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NSW police alert motorists to double-demerit period

NSW Police are encouraging road users to take care while travelling on the state's roads, ahead of a double-demerit period from 21 to 25 September.

Speeding, unlicensed drivers caught on ACT roads in morning blitzes

A driver caught speeding at 45km/h over the limit is among multiple ACT road users nabbed during early morning speed enforcement activities.

Tom McLuckie campaigns to ensure son Matthew didn’t die in vain

Not quite two months after his 20-year-old son Matthew’s tragic death while driving home from work, Tom McLuckie is channelling his grief into making Canberra roads safer.

More road safety upgrades promised in ACT Budget

The ACT Government has revealed its plans under the 2022-23 ACT Budget to improve road safety and promote active travel.

Turner man caught travelling at twice the speed limit cops $1841 fine

A 26-year-old Turner man travelling at twice the posted speed limit in Barton is more than $1800 poorer after being caught by police on Friday night, 8 July.

Police seek driver who left Watson collision involving child cyclist

ACT Policing is seeking a driver who left the scene of a collision involving a child cyclist in Knox Street, Watson yesterday afternoon, Thursday 23 June.

Three men stopped for high-range speeding on ACT roads

Three drivers have been fined for high-range speeding offences by ACT Road Policing officers over the weekend, 17-19 June.

11 drivers on ACT roads to face charges after long weekend blitz

A 30-year-old Queensland man more than five times over the legal limit is among 11 drivers summonsed to court for driving offences detected by ACT Policing's high visibility enforcement activities across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

Snow goers urged to stay ‘snow safe’ as NSW ski season starts

As the 2022 ski season starts this long weekend, NSW Police are urging snow goers to have a plan and stay ‘Snow Safe’.

ACT police caution drivers ahead of possible snowy conditions

Drivers are urged to exercise extra caution on the roads with a strong cold front, including thunderstorms and high winds, forecast to push through the ACT region late Monday night.

ACT and NSW police join forces to target speed on Monaro Highway

ACT and NSW police conducted a joint operation targeting speed on Lanyon Drive as part of National Road Safety Week, 15–22 May. 

Canberra lights up yellow for National Road Safety Week

The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to take the pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week, 16-22 May.

19 early morning drivers nabbed speeding on ACT roads in the wet

ACT Road Policing issued 19 infringements during a two-day early morning speed enforcement operation in wet conditions on Thursday and Friday.

ACT driver fined $598 for unsecured load on Tuggeranong Parkway

ACT Road Policing is reminding drivers to securely transport bulky goods following a serious incident yesterday, Friday 13 May, in which a 64-year-old driver was seen travelling with a mattress lifting from the roof of his vehicle on the Tuggeranong Parkway.

ACT Policing target roadworthiness of vehicles in May

ACT Police are concerned for vehicles on our roads putting the safety of its occupants and other road users at risk and are conducting random inspections throughout May.

Slow down to 40 when passing ACT emergency services vehicles

ACT Policing is reminding drivers that they are required to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency services vehicles displaying a blue or red flashing light.

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