Central Coast Council is ensuring the Central Coast’s most vulnerable road users put road safety first with the release of a 2017 Safer Seniors Calendar.

Developed in consultation with local seniors to help raise road safety awareness, as part of the Local Government Road Safety Program, the calendar is an initiative of Central Coast Council, Cessnock City Council, MidCoast Council, Maitland City Council and Port Stephens Council.

Each month features tips and information to address local road safety issues, including new bicycle laws, tips for low risk driving, how to be a safe pedestrian, alternative transport options, registering vehicles and older driver licensing.

Council’s Administrator, Ian Reynolds, said the initiative puts the spotlight on all aspects of road safety.

“While seniors are some of the most experienced drivers on our roads, they are also the most vulnerable if they are involved in an accident,” said Mr Reynolds.

Statistics show that between 2011 and 2015, seniors aged 60 and above accounted for more than 2,400 of casualties on Central Coast and Hunter roads.

Residents can pick up their free 2017 Safer Seniors Calendar from Central Coast Council’s Customer Service Centres, Libraries, and Council’s 50+ Leisure and Learning Centres and Senior Citizens Centres.