"Despite popular belief, hands-free and Bluetooth operation aren’t safer—that cognitive load is still present"
"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."
"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."
"Nearly 80% of New Zealanders agree that compulsory breath testing enforcement helps lower the road toll"
"At least one child is killed every month in NZ in motor vehicle crashes"