Locals encouraged to nominate most dangerous roads and intersections

Wednesday, 16 March 2022 08:35

By Monique Welhan

The RAC is calling on locals to nominate WA's most dangerous roads and intersections.

It's part of their latest Risky Roads campaign to improve road safety across the State.

RAC General Manager External Relations Will Golsby said it’s an opportunity for the community to be heard on road safety issues in WA.

“No one knows our roads better than the people who drive, ride, walk or cycle on them every day, and we all have that particular street or intersection that makes us feel nervous or unsafe,” Mr Golsby said.

“Whether it’s a local street where the speed limit is too fast, a highway with narrow lanes, or an intersection with little chance for pedestrians to cross — we want you to tell us where these dangerous spots are.

“Feedback from the campaign will help RAC continue to call for safer roads in Perth and regional WA by working with government and road safety agencies to address community concerns.”

Last year, WA recorded its highest number of road fatalities in five years with 166 people killed.

“Sadly, WA consistently has one of the worst road safety records in the country and far too many people continue to lose their lives on our roads each year,” Mr Golsby said.

“Better road design and maintenance plays a significant role in reducing deaths and serious injuries on our roads.”

Nominations are encouraged from all corners of the State, and from all road users including drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians.