Tag: Motorists
Technology limitations put current trend out of reach for regional drivers
THE RAA says more than 40pc of motorists are considering buying an electric vehicle when purchasing their next car, claiming accessibility to charging equipment...
Car owners told to lock it or risk losing it
A SURGE in theft from cars has sparked renewed warnings for people to lock their vehicles.
RAA data gathered between March 2019 and 2020 revealed...
Interstate drivers report verbal attacks as pandemic tension rises
MOTORISTS with interstate number plates are being verbally abused in the Mount Gambier district, with police issuing a stern warning against the behaviour given...
Woodchip embers spark blaze
INVESTIGATIONS have revealed two grass fires in the Limestone Coast were caused by vehicles travelling the region's roads, sparking a warning from police for...
Immediate carpark action push
HEALTH Minister Stephen Wade has yet to pledge funding to roll-out 60 new carpark spaces at Mount Gambier Hospital despite claims the issue was...
Motorists urged to be alert as regional students return to class
LIMESTONE Coast students are making their way back to school this week, with motorists reminded to drive safely around school zones.
This follows new RAA...
Drink drivers detected
THREE motorists were nabbed in Millicent for drink driving offences over the long weekend.
Police stopped a man on Southern Ports Highway, Millicent, on Saturday...
Too many rural lives being lost
THE high number of deaths and serious injuries on regional roads is the state's "Achilles heel" prompting fresh calls for motorists to change their...
Road risk cut in Millicent
PEDESTRIAN safety is set to be improved at a notorious central Millicent intersection with an injection of almost $100,000 in government funds.
The intersection of...
Drivers in spotlight
POLICE have warned against the dangers of driving while affected by illicit drugs after 16 motorists were caught during drug testing in the region...
Speeding drivers prompt warning
TWO drivers have lost their licences for driving at more than 40kph over the speed limit in the South East and prompted a warning...
Naracoorte museum welcomes major funding announcement
PETROL prices have surged up to 27.7c/litre in regional centres in the past seven months, according to recent RAA figures.
This jump in petrol prices...