Trucks have larger blind spots than the average car which means truck drivers may not be able to see you.
Bicycle and motorcycle riders should take extra care when driving next to or behind a truck and be sure to stay out of their blind spots.
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding
Speeding is a factor in nearly 50% of all fatalities on country roads. Stay under the speed limit, drive to the conditions and slow down at curves.
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s important to take care while driving through rural or regional areas to help reduce this statistic.
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding
The reality is, 85% of fatal crashes on country roads involve a country resident. We all have a part to play in keeping each other safe. Road safety starts with you this Rural Road Safety Month.
Look out, animals about!
When driving in rural or regional areas, slow down,follow warning signs and stay alert – particularly around dusk or dawn.
More info https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals
Road safety starts with you. Check how tired you are before you drive, recognise the early warning signs, and know what to do to avoid driving tired.
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/fatigue
Speeding is a factor in nearly 50% of all fatalities on country roads. Stay under the speed limit, drive to the conditions and slow down at curves.
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding
The speed limit on the Silver City Highway and six local roads in the Wentworth town centre will be reduced to create a safer environment for pedestrians and motorists.
Transport for NSW conducted a review of a 650-metre section of the Silver City Highway where it passes through Wentworth CBD – along with Darling, Helena, Sandwych, Adams, Wharf and Adelaide streets – to determine if a high pedestrian activity area should be established.
Transport for NSW Regional Director West Alistair Lunn said Wentworth Shire Council had requested the review which was carried out in accordance with state speed zoning standards, with a particular emphasis on pedestrian access, safety and community amenity.
“The Silver City Highway is an important western freight route linking Broken Hill, Mildura and beyond, while Wentworth sits on a tourist route as one of the key locations to access the Mungo National Park and other destinations in far west NSW,” Mr Lunn said.
“The highway through Wentworth attracts a lot of traffic, including many heavy vehicles, and is also a busy pedestrian area right in the centre of town.
“The review found the introduction of a high pedestrian activity area with a 40 km/h speed limit for all vehicles would boost safety for all road users and pedestrians in the area. The speed on the highway section of the review area will see a 20 km/h reduction from the existing 60 km/h limit.
“The high pedestrian area will also be expanded to include six local roads – Darling, Helena, Sandwych, Adams, Wharf and Adelaide streets – to recognise the town centre’s popularity as a gathering place for local residents and tourists.”
The new speed limits will come into effect on Thursday 20 June and new signage will be installed to advise motorists and pedestrians of the changes.
“The speed zone change will have a minimal impact on travel times for motorists passing through Wentworth but will deliver a great safety boost for road users and pedestrians in the area,” Mr Lunn said.
Members of the community can sign up here to receive the latest updates on speed limits changes in their nominated area and to have their say on speed limits.
The above Media Release has been sourced from the Transport for NSW website.
Transport for NSW is installing a number of machine learning traffic counting and classifying cameras across the state.
The Machine Learning project was developed to understand if machine learning and artificial intelligence could be adapted to extract heavy vehicle information from roadside cameras. This new heavy vehicle traffic data will be used to improve Transport for NSW’s understanding of heavy vehicle and freight movement.
View the fact sheet for further information or visit: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/operations/freight-hub/machine-learning-cameras