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Media releases about safety issues.

6 May 2012

Decade of Action’s first year sets new benchmark

New Zealand’s amazing improvement in road safety over the last 12 months has seen our rate of road deaths fall to almost match Australia’s, but we still lag well behind the best European countries.

10 April 2012

Historic zero road toll for Easter weekend shows what is possible

The AA congratulates drivers after New Zealand finished the Easter holiday period with no deaths on the road for the first time in recorded history.

4 April 2012

Drivers need to take extra care on Easter weekend

With wet and windy weather forecast for much of the country over the Easter holiday weekend, keeping a safe following distance when you’re driving will be even more important, says the Automobile Association.

23 March 2012

Final countdown to give way changes

Don’t expect everyone to know our new give way rules on Sunday, the AA is advising road users.

19 March 2012

AA urges drivers to study new give way rules

The AA is urging every driver to spend time studying the new give way rules before they come into effect this Sunday.

17 February 2012

AA praises outgoing road policing manager

The AA wishes to pay tribute to departing Police Superintendent Paula Rose’s tireless efforts to improve road safety in New Zealand.

14 February 2012

AA tips for motorists and cyclists during Bike Wise Month

The Automobile Association is reminding motorists and cyclists they need to work together to safely share the roads.

1 February 2012

A recipe for safe driving this holiday weekend

The Automobile Association has come up with the following recipe for drivers to stay safe on the roads this long weekend.

27 January 2012

Tougher restricted licence test better for road safety

Upcoming changes to the restricted licence test will lead to better trained and safer young drivers, says the AA.

31 December 2011

Record 2011 road toll improvement shows what is possible

The AA hopes this year’s road toll is the start of a new era for New Zealand road safety.