End of the road for drink drivers
Stronger penalties for drink driving will take effect on Monday 3 December, to help reduce trauma on our roads. Read more
Centre for Road Safety
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Used Car Safety Ratings 2018-19
Our Buyer's Guide to Used Car Safety Ratings helps identify the safest models among second-hand vehicles, with Safer Picks not only providing excellent protection for the driver, but also causing less serious injury to other drivers, pedestrians, bicycle riders and motorcyclists in a crash. Read more
Mobile phone demerit point increase
In NSW, drivers who use a mobile phone illegally will be penalised five demerit points. During double demerit periods, drivers who break the rules will be penalised 10 demerit points. Read more
40km/h speed limit around stopped emergency vehicles
A new road rule in NSW requires motorists to slow down to 40km/h when passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying blue or red flashing lights. Read more
Road Safety Plan 2021
Our plan sets out priority areas to move us towards achieving the NSW Government’s State Priority Target to reduce fatalities by 30 per cent by 2021. Read more
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