Drivers urged to put safety first during Christmas-New Year period

Police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks are parked at the scene of a fatal crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke says driver attentiveness and patience can prevent road fatalities that can happen with increased frequency over the Christmas-New Year period. Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

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Road users are being urged to pay attention to the roads and avoid distractions to reduce the risk of road fatalities during the Christmas-New Year period.

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The holiday season is upon us when many people get together for family gatherings, using the roads to get there.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cooke says the risk of road fatalities also increases during the Christmas/New Year festive season.

He spoke to May Khalil from SBS Kurdish about safety during the holiday period.
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