Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
15 August 2011
Motorists urged to stay off the roads
Drivers appear to be heeding advice to stay off the roads as snow falls across the country, with the AA breakdown service reporting fewer than normal call outs in the South Island.
29 July 2011
Age change alone won’t save young drivers
More time behind the wheel rather than physical age is the most important thing for improving the safety of learner drivers, says the AA.
21 July 2011
New Zealand halfway to lowest road toll in six decades
The AA is hoping New Zealand’s annual road toll is on its way to falling below 300 for the first time in 59 years.
14 July 2011
How to give road crashes the cold shoulder
Be aware of the conditions you’re driving in.
13 July 2011
Facts must support 40km/h speed limit
Evidence rather than ideology must be the basis for deciding whether to reduce Wellington’s residential speed limit from 50km/h, says the AA.
20 April 2011
AA safety tips for Easter holiday drivers
The AA is pleased to hear the Police will be focusing on a range of dangerous driving behaviour this Easter weekend.
31 March 2011
New resources for older drivers welcome, but uptake needed
The AA is welcoming the NZ Transport Agency’s release of updated resources for older drivers today, but has concerns the information may not easily reach people.
10 February 2011
Tips for Christchurch cyclists and motorists during Bike Wise Month
February is Bike Wise Month so more people are out cycling, particularly on Go By Bike Day next Wednesday 16 February.
8 February 2011
AA tips for cyclists and motorists during Bike Wise Month
With more people making the effort to get out cycling during February, which is Bike Wise Month, the AA has some safety tips for cyclists and motorists.
31 January 2011
Keep school children safe on the roads
The AA is reminding all drivers that children will begin returning to school this week so drivers need to be extra vigilant.