Leave the car at home There are a few things you should know if you plan on driving on New Year’s Eve. With so many parking restrictions and major roads closed, you can’t drive to vantage points or see the fireworks from your car, so leave it at home. Major roads will close from 2pm to people driving and cycling. Some city road closures start from 5am on New Year’s Eve, with some roads not opening until 9am on New Year’s Day. Visit Live Traffic for a complete list. You can also call the Traffic Information Line on 132 701. Some roads will close to people walking too. For details, download our map (PDF 896 KB). No vehicles will be able to exit any car parks in the city until police reopen all roads. NSW Police will continue to prioritise public safety. They will stop any car driving on closed roads and penalties will apply. 11am: Cahill Expressway over Circular Quay. 2pm: Roads in The Rocks and Circular Quay. 7pm: Most roads north of Bathurst Street in the central and eastern sides of the city centre.

8.30pm-9.30pm and 11.30pm-1.30am: Anzac Bridge and Western Distributor, citybound only. 11pm: All city roads north of Liverpool Street. 11pm-1.30am: Sydney Harbour Bridge. Most roads will reopen between 2am and 4am. 5 more tips about road closures The city centre is a no-go area for cars from late afternoon. During the fireworks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge will close completely and the Anzac Bridge will close to people driving to the city. Your street may be closed Don’t assume you can get back to your street if you take the car out for a spin – some roads will be closed for safety. Public transport will get you there Transport for NSW is putting on thousands of extra services. That makes public transport your best option. Plan your trip before the event. If you walk or ride, you’re affected too The Harbour Bridge is closed to bike riders and walkers southbound from 6pm to 1am and northbound from 6pm to 2am. If you’re attending a vantage point in the city, consider walking or public transport.

Spaces to lock up bikes will be limited. So it’s good to keep an eye on Live Traffic if you’re hitting the road.Port Stephens Council is committed to Community Road Safety and as a long term partner in the Local Government Road Safety Program, works with Roads and Maritime Services and other stakeholders to address behavioural road safety issues in our Community.The 2016 Safer Seniors Road Safety Calendar is now out of stock. motorcycles for sale craigslist grand rapids michiganAn online version of the calendar is available, it can be viewed online, printed at home or downloaded for free.motorcycles for sale near belleville ilPlanning for the 2017 Safer Seniors Road Safety Calendar is now underway, and they will be available before Christmas.The Safer Motorcycle Routes project is a joint initiative of Port Stephens, Maitland and Dungog Councils' from the NSW Hunter Region.  motorcycles for sale waterloo ia

The project aims to lessen motorcycle crashes on recreational routes through the region, which according to the NSW Roads and Maritime Services had experienced more than 1,900 motorcycle casualties that resulted in serious injury or death between 2005 and 2010.The three councils recognise that prevention is better than cure, working together to develop a 'safe system' approach to reduce the incidence and severity of motorcycle crashes on local roads. motorcycle gloves puneThe system is designed to minimise hazards caused by human error.  avon motorcycle tires europeIt is a risk management strategy to identify and analyse hazards as well as a process to apply all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate risks or control any residual risks.motorcycle for sale quincy il

The project is strategically aligned with objectives from the National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020. It involves traffic and design engineers and road safety officers from the three partner councils working in collaboration with road safety and traffic officers from NSW Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Police and the Motorcycle Council of NSW.  used motorcycles for sale by owner broward countyActive motorcycle road users are key participants in designing the approach and solutions.The multi-facet approach involves an audit of the most problematic recreational routes with motorcyclists filming video footage using 'helmet cam'.  This enables the project team to look at the road from the motorcyclists' perspective and assists council staff to set up an integrated warning and advisory signage plan across these areas resulting in:This project is a long-term vision shared by the partner councils to reduce road trauma through safer roads and safer pedestrians.  

The councils, and those who travel in the Hunter region, benefit by reduced social and economic costs through the reduced incidence and severity of motorcycle crashes.The risk of a crash is increased if you speed, even by small amounts.  The accident risk at 65km/h is about twice the risk at 60km/h. At 70km/h the accident risk is more than four times the risk at 60km/hr.Speed is a contributing factor in approximately 40% of all crashes in Port Stephens. Speed limits alone, without education, engineering and enforcement are not sufficient to achieve NSW road safety targets for speed related crashes.Council supports the enforcement of speed in Port Stephens to reduce crash numbers and improve crash outcomes. This is done by working in strategic partnership with Highway Patrol; providing data to support targeted enforcement on local streets, support of state-wide enforcement operations and increasing the number of sites for Mobile Speed Cameras in Port Stephens.Fatigue is a factor in almost 25% of crashes in Port Stephens.