FOR the month of September, ACT Police are focusing on driver behaviour around vulnerable road users.

Vulnerable road users are those who are most likely to suffer serious injury or death in a collision, including children, pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, and people travelling on e-scooters.

Detective Acting Inspector Paul Hutcheson says while road safety is everyone’s responsibility, vehicle drivers should pay particular attention to vulnerable users on the road.

“A greater onus needs to be placed on drivers to be aware of their surroundings, and to be on the lookout for vulnerable road users, including children in and around 40km/h school zones,” he says.

“Drivers are required to leave at least one metre between the closest part of their vehicle and the closest part of the bicycle rider if the vehicle is travelling at, not more than, 60km/h, and at least 1.5 metres if the vehicle is travelling at faster than 60km/h.

“The road is there to be shared, and it is important for all road users to obey all road rules and regulations – they are there to ensure everyone’s safety.”