BY SARAH JAMES
Hunter drivers are being urged to slow down this long weekend, with Operation Tortoise coming into effect today with double demerit points starting at midnight.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary says too many lives are still being lost on our roads, and is appealing to drivers to take it 'slow and steady'
"Last year's 2016 Easter road toll saw two fatalities on NSW roads and this year our goal is zero," he said.
"Sadly, many of us have, or will, at some stage in our lives, experience the devastating effects of road trauma and at a time where there are more people than usual using the roads we must endeavour to stay safe."
This year marks the 20th anniversary of double-demerit enforcement, which is estimated to have helped save 433 lives.
In addition to targeted police enforcement to deter dangerous behaviour such as speed, drink-driving, texting, and non-seat belt use, people can expect to see more education and awareness campaigns in high-risk locations over the Easter break.
NSW Police and Ambulance NSW are reminding drivers to take a break if driving for long periods of time, and if they plan on drinking, always make sure you have a Plan B.
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Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Putty Road fatality in multi-vehicle crash
BY JESSICA ROUSE
The number of tragedies on the Hunter's roads continued to grow over this Christmas and New Year, with one motorcyclist dead and a second in a serious condition after a horror multi-vehicle crash on Putty Road yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 1:30pm following reports three motorcycles and a small truck had collided.
The condition of the third motorcyclist is still unknown and the truck driver was uninjured but taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
NSW Police Operation Safe Arrival wrapped up last night with the finish of double demerits.
The number of tragedies on the Hunter's roads continued to grow over this Christmas and New Year, with one motorcyclist dead and a second in a serious condition after a horror multi-vehicle crash on Putty Road yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 1:30pm following reports three motorcycles and a small truck had collided.
The condition of the third motorcyclist is still unknown and the truck driver was uninjured but taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
NSW Police Operation Safe Arrival wrapped up last night with the finish of double demerits.
Friday, 23 December 2016
Double Demerits Now in Force
BY GEORGIA LUPTON
Police are urging motorists across the Hunter to drive safely this festive season as double demerits begin today.
The double demerit point scheme will apply to offences such as not using a seatbelt, riding without a helmet, illegal use of mobile phones and speeding.
Double demerits are enforced until 12am on the 3rd of January as part of Operation Safe Arrival which was launched by Police last Friday.
While there are additional penalties for driving offences, the main focus of the Operation is safety.
Assistant Commissioner, Michael Corboy says by simply abiding by the law, drivers will avoid penalties and more importantly, road accidents.
"This is something we've all grown up with. To not do it is just plain stupid".
The Assistant Commissioner says it's not just up to the driver to make sure road rules are being obeyed.
"I'm also calling on all passengers in vehicles and family members to say 'if you've had a few beers please don't drink and drive' and 'mum or dad, please put that mobile phone away, I don't want you to crash while I'm in the car with you'".
Police are urging motorists across the Hunter to drive safely this festive season as double demerits begin today.
The double demerit point scheme will apply to offences such as not using a seatbelt, riding without a helmet, illegal use of mobile phones and speeding.
Double demerits are enforced until 12am on the 3rd of January as part of Operation Safe Arrival which was launched by Police last Friday.
While there are additional penalties for driving offences, the main focus of the Operation is safety.
Assistant Commissioner, Michael Corboy says by simply abiding by the law, drivers will avoid penalties and more importantly, road accidents.
"This is something we've all grown up with. To not do it is just plain stupid".
The Assistant Commissioner says it's not just up to the driver to make sure road rules are being obeyed.
"I'm also calling on all passengers in vehicles and family members to say 'if you've had a few beers please don't drink and drive' and 'mum or dad, please put that mobile phone away, I don't want you to crash while I'm in the car with you'".
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