Road safety news

  • Know a young person who is thinking about buying a car - help them make it the safest choice

    When buying a vehicle, safety should be the priority and it doesn't mean buying a new car. There are many safe and affordable used vehicles to choose from.

  • Sharing the care of our children

    Grandparents, nannies, friends and carers are very important people in the lives of our children and especially during these uncertain times.

  • 2025 Transition to primary school: starting school safely

    Starting school is an exciting and important milestone for both children and their families. While it's the responsibility of parents and carers to ensure their child's safety when traveling to and from school, schools play a vital role in promoting safe practices every day.

  • Road safety on holidays

    With the school holidays approaching, daily routines often change and everyone is a lot more relaxed. Different play locations and holiday destinations means changed traffic environments and new safety concerns.

  • Riding e-bikes and petrol-powered bicycles to and from school

    E-bikes are growing in popularity. It’s important for schools to be aware of the laws, rules and regulations around the use of these devices.

  • Animated road safety messages

    How do you share road safety information with your school community? Transport for NSW have developed the following animations, about expected safe road user behaviours.

  • Heads up - play it safe around light rail

    Light rail teaching and learning activities are now available on the online resource Safety Town.

  • New challenges when starting high school

    Transition to High School can be very daunting. Talking to your child about safety when travelling is important.

  • Children under 16 can ride on the footpath

    Did you know the rules have changed and children up to the age of 16 in NSW can now legally ride a bike on the footpath? Previously it was up to the age of 12.

  • Park and walk

    Times have changed and it’s time for parents and carers to rethink how they get their children to school each day.

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