Bay of Plenty police are encouraging people to do what they can to make sure everyone reaches their destinations safely this Easter and ANZAC weekend.
The speed threshold will be reduced to 4km/h from 4pm Thursday to 6am Monday following a significant reduction in road deaths over a two month period during summer when the same reduction was put in place.
Acting road policing manager Senior Sergeant Fane Troy said police made no apology for sounding like a broken record when they said it is better to arrive late than not arrive at all.
"That should be in the minds of everyone. Even safe and careful drivers can make mistakes if they are tired or have a moment of distraction and that's why every driver on the road needs to take personal responsibility. It's a simple choice to look after yourself and other roads users; potentially a choice between life and death," he said.
With Easter and Anzac Day meaning two successive long weekends this year, police are expecting a lot of people will be preparing for trips.