Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
19 September 2012
AA welcomes WoF and vehicle licensing system review
The Automobile Association is welcoming the Government’s discussion document proposing reforms to New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Annual Vehicle Licence systems.
15 August 2012
Alcohol interlocks a step forward in drink driving battle
Putting alcohol interlocks into the cars of drink drivers will help make our roads safer, says the AA.
14 June 2012
NZ anti text-and-drive initiative wins global honour
A Kiwi innovation to help people resist using their cellphone when driving has been recognised with a global telecommunications award in London.
31 May 2012
No holiday road deaths now a realistic target
Another fatality free long-weekend is the AA’s hope for the Queen’s Birthday holiday.
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.
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.