Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
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.
23 October 2014
Say ‘pass’ to passing this weekend
Be patient before passing is the AA's message for drivers this Labour weekend.
1 August 2014
AA welcomes lower drink-driving limit
Lowering the adult drink driving limit is one good step forward in making our roads safer, says the Automobile Association.
8 July 2014
AA reminds parents of risks for restricted drivers
The AA is using Facebook to remind parents not to turn a blind eye to their children breaching restricted licence conditions.
3 June 2014
AA will survey Members as part of second speed limit consultation
The AA will be surveying its central Hawke’s Bay Members for their views on the speed limit reductions that have taken place within the Hastings District Council road network (Heretaunga Plains).