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Road safety education

We work in partnership with Transport for NSW to deliver the Local Government Road Safety Program. This program allows our Road Safety Officer to implement community education campaigns that target road safety at a local level.

Eurobodalla Road Safety Plan 2019-22

Our road safety plan aims to reduce road related trauma for our community and visitors as they drive, bus, scooter, cycle and walk around Eurobodalla.

We accept our responsibility for the local and regional road network while highlighting our reliance on funding from the NSW and Australian Governments to deliver a whole of network approach including local road safety behavioural programs.

We are updating the road safety plan with a focus on how we can continue to make a positive difference to our community.

  • The updated plan will identify and prioritise road safety projects for the next three years and provide crucial support for grant funding applications.
  • We will continue to advocate for funding on behalf of our community to implement the key directions within the plan.
  • In autumn 2023 we invited road users to share their knowledge and experience by completing a short survey.
  • Based on Council’s road safety priorities, feedback from the 2023 survey, and local research, we have prepared a draft road safety plan for 2025-28.
  • Council will consider adopting this updated plan in mid-2025.

Mobile phone detection cameras

  • Mobile phone detection cameras are now operating in Eurobodalla.
  • Drivers will cop a $387 fine - $514 in a school zone - and five demerit points.
  • Just taking your eyes off the road for longer than two seconds doubles the risk of a crash.
  • A short lapse of concentration can have lifelong consequences.

Double demerits: think twice before breaking the rules

The ‘Double Demerits - Enforcement' road safety campaign was developed to encourage safe driver behaviour on our roads. The campaign reminds drivers and riders that during double demerit periods the consequences for breaking the road rules are more severe.

The demerit point system provides an incentive for drivers to improve their driving behaviour, obey road rules and comply with NSW traffic laws. The double demerit point scheme applies for the following types of offences:

  • Speeding
  • Illegal use of mobile phones
  • Not wearing a seatbelt
  • Riding without a helmet

Double demerit points will apply over these upcoming holiday periods:

  • Easter: Thursday 17 April to Monday 21 April 2025
  • Anzac Day: Thursday 24 April to Sunday 27 April 2025

Visit the Transport for NSW website for more information.

Road rule reminder: vehicle passing a bicycle rider

When passing a bicycle rider all drivers and motorcycle riders must leave a distance of at least:

  • 1 metre when the speed limit is 60km/h or less
  • 1.5 metres in higher speed zones.

The rule is designed to reduce the chance of a crash when a vehicle passes a bicycle rider.

Drivers who do not comply with the rule may receive a $362 fine and two demerit points.

Visit the Transport for NSW website for more information.

More information

For general enquiries about road safety issues please contact our Road Safety Officer, Katherine Buttsworth.