Council joins police in speeding blitz

Central Coast Council is joining forces with NSW Police to tackle speeding on local roads and increase safety in residential areas throughout May.

The focus is on improving safety in 50km/h and 60km/h zones – areas where children, older adults, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are often present.

Speeding continues to be the primary contributing factor in fatal crashes across the Central Coast.

NSW Police Acting Inspector, Brendan Gregory said that while local streets may feel safer and familiar, they are no place for complacency behind the wheel.

“We want to remind the Central Coast community and visitors to slow down and take care on local roads,” he said.

“Even a few kilometres over the limit can be the difference between a near miss and a serious crash.

“Police will be out in full force across the Central Coast throughout May, targeting speeding motorists and encouraging safer driving behaviour – especially in areas where people walk, ride and live.”

Every K Counts and Stop it … or cop it – that’s the clear message from Police and Council, reminding drivers that slowing down can save lives.

Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna said Council was taking a targeted approach and reinforcing safe driving habits to help drivers make better choices.

“Council is working in partnership with NSW Police and Transport for NSW, under the Local Government Road Safety Program, to improve safety on Central Coast roads,” he said.

“Every kilometre over the limit increases both your stopping distance and your risk of a crash.

“We want to see everyone in our community make it home safely – every trip, every time.”

The initiative includes heightened police presence on local roads and the delivery of educational messages to residents and visitors across the Central Coast.

For more information on Council’s road safety initiatives and projects, search ‘road safety’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au