New glow in the dark road markings tested for some of our most dangerous roads

Motor Torque with David Berthon

Fatalities on country roads are overrepresented so top marks to the NSW
Government and Roads Minister John Graham for announcing a trial of new glow
in the dark line markings for some of our traditional black spots. The
photoluminescent road markings will be initially tested for six months on the
hairpin turn on Bulli Pass due to a spike in near-miss accidents between 9pm and
4am. The N.S.W. Government said around 125 near accidents had been reported
along Bulli Pass in the 12 months to June 30 and the glow in the dark line
markings located part way down the pass will increase awareness of the sharp
bend. Around a third of fatal crashes in N.S.W. happen at night and the Roads
Minister suggests if the trial is successful, it will be used on other black spot
areas. Surely an excellent initiative. I’m David Berthon

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