Proposed Licensing Changes for Older Drivers
The RTA released a discussion paper, which focused on older drivers, licensing arrangements, and possible restrictions. A tidal wave of calls hit the switchboard during the Morning Show with listeners,...
View ArticleOperation North Force targets back roads
824 drivers have been breath tested in the New England region as Highway Patrol Officers took to the roads for Operation North Force.
View ArticleATA: car drivers more fatigued than truckies
The Australian Trucking Association says it is time peak bodies and governments acknowledged car driver fatigue is just as big an issue on country roads as truck driver fatigue.
View ArticleNew England H'way potholes "disgraceful"
A Tamworth wall-and-floor tiler has spoken out about the deteriorating state of the New England Highway in the wake of flooding and increased traffic volumes.
View ArticleFree cuppa program adopted by more councils
A program that last year handed out free cuppas to motorists passing through half-a-dozen Central and North West council areas has been expanded to take in nine L-G-As.
View ArticleFatigue warning after Tulloona truckie's near miss
Police are warning drivers of the dangers of driving while fatigued, after a lucky escape for a truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
View ArticlePolice nab alleged drink-drivers
A number of people have been charged with alleged drink-driving offences in the lead up to Christmas.
View ArticleLearners may soon drive faster
A local driving school operator has said he sees the merit in allowing young drivers on their Learners permit to drive at faster speeds.
View ArticleAlleged speed of 156kmh lands driver in court
A man alleged to be a member of an outlaw motor cycle gang has been charged with a raft of dangerous driving offences.
View ArticleTop cop says Long Weekend produced some bad driving
Western Region Police say despite the area remaining fatality-free this long weekend, a number of drivers were still caught doing the wrong thing.
View ArticleTeen drivers break bad habits at Eastern Creek
Federal Nationals' member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, and four teenagers from the electorate have headed to Eastern Creek on Thursday to undertake intense driver training.
View ArticleOperation Candid 7 shows most truckies doing the right thing
The head of Western Region Highway Patrol, Inspector Jeff Boon, says heavy vehicle compliance rates in the region are improving.
View ArticleTop crash investigation cop gives 1,400 students road safety message
A young woman will die and a teenager will end up quadriplegic in a realistic accident simulation during this week's Young Drivers' Expo at Tamworth.
View ArticleThree schools in NENW get flashing lights
The O'Farrell government's latest roll-out of flashing lights at school zones in New South Wales will see three schools in the New England North West receive the lights.
View ArticleWoman faces court over alleged blood-alcohol reading of 0.161
A 30-year-old Newcastle woman has had her drivers' licence suspended after being charged with high-range drink-driving in Tamworth.
View ArticleAnti-drink driving groups concerned by Marshall's driving record
The National Director of Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drink Driving has criticised Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall's driving record, after it was revealed he's had 17 recorded...
View ArticleUncle to address youth about driver safety
The Uncle of a Tamworth teenager who died in a car crash five years ago will share his story with more than 1,200 school children over the next few days.
View ArticleLess drink drivers but more caught speeding in NENW during Operation Stay Alert
The Highway Patrol Command supervisor for the Oxley, New England and Barwon Local Area Commands say police are generally happy with the behaviour of motorists during the long weekend.
View ArticleDriver behaviour in NENW improved but needs to be better: Highway Patrol police
Driver behaviour over the Christmas New Year period is getting better but according to the head of the region's Highway Patrol Command further improvement is needed.
View Article'Data lockout' hurting regional drivers, says lobby group
A car industry lobby group has accused major manufacturers of anti-competitive behaviour by refusing to pass on basic information to independent repairers.
View ArticleProposed truck driving apprenticeship to attract younger people to transport...
It is hoped a truck driving apprenticeship designed in Tamworth could be available nationally, to fill a gap in the transport sector.
View ArticleDriving lessons for kids as young as 12 proposed in bid to help reduce NSW...
A New South Wales MP is calling for mandatory driving lessons for school students as young as 12 in a bid to reduce the state's road toll.
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