Road safety
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Traffic
Man dead after two-car crash on northern beaches
The driver in his 80s crossed three lanes of traffic and a median strip before his car was T-boned by an SUV travelling along Pittwater Road, witnesses said.
- by Angus Thomson and Riley Walter
Latest
‘Menace to society’: Fatal hit-run driver jailed for at least five years
The judge who jailed Peter Koutsogiannakis described the 30-year-old as “devoid of moral qualms” and says he left a cyclist to die like roadkill.
- by Emily Woods
Exclusive
State Parliament
The NSW suburbs where drivers are most rewarded for their behaviour
More than 1 million motorists have been rewarded for driving safely for 12 months, but road safety experts question how the measure saves lives.
- by Alexandra Smith
‘It’s got to stop’: Perth parents’ plea after teenage son’s crash death
Nick Campo’s parents faced the media with a message for young drivers after the 18-year-old’s death in North Lake last weekend.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Perspective
Public Transport
Brisbane bus drivers’ dangerous habit makes me see red
While council bus drivers mostly do a fantastic job, something is clearly amiss in the city.
- by Cameron Atfield
Teen charged over fatal North Lake crash in horror weekend on WA roads
Premier Roger Cook said the Perth crash was “another reminder for all of us to be safe when you’re on the road, to take extra care”.
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Crime
Boy charged over driver’s death in Burwood arrested after allegedly breaching bail
On Tuesday night, Victoria Police said they were searching for a 17-year-old boy involved in the fatal crash in Burwood on July 2.
- by Lachlan Abbott and Erin Pearson
The Sydney suburbs where drivers will need to slow down
Lower speed limits are coming as the City of Sydney bids to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.
- by Megan Gorrey
Motorcyclist hospitalised after Redcliffe crash
A 29-year-old male motorcycle rider received serious injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Opinion
Opinion
Tailgaters are dangerous bullies but the legal onus is on safe drivers
Tailgaters are cowards and idiots, but the bases are loaded in their favour.
- by Malcolm Knox
Opinion
Opinion
I thought I was a safe driver. Then … thud!
A routine car trip turned into a near tragedy. I still don’t know how it happened.
- by Kerri Sackville