Safety
Media releases about safety issues.
5 November 2018
NZ follows global lead with speed camera trials and signage
Two trials of average speed cameras and warning signs are good moves to explore fairer and more effective ways of helping drivers stick to the speed limit, says the AA.
24 August 2018
Regulation of clamping cowboys good news for motorists
The AA is cautiously welcoming today’s announcement from the Government to rein in wheel clampers by regulating a maximum clamping penalty of $100, but believes more needs to be done to regulate the industry.
19 July 2018
New SUVs achieve top safety ratings against increased testing standards
Volvo and Mazda's new SUVs have hit the New Zealand market with 5 star safety ratings from the Australasia New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) - in spite of increased testing standards.
18 June 2018
Months of wary driving ahead despite passing the Winter Solstice
In June we celebrate both Matariki and the shortest day of the year (21 June), but Kiwis will still need to drive to winter conditions for several months with what is often the coldest time yet to come.
14 June 2018
Alarming increase in drugged driving deaths
More road deaths in 2017 involved drivers with drugs in their system than over the alcohol limit, figures obtained by the AA reveal.
21 May 2018
Mixed bag of results in latest ANCAP safety ratings
The two latest Alfa Romeo models have received top ratings, while the Citroen C3 has fallen short in the latest round of the Australasia New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) safety ratings.
7 May 2018
Are you distracted and dangerous?
This week (7-13 May) is Road Safety Week and the AA is challenging everyone to change one thing they do which will make them safer on our roads.
27 March 2018
Unintentional errors, not reckless behaviour, behind majority of serious injury crashes
Mistakes and unintentional errors are behind the majority of serious injury crashes in New Zealand, a new AA Research Foundation study has found.
28 February 2018
Range of vehicles hitting the market with top safety ratings
Four new European vehicles – including a ute, two SUVs and a car - are hitting the New Zealand market with 5 star safety ratings from the Australasia New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).