Slow Down in Our Street

Slow Down in Our Street is a program to address speeding in City of Ryde streets as part of the Roads and Maritime Services Local Government Road Safety Program. 

Speed is one of the key factors in crashes within Ryde LGA. RMS data shows that there were 417 recorded crashes in the Ryde local government area in 2016 with speed being a factor in around 7% of these crashes. More than half of the recorded speeding offences were on local streets.

The likelihood of being in a crash, resulting in a serious casualty, rises significantly with even minor changes in travelling speed.

Australian research shows that the risk of a serious casualty crash doubles with just a 5 km/h speed increase on 60 km/h urban roads.

Council will be spreading the Slow Down message via social media, outdoor advertising and Police enforcement where possible.

Slow Down in Our Street bin stickers

Would you like to help remind motorists to drive slowly and responsibly on our local streets?

You can play your part in encouraging safe driving behaviour by placing a Slow Down sticker on your bin. The stickers are A4 size and made from UV and weather resistant reflective vinyl which is visible at night. The sticker should be placed on the side of bin where it is visible to oncoming traffic.

Bin stickers are available for free to City of Ryde residents only. There is a limit of one sticker per household.

Order your free bin sticker

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