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NRMA plan for speed cameras

The NSW government is depriving speeding motorists a chance to self-regulate, according to the National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA). Speed cameras may offer a way.

A recent statement released by the body suggests the current mobile speed camera strategy is affecting the way motorists regulate their speed. This is especially detrimental, if the ultimate goal is to get drivers to stay within the limit, and not raise revenue from fines.

In order to remedy this, NRMA has presented a proposal for fairer mobile speed cameras.

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Car sales grow in NSW

Car sales in New South Wales are on the rise, according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive industries (FCAI).

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Sydney to host international road safety event

An international two-day conference on road safety is making its way to Sydney.

This is the first time the International Conference on Driver Distraction and Inattention is being held outside Europe. The annual event is to be held in November.

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School zone safety to be improved

The morning school run should prove much safer in the coming months as a planned NSW government initiative takes effect.

With the school year now well underway across the state, the government has announced a $10 million boost to school zone safety.

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Police ask for caution on the roads

Article PhotoPolice are asking motorists on NSW roads to show caution as the road toll takes an unfortunate increase over the past few weeks.

Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay has described the recent events as heartbreaking. Including the first week of February, the road toll stands at 48 for NSW.

“We’re just over a month into the year and sadly many families across our state are grieving the loss of loved ones,” said Mr Gay in a recent release.

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Car Colour and Crash Risk: Should You Really Care?

greenslips drivingPeople have different reasons for choosing the colour of their car.  But when it comes to safety, does the colour of your car make a difference?

According to a Monash University study, there is a direct link between the colour of the car you drive and the risk of having a crash. Why is this?

The simple fact is that white is the most highly visible colour, especially when viewed against the dark road surface. So it is deemed to be the safest colour – not red, not yellow.

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Slow down for Schools: Police urge caution

Article PhotoAs another school year begins, drivers need to be increasingly vigilant of young children on the road. Whether around school zones or neighbourhoods where kids may be walking home, keep an eye out for school kids no matter how slow you’re driving.

See the signs, slow down to 40km/h

As schools return throughout New South Wales, police are reminding motorists to slow down to 40km/h in designated school zones. This speed reduction applies from 8am to 9.30am and again as the school day ends between 2.30pm and 4pm.

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Fuel cheaper south of the border

Article PhotoThis year’s State of Origin victory against the Maroons finally stopped an eight-year winning streak.

While that win will live long in the memory, a second State of Origin victory has recently slipped somewhat under the radar.

Petrol ‘State of Origin’

Over the past 12 months, the National Roads & Motorists’ Association and the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland have been carefully recording petrol prices in every town in the two states.

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