Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
10 December 2009
AA welcomes lower ACC levy increases
AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon says that extending the date for fully funding pre-1999 claims has helped to moderate increases in the motor vehicle levies.
9 December 2009
AA supports electronic RUC system
"We've long supported an electronic system for Road User Charge licences because it's much simpler for the road transport industry," says AA General Manager Motoring Affairs Mike Noon.
27 March 2009
AA welcomes life-saving rumble strips announcement
Rumble strips are raised markings on road edges and centrelines which, when driven over, alert a driver with noise and vibration that they are veering out of their lane. This will increase the total length of the state highway network fitted with rumble strips from 600kms to 1,350kms.
23 December 2008
I don't want to lose any of my friends and loved ones on the roads this holiday period
"It doesn't have to happen, and it shouldn't happen. I don't want to lose any of my friends and loved ones, and I am sure no one else does either."
23 October 2008
How to keep safe on the roads this Labour Day weekend
The AA wishes all motorists an enjoyable weekend and a safe journey on the roads
11 June 2008
Banning mobile phones while driving will save lives
AA General Manager Motoring Affairs, Mike Noon says "using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous, and our message to motorists is quite simple - don't do it.
24 April 2008
Three things to remember on the roads this ANZAC weekend
AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "many New Zealanders will make the most of the three day weekend and go for a drive - either for a short holiday or to see family and friends. There are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, but remembering these four simple things will certainly make driving much safer this ANZAC weekend.
20 March 2008
Four things to keep you safe on the road this Easter
AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "most New Zealanders will make the most of the Easter long weekend and go for a drive - either on holiday or to see family and friends. While there are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, remembering these four simple things will make driving much safer this Easter."
26 February 2008
Driving safety research expert returns to New Zealand
Raising the awareness of the high number of work-related fatalities, crashes and injuries in New Zealand, Dr Murray is encouraging organisations to focus more attention on managing the safety and sustainability of fleet vehicles and their drivers, with an overall view to reduce crash risk and increase safety and profitability.
27 January 2008
New Zealand's latest road safety tool launched
KiwiRAP is an internationally recognised road assessment programme (RAP) that aims to raise awareness of the risk of being involved in a crash on New Zealand's state highways. KiwiRAP uses different methods to measure road safety, including risk maps based on the crash history of a road and five-star ratings based on a road's engineering features.