Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
25 September 2019
AA concerned at number of drink drivers avoiding interlocks
Nearly half the drink drivers facing an alcohol interlock are not being sentenced to one, a report from the AA Research Foundation has found.
22 August 2019
Light rail delay creates opportunity to accelerate highway projects
The AA is calling on the Government to bring forward critical highway projects while time is spent properly developing the plans for a rapid transit system in Auckland.
18 April 2019
Reducing risks on the road needs better reflection
The AA is asking all drivers to remember to look in the mirror as we head towards the Easter break.
27 February 2019
Compromise the key in Auckland speed limits debate – AA
The AA supports efforts to bring down speeds on high-risk Auckland roads, but will be calling on Auckland Transport (AT) to dial back its proposal for lower speed limits across the city in order to both improve road safety and get lasting buy-in from the public.
1 January 2019
Another tragic year of deaths on the road
The Automobile Association is urging everyone to think about how they can help make our roads safer in 2019.
20 December 2018
Get your timing right for safe holiday driving
The AA wants drivers to give themselves the gift of time to stay safe on the roads these holidays.
12 December 2018
Auckland speed limit proposal a step too far – AA
The AA is urging Auckland Transport (AT) to take a more balanced approach to speed limit changes in Auckland in order to both improve safety and win widespread public support.
11 December 2018
ACC levy changes a backward step for safety
The NZ Automobile Association is disappointed with the announcement by the Government to end ACC’s Vehicle Risk Rating scheme.
6 December 2018
Innovative child protection alert feature of 5 star safety rated vehicle
Four new vehicles have achieved 5 stars in ANCAP’s latest round of safety ratings, including a vehicle with an innovative new child protection feature. The Ford Focus, Genesis G70, Jaguar I-PACE and new generation Hyundai Santa Fe all achieved 5 star ratings, against ANCAP’s increased testing standards. The Santa Fe is equipped with a Child Presence Alert which sounds if there is still a child in the backseat as the driver is leaving the vehicle. The alert is designed to reduce the chance of a baby or young child being left in an unattended vehicle. AA Motoring Services General Manager Stella Stocks said it's fantastic that vehicle manufacturers are being innovative when it comes to safety. “AA Roadservice Officers go to more than 600 callouts a year involving children being locked in vehicles. In many instances, the child has accidentally been locked in and both the child and parent become stressed. “It’s really exciting to see new technology which can potentially make a real difference.” Stocks said it was great to also have three other vehicles coming into the market with top safety ratings. The Ford Focus and Genesis G70’s best scores were both for child occupant protection, with the...
5 November 2018
NZ follows global lead with speed camera trials and signage
Two trials of average speed cameras and warning signs are good moves to explore fairer and more effective ways of helping drivers stick to the speed limit, says the AA.