Safety

11 June 2008

Banning mobile phones while driving will save lives

AA General Manager Motoring Affairs, Mike Noon says "using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous, and our message to motorists is quite simple - don't do it.

24 April 2008

Three things to remember on the roads this ANZAC weekend

AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "many New Zealanders will make the most of the three day weekend and go for a drive - either for a short holiday or to see family and friends. There are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, but remembering these four simple things will certainly make driving much safer this ANZAC weekend.

20 March 2008

Four things to keep you safe on the road this Easter

AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "most New Zealanders will make the most of the Easter long weekend and go for a drive - either on holiday or to see family and friends. While there are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, remembering these four simple things will make driving much safer this Easter."

26 February 2008

Driving safety research expert returns to New Zealand

Raising the awareness of the high number of work-related fatalities, crashes and injuries in New Zealand, Dr Murray is encouraging organisations to focus more attention on managing the safety and sustainability of fleet vehicles and their drivers, with an overall view to reduce crash risk and increase safety and profitability.

27 January 2008

New Zealand's latest road safety tool launched

KiwiRAP is an internationally recognised road assessment programme (RAP) that aims to raise awareness of the risk of being involved in a crash on New Zealand's state highways. KiwiRAP uses different methods to measure road safety, including risk maps based on the crash history of a road and five-star ratings based on a road's engineering features.

20 December 2007

AA's top 10 tips for safe driving this Christmas and New Year

Courtesy - be courteous and show consideration to other road users. Obey the rules of the road. Plan your travel to avoid traffic jams and keep calm.

20 April 2007

Young cyclists urged to brighten up

"With the return of students to schools and universities, plus the onset of winter, cyclists should brighten up for morning, afternoon, evening, and bad weather riding. High-visibility riding gear and brighter lights are cheap and popular, and every cyclist should use them," says Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon.

4 April 2007