The new road rule for Aussie drivers that is "long overdue"
A new road rule for Aussie drivers in NSW is set to pass parliament this week, which will force NSW drivers to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency service vehicles.
The rule, which has been described by road safety experts as “long overdue” comes after an incident in Sydney’s south west last month when two officers were struck by a vehicle while setting up a random breath testing point.
The law is expected to be proposed in the upcoming parliamentary sitting week by NSW opposition leader Luke Foley, with police, paramedics and firefighter unions backing it.
“This state can’t afford to wait and risk further tragedy,” said NSW Police Association President Scott Weber.
“The premier can protect police and all the state’s emergency workers who risk their lives, when they work along our roads.”
What are your thoughts? Do you think this is the right move?