Citation

Clarke J, Wenban A, Walker B, Eggins B. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2001; 5.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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Abstract

Road safety has always been a priority for Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils and the local police. Over the past few years, the partnership between local government and the local police has grown, particularly in the field of road safety. This paper will explore some of the challenges that we have experienced in implementing and maintaining the commitment, from both local government and the police (Highway Patrol). The key factor in strengthening this partnership, has been the support from Local Area Commands Commanders and the North Metro Police Region. This paper will demonstrate how effective communication between RSOs and the police can produce a broad, well-rounded and successful road safety plan, with the plan then progressing to successful joint local road safety programs. There is unlimited potential for a collaborative working team and this paper will report on the success that can be achieved when people with vision and initiative are empowered to do whatever it takes to make it happen.