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Lowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman says
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
The car driver cheated certain death by mere inches at the intersection.
'My first thought was I’ve got to look after my kids.'
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Police are disappointed to see so many distracted drivers.
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"Improving road quality is happening, but is necessarily relatively slow.”
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Waka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.
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Far more men than women are killed every year on New Zealand roads.
Christmas-New Year period road toll increased to 14 after a crash in Rangiora.
SH63 is now closed near the Spray River Bridge.
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Presents are unwrapped, leftovers are boxed up and thousands of Kiwis are heading home.
Motorists are advised to take care, use alternative routes and expect delays.
Road blocked while police investigate.
Roads around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato are likely to be busy in the coming days.
Fulton Hogan is working with motorists whose cars have been directly affected by the road.
'Ratepayers just want them to spend that money fixing potholes.'
Traffic is moving slowly on State Highway 1 heading north from Auckland.
The Government has made safety improvements, but Woodend locals want more.