New crack down on drug drivers by strengthening laws and boosting roadside drug testing
The NSW Government will crack down on drug drivers by strengthening laws and boosting roadside drug testing, Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced today. Ms Berejiklian said it had become clear that more action was needed to boost road safety after 392 people lost their lives on NSW roads in 2017. Preliminary data shows that drug affected…
Read MoreWishing all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The team at Boost would like to wish all our clients passed and present a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Drive safe over the holidays and have a great time.
Read MoreDouble demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm on Monday 1 January. Drive safe over the holdays.
Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm on Monday 1 January. Police will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and helmet offences. We all have a part to play in reducing the road toll. #TowardsZero More info: http://bit.ly/1OJvyjU
Read MoreOperation Safe Arrival, the State’s Christmas and New Year road safety campaign has started so please drive safe
NSW Police continue to have a heightened presence on our roads as Operation Safe Arrival continues. Operation Safe Arrival, the State’s Christmas and New Year road safety campaign, started at 12.01am on Friday 15 December, and will continue until 11.59pm on Monday 1 January 2018. There are more police on roads targeting drivers for dangerous…
Read MoreIt’s holiday time in Port Macquarie so “Slow Down, Kids Around.”
Port Macquarie is one of Australia’s most iconic holiday time destinations and as a result, receives many visitors at this time of year. Such large, seasonal influxes of tourists has a profoundly positive effect on the local economy but also brings with it, its own set of inherent problems. It is an absolute necessity to…
Read MoreSocial media addicts and drivers texting worries other road users the most according to a new survey
IAM RoadSmart’s third annual Safety Culture Survey which examines the attitudes and concerns of drivers in the UK, has found that for the third year running their biggest worries are people updating social media or sending text messages while driving, drink or drug driving and mobile phone use. Drivers checking social media is the biggest…
Read MoreSafety package including lower speed limits for Oxley Hwy west of Wauchope
Since 2011, six people have died and more than 57 injured on a 44 kilometre section of the Oxley Highway, west of Wauchope. These crashes devastate families and are damaging for tourism and local communities along the Oxley Highway. In response to the high crash rate a package of safety measures will be introduced on…
Read MoreDo you know the rules about driving around roundabouts?
We use them everyday, but make sure you know all the rules surrounding roundabouts. Watch this video from the RMS explaining how you should approach a roundabout:-
Read MoreLooking at buying a car, but not sure how safe it is?
Looking at buying a car, but not sure how safe it is? The ANCAP Safety app lets you compare the safety rating of your current car with that one you’re looking to buy. You can store notes on potential cars, keep details on hand in the unlucky event of a crash and stay posted on…
Read MoreLook out for koalas near Port Macquaries roads
A painted koala crossing message at a road strike black spot encourages drivers to keep an eye out for koalas. Road strike by cars and other vehicles is responsible for the majority of injuries and koala deaths within the area. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has painted koala crossing messages on Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie, a known road…
Read MoreIf you are a learner driver don’t drive alone it’s seriously not worth the risk.
If you are a learner driver don’t drive alone it’s seriously not worth the risk. The Highway Patrol just shared this precautionary tale. About 12:39am on Monday the 6th November 2017 police from Blue Mountains Highway Patrol stopped a 18 year old male after he was detected driving a Black Nissan Pulsar on the Great…
Read MoreDid you know, one in seven crashes on country roads involves an animal?
Did you know, one in seven crashes on country roads involves an animal? In Port Macquarie we often see accidents involving deer that can cause serious damage and unfortunately we also see far too many incidents involving koalas. Kangaroos, deer, wombats and stray stock can move fast and be extremely unpredictable. When animals stray onto…
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