An alarming number of heavy vehicle drivers on Sydney roads are in breach of safety regulations, according to the latest investigations carried out by the NSW government.
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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.
Milestone for Australia’s biggest urban road project
Construction has started on the first stage of WestConnex, Australia’s most elaborate urban road project.
Free coffee for motorists on the Newell Highway
Cafes along the Newell Highway are offering free cups of coffee to encourage motorists to take a break. Drivers are alerted to cafes offering the free service via an app called Free Cuppa.
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).
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.
Hybrid cars on the way
Hybrid cars – love them or hate them.
Thanks to rising petrol costs, changing lifestyle needs and lower purchasing prices, hybrids are now a real part of the Australian motoring industry.
Good start for new car sales early in 2015
The last few months of 2014 showed real promise for the Australian new car industry and according to statistics from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the trend has continued into this year.
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.
$42.8 million to fix country roads
Council-owned country roads are to undergo a makeover, with 77 projects on the agenda under the government’s $42.8 million Fixing Country Roads program, according to an announcement from Transport for New South Wales.
The Fixing Country Roads program was announced in 2014 as an initiative which will identify local projects and provide funding to improve connectivity throughout the state, thereby boosting freight productivity.
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