Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
20 March 2008
Four things to keep you safe on the road this Easter
AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "most New Zealanders will make the most of the Easter long weekend and go for a drive - either on holiday or to see family and friends. While there are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, remembering these four simple things will make driving much safer this Easter."
26 February 2008
Driving safety research expert returns to New Zealand
Raising the awareness of the high number of work-related fatalities, crashes and injuries in New Zealand, Dr Murray is encouraging organisations to focus more attention on managing the safety and sustainability of fleet vehicles and their drivers, with an overall view to reduce crash risk and increase safety and profitability.
27 January 2008
New Zealand's latest road safety tool launched
KiwiRAP is an internationally recognised road assessment programme (RAP) that aims to raise awareness of the risk of being involved in a crash on New Zealand's state highways. KiwiRAP uses different methods to measure road safety, including risk maps based on the crash history of a road and five-star ratings based on a road's engineering features.
20 December 2007
AA's top 10 tips for safe driving this Christmas and New Year
Courtesy - be courteous and show consideration to other road users. Obey the rules of the road. Plan your travel to avoid traffic jams and keep calm.
20 April 2007
Young cyclists urged to brighten up
"With the return of students to schools and universities, plus the onset of winter, cyclists should brighten up for morning, afternoon, evening, and bad weather riding. High-visibility riding gear and brighter lights are cheap and popular, and every cyclist should use them," says Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon.
4 April 2007
Three ways to stay safe this Easter
Mike Noon, AA General Manager for Motoring Affairs says if you are driving over Easter then remember to:
12 October 2006
Young drivers talk their way to safety
The senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Waikato conducting the ground-breaking study is left with reams of data to unravel, and hours of film to watch.
21 September 2006
AA's top ten tips for staying safe on the roads this summer
The AA has prepared the following driving tips to help keep New Zealanders safe this holiday period
2 June 2006
AA supports slow down near schools campaign
The AA supports the Police’s new road safety education campaign reminding drivers to slow down near schools. The campaign commences tomorrow to coincide with the start of the school year.
14 February 2006
AA urges motorists to purchase cars with three-point seat belts
The AA encourages motorists to purchase cars with three-point seat belts if they intend on regularly carrying passengers.Jack Biddle, AA Technical Advice Manager, says “in the event of an accident, a three-point belt in the centre of the rear seat provides far greater protection for passengers than a lap belt.