Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
31 March 2011
New resources for older drivers welcome, but uptake needed
The AA is welcoming the NZ Transport Agency’s release of updated resources for older drivers today, but has concerns the information may not easily reach people.
10 February 2011
Tips for Christchurch cyclists and motorists during Bike Wise Month
February is Bike Wise Month so more people are out cycling, particularly on Go By Bike Day next Wednesday 16 February.
8 February 2011
AA tips for cyclists and motorists during Bike Wise Month
With more people making the effort to get out cycling during February, which is Bike Wise Month, the AA has some safety tips for cyclists and motorists.
31 January 2011
Keep school children safe on the roads
The AA is reminding all drivers that children will begin returning to school this week so drivers need to be extra vigilant.
18 January 2011
AA supports Government’s plans to change give way rules and improve motorcycle safety
The Association has long been advocating for changes to the Give Way (Right Hand Turn) Rule because it is not well complied with on our roads and New Zealand is the only country where it still applies.
23 December 2010
AA wishes everyone a safe holiday drive
Holiday traffic will be building all day on Christmas Eve and will again be extra heavy on Boxing Day. The AA wants people to allow extra time for journeys and to be extra patient and courteous to other drivers.
15 November 2010
AA supports Government’s focus on repeat and serious drink drivers
In a statement made over the weekend, Transport Minister Steven Joyce highlighted Ministry of Transport figures that show 72% of drink driving deaths in 2009 were caused by people who had either been caught drink driving before or were well over the current 0.08 blood alcohol limit.
24 August 2010
Caution needed at Blenheim’s Main St Roundabout railway crossing
The AA is using National Rail Safety Week (23-29 August) to highlight dangers for motorists at rail level crossings.
1 August 2010
ESR report finds drug driving a serious problem
The ESR report was completed for New Zealand Police and indicates that nearly half of drivers who die in road crashes have alcohol and/or drugs in their system.
26 July 2010
AA supports tougher penalties for dangerous and drink driving in New Zealand
The AA also supports the Government’s announcement that it will undertake research to ascertain the actual number of serious and fatal crashes caused by drivers with a blood alcohol level between 0.05 and 0.08.