Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
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).
29 May 2014
Let’s aim for another zero road toll
The Automobile Association is hoping for a second straight Queen’s Birthday weekend without any deaths on the roads.
26 May 2014
Weather conditions creating dangerous driving conditions
While snow and flooding continues to create risky driving conditions and close South Island roads the AA is urging people to avoid venturing out in their cars.
30 April 2014
Don’t be blinded by sun-strike this winter
May is the worst month of the year for road crashes due to drivers being blinded by sun-strike.
17 April 2014
Wet weather will add risks on the roads
With rain forecast to dampen a lot of New Zealand’s Easter break, the AA wants people to remember to adjust their driving if the roads are wet.
14 March 2014
AA warns motorists to check status of roads this weekend
As Cyclone Lusi nears New Zealand the AA advises motorists to check road conditions before travelling this weekend and to take extra care if they venture out.
27 February 2014
Majority of Wellington CBD injury crashes occur under 30kph
The greatest number of road crashes that leave people hurt in Wellington’s central city happen at less than 30km/h, according to Automobile Association research.