Motorcycle riders only represent 3.7% of motor vehicle registrations, although they account for 15% of all road fatalities and 10% of injuries and motorcyclists are increasing in number on the road network.

Riding a motorcycle is more mentally and physically demanding as it requires more focus and complex skills set than driving a car.

Drivers often fail to see motorcyclists on our roads. Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable road users and this heightened vulnerability greatly increases the level of risk to injury in the event of a crash.

As a result, wearing high visibility and good protective riding gear as well as maintaining awareness at all times can increase a rider’s safety.

For further information, please contact Council’s Road Safety Officer on 4677 1100.

As people age, their driving ability is affected and it’s important to improve your safety when you’re out and about on or near the roads. The impact of health changes reduces the ability to survive a crash. People aged 75 years and over are three times more likely to be killed in a crash than people in their twenties.

The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) have developed a presentation called On the Road 65Plus aimed to help people in our Community aged 65 and over, make safer choices when driving, riding, walking and/or using a mobility scooter etc.

Learn about NSW older driver licencing system including driving assessment information requirements that come into effect at 75 and 85 years.

Advice and safety tips about health, dementia, driving the safest car, detecting changes in your own driving, retiring from driving, transport options and using public transport is available to help you stay independent and safe.

Council's Road Safety Officer is available to present this information to your community group, club, or retirement village. Refreshments are provided. 

Bookings are essential.

If you would like to invite the Road Safety Officer as your guest speaker for the above presentation, please contact Council's Road Safety Officer on 4677 1100.

Did you know?

By law, when travelling in a car, children under 7 years of age must be secured in a the correct child car seat for their age and size.

The NSW Transport Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) advice:

• Children under 6 months must be restrained in an approved rearward-facing restraint.
• Children aged between 6 months and 4 years must be restrained in an approved rearward or forward-facing restraint.
• Children aged between 4 years and 7 years must be restrained in an approved forward-facing restraint or booster seat.

It is strongly recommended that children aged 7 years and over stay in their booster seats until they are too tall for them or until they fit well in a normal seat belt. Adult lap-sash seat belts are designed for people with a minimum height of 145cm.

Wollondilly Shire Council offers “free” child car seat fitting checks, three times a year to residents of the Shire. This service is provided by a RMS authorised local fitter, Picton Tyre & Mechanical.

For a list of upcoming events, visit our What's On Page

Bookings are essential.

For further information, please contact Council's Road Safety Officer on 4677 1100.

List of upcoming events

For a list of upcoming events, visit our What's On page.

Bookings are essential.

Register Your Interest

Complete the Learner Driver Log Book Run Application to register your interest.

Learner Driver

'Wollondilly Learner Driver Log Book Run'

The Wollondilly learner driver log book run is an opportunity for learner drivers and their supervising drivers to participate in a planned drive that includes a range of driving experiences.

What happens on a Log Book Run Event?

An overview of the project and the route is provided to all participants. Learners and their supervisors are breath tested, their driver licenses checked and each learner is issued with route directions, a map and an evaluation form. Cars are then fitted out with an identifying flag (so that no one gets lost), registration validity and a quick road worthy vehicle check (ie tyres etc). Participants then set off to follow the directions and once everyone has completed the drive, they are treated to a light snack. There is the opportunity to discuss the experience with other participants. The cost is free to Wollondilly residents. The Wollondilly Road Safety Group provide assistance with the running of this event on average, 4 times per year.

Supervising / Parent Workshop

'Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers Workshop'

In order to provide practical advice about the role of supervising learner drivers and the value of on-road driving experience, the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), in conjunction with Council, provides the 'Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers' Workshop in Local Government areas.

This workshop is designed to support parents, relatives and friends in the supervision of a learner driver. Council's Road Safety Officer delivers the two hour workshop for parents and other supervisors of learner drivers.

The 2-hour workshop seeks to provide practical advice about:
• Supervising learner drivers
• Completing the Learner driver log book
• Understanding the benefits of safety aspects of supervised on-road driving practice
• Understanding the licence conditions for learners and provisional licence holders
• How to plan driving sessions
• How to deal with difficulties that may arise during driving practice and
• The importance of giving the learner constructive feedback

For more information contact Council's Road Safety Officer on 4677 1100.