Road Safety

Weather conditions can deteriorate quickly in the Snowy Mountains.  You may encounter snow, ice, wind, fog, black ice and also wildlife on our local roads.

Wtih many visitors and trucks travelling around the region including heavy vehicles relating to the Snowy 2.0 project, please be patient when driving, slow down, turn on your headlights and drive to conditions.

For up to date road conditions check livetraffic.com and listen to the local radio stations.

Snowy Valleys Winter Map - details information for drivers including speed limits, chain bays and slow vehicle turn out areas. Winter-Map(PDF, 3MB)

Winter Driving in the Snowys - click the image below to download a copy of the brochure

(PDF, 1MB)

Council partners with local police officers, NSW Road Safety personnel and community members to host Coffee with a Cop events to target driver fatigue and other road safety issues.

Motorists are encouraged to break their travel for a free coffee and a chat.

Past Events

• 21 October 2026 - Coffee with a Cop at Khancoban, targeting local roads coinciding with the 2026 Phillip Island MotoGP.
• 16 October 2025 - Coffee with a Cop at Khancoban, targeting road safety coinciding with the 2025 Philip Island MotoGP. 
• 17 February 2025 - Coffee with a Cop at Yarrrangobilly campground focusing on promoting safer driving.
• 9 May 2024 - Coffee with a Cop at Tumbarumba, coinciding with National Road Safety Week.
• 13 December 2023 - Coffee with a Cop at the Coffee Pedlar in Tumut.
• 19 October 2023 - Coffee with a Cop at Khancoban, targeting motorcyclist fatigue coinciding with the 2023 Philip Island MotoGP.
• 23 January 2023 - Coffee with a Cop at Yarrangobilly Campsite - Officers from the NSW Police Force Highway Patrol, representatives from Transport for NSW, and Council’s Road Safety Officer, were at the Yarrangobilly Village Campground  from 10.00am to 4.00pm offering free coffees and a neutral space to have a chat.
• 23 April 2022 – Coffee with a Cop at Yarrangobilly Campsite - Local Police, Highway Patrol and road safety representatives were on hand to talk about road conditions and concerns.
• 18 December 2021 – Coffee with a Cop at Yarrangobilly Campsite – don’t drive tired. The event, which was organised by Council, saw dozens of coffees given away, with the Tumut Lions Club providing doughnuts and a BBQ.

Council held two caravan and vehicle weigh weekends in 2026, with sessions booked out in both Tumut and Tumbarumba.

The free events gave registered caravan owners the opportunity to have their caravan and tow vehicle weighed by an expert weighing company and receive practicle advice about safe towing and correct loading.

From redistributing weight and reducing loads to simple equipment upgrades, participants walked away with practical tips to help them travel more safely and confidently.

The next weigh day is planned for May 2027. Keep an eye on our socials or contact Council’s Road Safety Officer, Lyndal, for more information.

Past events

• 2 May 2026 - Caravan Weigh Day - Tumbarumba
• 3 May 2026 - Caravan Weigh Day - Tumut
• 26 September 2026 - Caravan Weigh Day - Tumbarumba
• 27 September 2026 - Caravan Weigh Day - Tumut

Want to help keep yourself and your loved ones safer on the road? Before buying a car, bicycle helmet or motorbike riding gear, check these websites for independent safety ratings and test results to help you choose the safest option for your needs.

• ANCAP Safety Ratings – Compare car safety ratings based on crash tests and safety technology.

• Helmet Star Ratings – Compare bicycle helmets for protection and performance.

• MotoCAP – Compare motorbike riding gear for safety, breathability and water resistance.

Before you buy, check the safety ratings and make an informed choice. The right equipment can make a difference when it matters most.