Council targets speed in Bourke Rd

Drivers speeding on Bourke Rd in Umina were targeted by Gosford Council during May, in response to the deaths of three people, and injuries to a further 75 in car crashes over the last five years.

The council was joined in the exercise by NSW Police Force and Roads and Maritime Services.

"Unfortunately, speed is a contributing factor in all recorded crashes on Bourke Rd," said Council's director of construction and operations, Mr Stan Antczak.

"Through education and enforcement, our aim is to reduce the number of speeding drivers in this area and stop them from possibly being involved in a fatal crash," he said.

"The initiative follows on from a similar campaign in September 2015 where drivers were educated about the high risk of speed related crashes on the Peninsula, particularly along Trafalgar Ave between Woy Woy and Umina.

"All drivers need to take road safety seriously given speed is a contributing factor in almost 30 per cent of crashes across the local region," Mr Antczak said.

Council is also again supporting Fatality Free Friday on May 27.

"If all drivers take the time to think about road safety and safe driving on Fatality Free Friday, we're certain that over time they will change their behaviour completely," Mr Antczak added.

Media release, 5 May 2016

Stan Antczak, Gosford Council