Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
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.
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.
20 December 2011
For safe driving remember the three Cs this Christmas
The best present drivers can give each other this Christmas is safe driving by being considerate, consistent and careful on corners, says the Automobile Association.
18 November 2011
AA wants minimum safety standards for all imports
No vehicle with less than a three-star safety rating should be allowed to be imported to New Zealand, says the Automobile Association.
16 November 2011
Fuel-efficient driving could reduce crashes as well as fuel bills
Driving fuel-efficiently could not only save you money but also reduce your chance of being involved in a crash, according to a new study.
18 October 2011
Keep your distance this holiday weekend
The AA is urging drivers to focus on their following distance this Labour weekend.
9 September 2011
Plan before you party, says AA
As we prepare to kick-off for six weeks of celebration around the country, the AA is reminding everyone to have a game plan in place for getting around safely.
2 September 2011
World-leading researchers coming to NZ
Eminent US road safety researcher Professor Tom Dingus will be one of the key-note speakers at the inaugural AA Research Foundation symposium in Wellington next week.