The Sydney Traveler

Remember to slow down and buckle up if you’re traveling around New South Wales roads over the holiday period. Double demerits for all speeding and seatbelt offences will be in force from midnight tonight.
The dual penalties apply until January 4 in an effort to curb the state’s Christmas road toll. Road deaths have dropped 28% since the initiative was introduced in 1997, so it looks like it’s working!
“Double demerits help deter motorists from breaking the law during what is an exceptionally busy time on the state’s roads,” said the state’s roads minister Michael Daley.
“Motorists be warned: watch your speed, wear …read more

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The advent of the e-tag has made getting about Sydney a lot easier for locals, but a bit of a pain in the derriere for tourists. Visitors previously had the choice of laying down a hefty deposit for something they’d only use for a week or two, or having to take the long way to their destinations of choice. Sure you can get across the bridge without it, but don’t even think about taking the tunnel or most of the motorways!
But things are now a lot easier on travellers with the advent of the RTA short term tag. It offers …read more

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