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Dangerous driving on radar as double demerits back for Anzac Day weekend

ACT Policing is issuing two reminders for the Anzac Day long weekend: to drive safely, and to remember double demerit points will be in place as they were over the Easter long weekend.

15-year-old drink driver crashes into Kambah house

A 15-year-old drink driver who crashed they car they were driving into a house in Kambah on Saturday night is among three drink drivers caught by ACT Policing last night, Saturday 16 April.

Easter double demerits day 1: 6 collisions, 20+ drivers nabbed

The Easter double demerit points period has started with six collisions on ACT roads yesterday, Thursday 14 April, and more than 20 drivers caught doing the wrong thing. 

Double demerits apply over Easter and Anzac Day long weekends

ACT Policing is reminding motorists that double demerit point periods will be in place for the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, starting from midnight tonight.  In total, there will be nine days...

Cyclist struck by hit and run driver on Gungahlin Drive

ACT Policing are seeking the driver of a red Holden Barina involved in a hit and run collision with a cyclist last night, Tuesday 12 April, on Gungahlin Drive.

One in hospital after two-car collision in Belconnen

One person is in a stable condition in hospital following a motor vehicle incident in Belconnen this evening, 27 March.

Why ACT needs more active travel and how to get it: Jo Clay MLA

In this op-ed piece, ACT Greens spokesperson for active travel, road safety and transport, Jo Clay MLA, explains why Canberra needs more active travel and how to get it.

Tougher fines for dangerous driving in the ACT

Dangerous drivers who harm other road users can receive a $900 fine and three demerit points from police, under new legislation.

Narrabundah intersection a ‘death trap’, locals say

Narrabundah residents are calling on the ACT Government urgently to act after another prang at the “dangerous” intersection of La Perouse Street and Carnegie Crescent.

Crace woman five times over limit collides with parked car

A 49-year-old Crace woman has been charged with high range drink driving following a collision with a parked car in Crace on Tuesday night.   

Driver find $598 for unsecured load

A driver has been hit with a $598 for not appropriately securing his load, which was extending well outside his vehicle in Belconnen this morning, Thursday 20 January.   

Man injured in single-vehicle truck crash airlifted to Canberra

A man injured in a single-vehicle truck crash in NSW’s Murrumbidgee region overnight has been airlifted to Canberra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Potholes a perennial problem for Canberra drivers

The Canberra Liberals claim that Canberrans are frustrated with large, untreated potholes across the ACT that damage cars.

Narrabundah residents worried about dangerous intersection

Narrabundah locals worry there will be a fatal accident at the dangerous intersection of La Perouse Street and Carnegie Crescent.

Drive safely on the Kings Highway this summer

Motorists on the Kings Highway between Canberra and the coast are urged to drive responsibly these summer holidays.

Police seek hit and run driver whose car struck schoolgirl

Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that hit a 10-year-old schoolgirl in Macgregor this morning and who did not stop to render assistance.

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