Road safety news headlines

Too many over-height incidents have paralysed Sydney's road network at peak times, the NSW Government said.

If you're heading to a Halloween party, do yourself a favour and don't drive.

At least seven people were killed after a “superfog” of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense fog caused multiple massive car crashes involving 158 vehicles.

Commuters in Western Sydney will face a slower commute for many months due to a motorway speed cut.

Sydney motorists have been warned that speed limits are about to drop drastically on some busy streets.

The car maker warns broken glass could be thrown into the cabin during a side-impact crash.

Dylan Ramsden was driving down Victor Harbor Road at Willunga Hill about 10pm when the car he was driving collided with the truck.

The points are supposedly being exchanged for cash by drivers using social media marketplaces or groups.

Community has 'lost patience' with hoons on a 3km stretch of beachfront road

Black tape was used on the 110km/h signs to make the two 1s appear to look like an N to create the word 'No'.

Police said officers were called to Frankston Freeway in Seaford in the city's south-east at about 9.40pm.

Police investigations continue today after two people were hospitalised.

The driver of the Audi and father of two Jaziah Thomas, 24, father of two Kody Bell, 24, and his brother William, 21, were killed at the scene.

Two men on a scooter have been filmed hauling what appears to be a television in Sydney's Inner West.

The eight-year-old was pinned between to vehicles after a road collision.

A 9News investigation has revealed the scale of the black hole, and found plenty of fines are being issued but not being paid.

A potentially faulty part could increase the risk of a crash, the company said.

The 25-year-old died after succumbing to life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle traffic crash,

Some 17,000 people have taken to the streets for the annual Sydney Marathon amid a stifling spring heatwave.

The pair, who had only gotten their learner's permit last month, were travelling at 116km/h in a 40km/h zone.

NSW Police say the 23-year-old man was registered travelling at 224km/h in his sedan in a 100km/h zone on Nelson Bay Road at Fullerton Cove late on Thursday night.

So far this year 241 people have died on NSW roads, which is 33 per cent higher than the same time last year.

Authorities say they are alarmed by the examples of dangerous behaviour that have been snapped by the cameras.

Queensland roads have seen nearly 50 per cent increase in accidents

San Francisco residents were caught off guard this weekend after Cruise self-driving cars caused a traffic jam, according to social media posts.

At least five drivers have been hit with fines for not following the road rule on the Surf Coast Highway in Victoria's south-west in the past week, according to local police.

The new detection cameras were rolled out in the state in April, and use artificial intelligence technology, as well as high-definition lenses, to snap photos of drivers doing the wrong thing.

A truck driver remains in hospital after he was hit by a car in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the North-South motorway in Adelaide.

Queenslanders paid $400 million in fines over the last year, a record amount.

Matt and Leanne Mullen say they hope to bring about changes to bus safety laws by sharing their heartbreak.

It was meant to be an inclusive gesture to New Zealand's indigenous Maori community.

The boy was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital, but despite the effort of doctors, died as a result of his injuries later that night.

Terrifying dashcam vision has captured the moment a four-year-old toddler wanders into the middle of a busy Adelaide highway, straight into oncoming traffic.

The previous state government removed the roadside signs in 2020.

Announcing the move, NSW Premier Chris Minns said it was "appropriate that a commemoration is built" to mark the loss of lives and "their legacy in the community".

Police are on the hunt for a driver who crashed a stolen truck into a south-western Sydney home before fleeing on foot early this morning.

Residents told 9News they heard sounds "similar to an explosion" as the car catapulted through the storefront along The Parade.

Patrols swarmed a popular crossing in Adelaide, catching unsuspecting pedestrians crossing the road against the signals.

A woman has died after she was allegedly hit by a car whose driver did not stop, with the impact pushing her into the path of another car on New South Wales' Central Coast.

An alleged drug driver who went well over the speed limit was pulled over by police twice in the space of just two hours by police in Adelaide.

Artificial intelligence cameras will monitor streets in Sydney's west to prevent small potholes from turning into major problems.

A pregnant woman who was seriously hurt after being hit by an ebike has called for a crackdown on the bikes, saying she feels "unheard" after what happened.

A woman who was hit and killed by an SUV while trying to get help after running out of petrol has been described as "enchanting" and "loyal".

The warning period for drivers who are snapped using their mobile phones or failing to wear a seatbelt by new portable cameras has ended.

A truck driver allegedly caught on camera dangerously trying to overtake across double lines and forcing an oncoming car off the road has been charged.

Roughly 1.7 million drivers in NSW may have one demerit point wiped away earlier than expected.

Brooke Rowlands was on the cusp of starting a new life in Melbourne when she stepped off a kerb and everything turned black.

David and his son bought a 2008 Toyota Hilux from a private seller for $26,000 after working hard to save up.

Commuters experienced significant delays after the a man died in a ute crash following the police chase on Alfords Point Road in Menai.

Pedestrian crossing lights will stay green for longer at certain spots in Melbourne thanks to high tech sensors.