Published on Monday, 18 May 2026 at 2:00:54 PM

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is launching the annual equine road safety campaign to raise awareness of horses on local roads and to remind all road users to Pass Horses Wide and Slow to
make every journey safe.

Timed to coincide with Road Safety Week, the campaign will leverage the national focus on safer driving behaviours and shared responsibility on roads. It will aim to increase awareness of horses travelling on roads across the Shire and to encourage courtesy and care among all road users when sharing paths and roadways.

As Western Australia’s fastest-growing local government authority, and a semi-rural community, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale faces unique road safety challenges. These include horses using local roads, as well as an increased number of children riding bikes and scooters in residential and rural areas.

Shire President Rob Coales said that with such a strong and active equine community, it’s essential that the Shire takes the safety of horse riders, horse drawn carriage drivers and all road users
seriously.

“The Shire is growing rapidly and with the new Byford Train station, there are more people commuting through our road network. Safety must be our priority,” Shire President Rob Coales said.

“The Equine Road Safety Campaign is a simple reminder to all road users of how to share the road safely, together – whether you’re driving, walking, riding a bike, or travelling on horseback remember to pass horses wide and slow. The Shire is encouraging residents to help spread the road safety message by sharing a series of campaign videos across social media platforms.

“Everyone should feel safe and assured on our roads, and with the community’s support we can make every journey a safe one,” said Shire President, Rob Coales.

This campaign is supported by a Road Safety Commission Road Safety Grant. For more information about the Equine Road Safety Campaign, click here.

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