Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
6 November 2015
AA welcomes new initiatives targeting drink driving
An alcohol interlock pilot programme being introduced by the Department of Corrections is a positive step in preventing drink driving, says the Automobile Association.
14 July 2015
Interlocks prevent thousands of drink driving attempts
More than 2300 attempts to drink and drive have been prevented by alcohol interlocks since they were introduced in New Zealand.
26 June 2015
Learner drivers should avoid tackling sub-zero road conditions
When the mercury drops, snow starts falling and black ice forms on the roads, learner drivers should stay off the road.
28 May 2015
AA urges drivers to do the safety basics this weekend
Don’t let your brain go on holiday when you are driving this long weekend, says the Automobile Association.
5 March 2015
AA backs actions to reduce visiting driver crashes
The AA is welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a range of road safety improvements set to be rolled out in areas with high rates of crashes involving visiting drivers.
30 January 2015
Watch out for kids as schools start back
The AA is reminding all drivers to be extra careful as schools start for 2015.
31 December 2014
Tragic increase in annual road toll
A big increase in road deaths in 2014 is extremely sad and disappointing, says the Automobile Association.
1 December 2014
AA urges drivers to stay safe with lower drink driving limit
The AA is urging drivers to not take any risks around drinking alcohol then driving, as the lower adult drink driving limit comes into force today.
18 November 2014
Stopping drink driving will take more than just lower limit
Stopping drink driving crashes is going to take more than just reducing the adult drink driving limit, says the Automobile Association.
17 November 2014
Authorities must work together for urgent Portobello Rd fix
The Otago Automobile Association is offering to convene an urgent meeting between stakeholders and authorities to address safety concerns with Portobello Road.