From the Sunday, 17 May to Sunday 24 May, Wentworth Shire Council is supporting National Road Safety Week 2026.
Tragically, around 1,350 lives are lost on Australian roads each year.
This week is a time to remember those we have lost, support those affected by road trauma, and commit to making our roads safer for our entire community.
Council are encouraging all residents across the Wentworth Shire to make a personal commitment to road safety.
Head to https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/ to take the pledge:
- I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead.
- I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving.
- I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired, or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
- I will protect all vulnerable road users, especially those whose job places them in harm’s way, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe.
Council is asking the community to keep these points in mind:
- Sunday 17 May: Remember the 1350 – A moment to remember the 1350 lives lost annually on Australian roads.
- Monday 18 May: Make the pledge – Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
- Tuesday 19 May: Be mindful of young people on our roads – Speak to your young drivers about safe driving behaviours.
- Wednesday 20 May: Travel the road to kindness – Choose kindness and consideration on the road.
- Thursday 21 May: Refresh your road rules knowledge – Check you’re up to date with the road rules in NSW.
- Friday 22 May: Plan your journey – Plan for a stress-free trip. (This day also coincides with Walk Safely to School Day, encouraging primary school kids and their families to walk safely to school).
- Saturday 23 May: Drive safely on regional roads – A vital reminder for our local community to take extra care on regional country roads.
- Sunday 24 May: Yellow ride/walk/scoot – Share the road or path safely with riders and pedestrians.
Walk Safely to School is also next Friday, 22 May
Leave the car at home and walk with your children to school to teach them vital road safety skills.
For more information, resources, or to take the pledge, visit https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/
