‘Every K counts’ on local roads, NSW Police and Council remind Central Coast drivers

Central Coast Council and NSW Police are stepping up efforts this May to reduce speeding on local roads.

Speeding continues to be the biggest contributing factor in fatal crashes across the Central Coast, with most crashes involving local drivers occurring on local roads used every day.

NSW Police Inspector, David Prevett said too many local families are still being impacted by dangerous decisions behind the wheel.     

“Speeding, not wearing seat belts, using a mobile phone while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a choice that costs lives,” Inspector Prevett said.

“Highway Patrol officers will continue to patrol and enforce speed limits on roads across the Central Coast, but we need everyone to play their part and drive like your life depends on it, because it does.

“If people choose to speed or ignore the rules, the message is simple – stop it or cop it.”

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said Council is reminding local drivers that slowing down really matters, especially on familiar roads close to home.

“Council is working closely with NSW Police and Transport for NSW through the Local Government Road Safety Program to improve safety on Central Coast roads this May,” Mayor McKinna said.

“Most serious crashes happen on roads we use every day. Even driving a little over the speed limit gives drivers less time to react and requires more distance to stop. 

“We want everyone to get where they’re going safely and make it home at the end of the day.”

When the unexpected happens on the road, the speed that you're travelling at matters. Just a few K's over the limit can be the difference between being able to stop in time or not at all.

For more information on Council’s road safety initiatives and projects, visit Road safety | Central Coast Council

Image L to R - Central Coast Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, NSW Police Senior Constable, NSW Police Inspector, David Prevett and Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna.