Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
2 September 2013
NZ road safety campaigner given international award
The Automobile Association is paying tribute to researcher Gerald Waters, who has been recognised with a prestigious global award for his efforts to reduce impaired driving on New Zealand roads. Mr Waters last week received an International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety’ (ICADTS) award in Brisbane.
9 August 2013
AA welcomes new WoF rule
The AA welcomes the government’s decision to implement changes to the Warrant of Fitness regime which will save motorists at least $160 million a year.
4 June 2013
Zero toll real proof of improving safety on our roads
The first fatality free Queen’s Birthday weekend on record proves New Zealand’s road safety is improving significantly, says the Automobile Association.
31 May 2013
A third of drivers have near-miss on the roads
One in three drivers have come close to a crash in the last six months, an AA survey has found.
6 May 2013
Seeing the solution to pedestrian crashes
Pedestrians and drivers need to work together to reduce the number of people hit by vehicles on New Zealand roads, says the AA.
27 March 2013
AA gives new road safety action plan 8½ out of 10
The Automobile Association fully supports the government’s Safer Journey’s Action Plan 2013-15 launched today which provides clear direction on how to improve road safety and reduce the road toll.
26 March 2013
Drivers, let’s repeat last Easter’s zero road toll
Last Easter New Zealand motorists’ set the gold standard for safe holiday weekend driving and this year the Automobile Association wants a repeat.
12 February 2013
Share the road safely tomorrow ... and every day
The AA is reminding all drivers that there will likely be lots of bikes on the roads tomorrow.
5 February 2013
School’s back ... AA urges extra care on the roads
The AA is urging motorists to take extra care on the roads as wet conditions combine with schools starting their year.
27 January 2013
AA welcomes changes to WoF system
The NZ Automobile Association is welcoming the government’s decision to reduce the frequency of the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspection.