Today's front page illustrates just how vulnerable we all are on the road.

The article and graphic pictures should serve as a reminder to all motorists to slow down, wear seat belts and take regular breaks while driving.

A $1 million Roads and Traffic Authority Easter road safety campaign released yesterday follows the theme "complacency kills".

The RTA says this year's road toll is up 10 per cent compared to the same period in 2001.

RTA spokesman Paul Willoughby believed this rise is largely due to complacency creeping into driver behaviour.

He said for the sake of your life, your family and others on the road, it pays to stay vigilant while driving, especially during the Easter break.

Consider these sobering statistics;

- more than 1500 people have been injured on NSW roads during the past for Easters, including 29 deaths

- speeding was a factor in 52 per cent of those deaths

- driver fatigue was a factor in 21 per cent of deaths

Drivers also face losing double demerit points and hefty fines for speeding and seatbelt offences during the holiday break.

The RTA's investment in Easter road safety should be applauded, albeit, if it's a case of words speaking louder than actions.

The organisation might want to explain why a 100km/h speed sign remains just 200m in front of a black ice warning sign on a dangerous bend on the Old Hume Highway at Bendooley Hill near Berrima.

Trolley blight

Wingecarribee Shire Council is being forced to clean up after big business in its battle to rid Bowral of shopping trolley blight.

Council staff have recommended Woolworth's and Coles be charged $300 if one of their trolleys is impounded by council rangers.

The charge is presently $40.

The proposal, which will be discussed at Wednesday night's council meeting, is a large-ditch attempt by Council to rid the Bowral streetscape of unsightly, and dangerous, abandoned trolleys.

It is a shame local government has to go to this extent to police an activity that is the responsibility of our retailing giants.

Council had warned Woolworth's and Coles that such measures would be adopted if their trolley collections weren't up to scratch.

It seems they also failed to respond to Council's suggestion that they introduce a trolley deposit return scheme.

If the proposal is endorsed, Woolworth's and Coles have 28 days to lodge a submission.