12.01.2022 Train surfing might sound like a great idea at the time but jumping off a moving train is not fun and can lead to serious injury. #RSW2020 #TowardsZeroNT

11.01.2022 GIVEAWAY - NTFL SEASON PASSES TO BE WON To celebrate the upcoming Towards Zero Road Safety Round we are giving away NTFL season passes. To enter: ... Like this post In the comments below, provide a correct answer to the quiz question Your name will then go into a random draw. : . /? Two winners will receive two season passes each. Competition closes Midnight on Wednesday 18 November. Winners will be announced Thursday 19 November.

10.01.2022 Our Road Safety team were on the road again last week, visiting Mataranka, Jilkminggan and Minyerri Hector danced up a storm in Jilkminggan whilst teaching the kids the importance of wearing their seatbelts and crossing the road safely It seems one of the community’s cheeky dogs didn’t appreciate a visit from a giant cat and tried to chase Hector out of town!!! ... #hectortheroadsafetycat #cheekydog Visit www.roadsafety.nt.gov.au to see how you can book the team and Hector to visit your school.

10.01.2022 If you’re going to drink, physically distance yourself from the driver’s seat. Get yourself a Sober Bob.

08.01.2022 Planning your weekend? Remember to purchase your ticket for tomorrow’s AFL Northern Territory 'Towards Zero Road Safety Round' The Premier League team captains will be wearing symbolic Zero jerseys, and all players will be wearing yellow armbands to honor those that have lost their lives on our roads. ... Come down to the games and show your support this weekend, road safety is everyone’s responsibility And remember, if you’re going to drink, don’t drive plan ahead and organise your Sober Bob #towardszeront #roadsafety #SoberBob

08.01.2022 GIVEAWAY 10 NTFL SEASON PASSES TO BE WON Towards Zero is again teaming up with AFL Northern Territory for the 'Towards Zero Road Safety Round' on Saturday 21 November at TIO Stadium, Marrara. To celebrate, we are giving away 10 NTFL season passes over the next 5 days (winners will receive two season passes each so five chances to win).... All you need to do to enter is: Like the post In the comments, provide a correct answer to the quiz questions Your name will then go into a random draw to win the two season tickets. Keep an eye out for the competition posts on Friday 13 November, and Tuesday 19 November. Good luck!

08.01.2022 CLOSING SOON.... Be quick you’ve only have a couple more days to get your application in for a road safety community grant. Applications close 26 July 2020.... Head to www.towardszero.nt.gov.au now for more information and how to apply.

07.01.2022 Thank you City of Darwin Libraries for visiting Mel and Hector the road safety cat at the Parap Road Safety Centre Hector had such a fun time reading, dancing, and sharing important road safety messages with everyone The Parap Road Safety Centre is open 7 days a week BYO helmet and bike and have fun practising on the miniature roads ... Remember always wear a helmet and always CLICK CLACK FRONT AND BACK when you get into the car

06.01.2022 This National Road Safety Week be a champion! Wear a yellow ribbon or stick one on your car. Pledge to make the roads safer for everyone. Remove distractions and never use your mobile phone behind the wheel.... Don’t put people at risk by speeding, driving while tired, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Talk to people about how they can reduce their risk as a driver. Everyone has the right to get home safe. Show your support for road safety and Drive So Others Survive. #DriveSOS #NRSW2020 #TowardsZero

05.01.2022 When you see the flashing lights, SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER Emergency services, roadside assist and roadside workers risk their lives every day to help us. When you see the flashing lights slow down and move over to keep them safe.... Show your support for road safety and Drive So Others Survive #DriveSOS #NRSW2020 #TowardsZero www.roadsafetyweek.org.au

03.01.2022 DRIVE SAFELY - END ROAD WORK You may resume the regular posted speed limit as displayed once you pass this sign. When you’re leaving roadworks, it’s important to know the signs.... This sign is the last sign you will see when driving through roadworks. It marks the end of the roadworks and tells you that, after passing the sign, the road’s normal speed limit applies. Remember to wait until you are past the sign to speed up, for your safety and that of the workers. Remember, when you see the cones, please always obey the zones. #YourSpeedisOurSafety #WhenYouSeetheConesObeytheZones #KnowTheSigns Traffic Management Association of Australia See the Cones. Obey the Zones.

03.01.2022 DriveSafe NT and Road Safety teams have been on the road this week, visiting Titjikala, Finke and Santa Theresa The teams delivered driver education and licensing services to the communities as well as visiting the local schools to talk about road safety and seat belts with #HectortheRoadSafetyCat While they were in Finke they had a visit from a hungry horse who came for a road safety lesson, but munched on someone’s lunch instead! ... Keen to learn more about DriveSafe NT? head over to www.drivesafe.nt.gov.au

03.01.2022 Being safe around railway crossings and trains is easy. When you see a stop sign at a railway crossing, stop, look and listen for trains coming. Always stop if you see the crossing lights flashing or hear the bells ringing. Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility.... #RSW2020 #TowardsZeroNT

03.01.2022 PREPARE TO STOP Traffic controllers are on the road ahead. When you’re driving through roadworks, it’s important to know the signs.... This sign lets you know that there may be a traffic controller with a stop/slow bat on or near the road ahead and it usually comes after a reduce speed or roadworker warning sign. You must always follow the directions of the traffic controller, for your safety and that of the workers. Remember, when you see the cones, make sure you obey the zones. #YourSpeedisOurSafety #SeetheConesObeytheZones #KnowTheSigns Traffic Management Association of Australia See the Cones. Obey the Zones.