News & Events – Page 13 – Northland Road Safety

2 Seconds To Kill

Posted on 03 July 2014

‘2 Seconds To Kill – this is all it takes for a distracted driver to kill…

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Safe Beach Driving Northland

Posted on 20 June 2014

Four-wheel drives, dune buggies and motorbikes are an increasingly common sight on our beaches.

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WIN: Living in the Whangarei District? Got a valid driver’s licence? WIN prizes….

Posted on 19 June 2014

‘Speed On Bends’ Competition – Entry for the competition prizes can be made on the entry forms within the Community papers, or online in Whangarei District Council’s Facebook page. Prizes includes new ‘tyres’ up to $500, $100 vouchers for Petrol, Meat and Groceries.

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New NZTA advertising campaign – Distractions

Posted on 05 June 2014

New NZTA advertising campaign – Distractions

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Coffee Brake Update

Posted on 26 May 2014

Allpress Espresso Coffee supporting Coffee Brake and road safety.

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Road Safety Week NZ 19-26 May 2014

Posted on 18 May 2014

Road Safety Week 19-26 May 2014 – Focus on Distractions

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Vodafone Safer Driving Cellphone Tool

Posted on 01 May 2014

Vodafone Safer Driving Cellphone Tool

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NZTA Consultation Driver Licensing Amendment 2014

The NZ Transport Agency is seeking comments on the draft Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2014.

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"'The problem with drinking and driving is the MOURNING after'"

— Author Unknown
"It’s not safe to use a device when stopped at traffic lights; Uni of Utah researchers say that drivers take up to 27 seconds to regain full attention after sending a text."

— 2014 book A Deadly Wandering
"Driving while texting is just as dangerous as driving drunk."
"'Drive now. Text later'"

— Bumper Sticker
"A moments distraction can cause a lifetime of change"

— Northland Brain Injury Association