NSW Road Safety used Road Rules Awareness Week last week to help the State’s pedestrians, motorbike riders, passengers and cyclists refresh their knowledge of the road rules.
The campaign included quizzes, a live chat and other online content explaining the most misunderstood road rules.
The main focus was on the three biggest killers: speeding, fatigue and drink driving.
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, said the Government wants to put a stop to fatalities and trauma suffered when people disregard, or aren’t aware of, the road rules.
“We know human error is a huge factor in crashes so it’s important all road users understand the rules, obey the signs and remain vigilant,” Mr Constance said.
“We all need to work together towards achieving a road toll of zero.”
He said speeding remained the greatest cause of death and injury on NSW roads.
Thirty-nine per cent of the 354 road fatalities last year were speed related and 71 per cent of those in country areas, the Minister said.
“People may consider themselves good drivers but knowing the road rules such as who has right of way at an intersection, and what different signs and traffic signals mean is an important part of road safety,” Mr Constance said.
