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"A pedestrian hit at 30km/h has a 90 percent chance of surviving. A pedestrian hit at 50km/h has a 30 percent chance. The risks for vulnerable pedestrians, such as the elderly or children, are higher again."
"Distracted drivers kill other road users in crashes more often than themselves "
"The average age of a car in New Zealand is 14.5 years, one of the oldest in the OECD."
"'Recklessness is a species of crime and should be so regarded on our streets and highways'"
"A Moment of Distraction Can Last Forever"