Safety

Driver licence changes welcomed, but more needed - AA 

The AA is pleased to see the Government propose some significant driver licensing changes but believes more improvements are needed to have a greater impact on the youth road toll. 

2024 sees lowest rate of road deaths since the 1920s

New Zealand has ended 2024 with the lowest rate of road deaths per head of population in a century.

No time to waste in starting roadside drug testing

Giving Police the ability to use roadside drug testing devices will fix a gap in New Zealand’s road safety strategy that has been exposed for too long, the AA says.

AA asks: When will more speed cameras get warning signs?

Has an increase in reckless driving contributed to a horror start to the 2024 road toll?

New Zealand's annual road toll has fallen from the 2022 total, but the longer-term picture shows tragic incidents continuing to cast a severe shadow over the country's roads, the AA says.

Look both ways before proceeding – AA’s advice to steer clear of driver licensing scams

The AA has noticed an increase in fake New Zealand driver licensing pages circulating on social media creating hazards for unsuspecting victims.

Drink driving deaths double since 2013

Drink-driving deaths in New Zealand rose to 111 in 2022, doubling the 2013 total, highlighting the need for more breath testing and enforcement.

Truck weigh station will create risks SH1 near Rakaia

Waka Kotahi is proceeding with the construction of a truck weigh station north of Rakaia on SH1, despite safety concerns about the narrow road stretch and the potential risks posed by heavy vehicles entering and exiting the weighbridges.

AA to assist breakdowns on 2 wheels with Roadservice for bicycles

The AA now offers Roadservice for bicycles, providing members with roadside assistance for bike breakdowns, including tyre repairs and bike recovery, at no extra cost.

New AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency opens in Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt locals have a brand new home for a raft of licensing services as the latest AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency opens its doors this week.