The NSW Police Force is celebrating 100 years since the establishment of its Public Safety Bureau to help oversee road rules.  

The centennial will be marked today by a 50-car convoy from Eastern Creek to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Macquarie Street, finishing at Sydney Opera House.  

“Marking 100 years of road safety in the NSW Police Force is not just about looking back – it’s about recognising the thousands of officers whose grit, discipline and quiet courage have protected countless lives from tragedy on our roads, with some themselves making the ultimate sacrifice,” state Police Minister Yasmin Catley said.  

This year is also the 50th anniversary of the state’s Traffic & Highway Patrol Command.

Today’s milestone coincides with the start of National Road Safety Week.  

NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison thanked police for their work as first responders and encouraged drivers to stay safe.  

“The NSW government strongly supports National Road Safety Week that reminds us everyone has a part to play in safer roads,” she said.

“The theme in 2025 is Drive So Others Survive, with road users encouraged to make a road safety pledge. So far, more than 72,000 pledges have already been taken online.”