Truckies and motorists are being reminded to slow down when passing through the small towns and villages of western NSW, with the Slow Down in My Town campaign running from September 16 to 29.
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Transport for NSW Regional Director West Alistair Lunn says in the west region from 2018-2022, there were 1,330 casualty crashes involving speed, tragically resulting in 82 fatalities and 591 serious injuries.
“We have villages and small towns scattered right across the western region, many of them on major roads and highways, and they are home to thousands of NSW residents,” he says.
“Too many vehicles – and particularly heavy vehicles – either don’t see the signs advising of the lower speed limits as they pass through town or don’t take any notice of them.”
“Issues such as perceived low levels of enforcement and the short distances through small villages can add to the problem, particularly at night.”
The two-week safety blitz will target nine of the following villages, Blackheath in the Blue Mountains; Gulgong, Black Springs, Mullion Creek, Geurie and Lucknow in the Central West; Pilliga in the Northwest; and Tibooburra and Silverton.
The campaign will use courtesy speed monitors to display speeds and ‘slow down’ messages to drivers, distribute bin stickers to retail outlets and target social media messages towards residents and visitors.
Transport will also work with local police to increase police presence at these locations.
“This isn’t a speed limit reduction, it’s a targeted campaign to remind and encourage motorists to obey the speed limits in villages,” he says.
“We really want to highlight the dangers of speeding and ask that motorists consider what they’re risking when they travel over the speed limit – we need to work together to make our roads safe.”
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