Road safety affects each and every one of us. And during National Road Safety Week, from 11-18 May, it’s an appropriate time to refocus on this important issue.

Whether we’re in the car, crossing the road or doing the school run with our children, we need to take care and be mindful of the obvious dangers.

It’s no surprise that speeding drivers and reckless behaviour are responsible for most road accidents in NSW.

According to the latest statistics, 1,284 people lost their lives on Australian roads in the past 12 months, with an alarming 105 deaths in March alone.

Recently our Council brought together a group of locals for a Community Jury to hear their views on what we can all do to reduce the road toll here in our City. They sat down, heard the facts and came up with practical ways to tackle speeding in Canterbury-Bankstown. We’re now working through some of those recommendations.

Council has been reviewing speed limits in certain areas in consultation with local police and traffic authorities. We have also rolled out “Slow Down” bin stickers which are a quick reminder for drivers to take it easy. If you haven’t got yours yet, grab your FREE sticker here and play your part in keeping our roads safe.

During Road Safety Week, we have a FREE Child Car Seat Fitting Day on 15 May in Bass Hill. If you’re a parent or carer, this one’s for you. Come down, get your seats checked and leave with peace of mind. It’s a small action that can make a big difference in keeping our little ones safe. Register by visiting cb.city/ChildSeats

This National Road Safety Week, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your habits and to commit to safer choices. We can’t do this alone. Real change comes from all of us, slowing down, staying alert and speaking up when things don’t feel safe.

Together, we can make a real difference.

Regards, 

Clr Bilal El-Hayek
MAYOR