This week, from 17 to 24 May 2026, is National Road Safety Week.
This year, organisers are asking Australians to take a simple but powerful pledge: drive as if your loved ones are on the road ahead.
Take the Pledge
The full National Road Safety Week pledge is:
“I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead. I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving. I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs. I will protect all vulnerable road users, especially those whose job places them in harm’s way, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe.”
You can take the pledge here.
Lane Cove Council Road Safety Events
Lane Cove Council’s road safety team has put together a series of local workshops and safety initiatives to help residents improve their road safety knowledge and skills.
Seniors Driving Workshop
Wednesday 13 May 2026 | 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Lane Cove Council’s Senior Drivers Workshop is designed specifically for senior drivers and covers driving risk factors, safe driving strategies, car technology, current road rules, assessment requirements and licensing options.
The workshop is a useful opportunity for senior drivers to refresh their knowledge, ask questions and connect with other local drivers.
Book here.
Bike Maintenance Workshop
Saturday 9 May 2026 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Learn how to maintain your bicycle with guidance from an expert bicycle mechanic. The workshop is designed to help riders save time and money on repairs by learning some practical maintenance basics.
Participants will learn how to:
- identify and repair bicycle tyre punctures
- maintain correct bicycle tyre pressure
- maintain a bicycle chain
- repair a bicycle chain
- adjust bicycle brakes
- adjust a bicycle seat
- adjust bicycle handlebars
Make sure you bring your bicycle with you so you can practise what you have learned.
Location: Lane Cove Council Chambers Cove Room, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Car Maintenance Workshop
Lane Cove Council’s Car Maintenance Workshop is designed to give participants practical knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance.
Participants will learn how to:
- change a tyre safely
- check tyre pressure levels
- check windscreen washer fluid levels
- check engine oil levels
- check battery fluid levels
- understand when they may be charged for car servicing they do not require
The workshop aims to help residents save time and reduce unnecessary servicing costs.
To be informed about future dates, contact Council’s Road Safety team at [email protected] or call 02 9911 3576.
Child Car Seat Safety Check
Saturday 20 June 2026 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Lane Cove Council Chambers carpark, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Parents and carers can have their child car seats checked to make sure they are correctly fitted and meet safety requirements.
Book here or contact Council’s Road Safety Officer on 02 9911 3536 or email [email protected].
Visit the Child Car Seats website for more information about legal requirements.
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