News
A planned review of the free off-peak public transport component of the SuperGold Card has moved into its second phase with targeted consultation getting underway.
The Safe and Fuel Efficient Driver training programme (SAFED NZ) is being launched in New Zealand. It is designed to improve fuel efficient driving techniques and safe driving practices for truck and bus drivers.
Find out more about how SAFED NZ can work for you and your fleet at one of our upcoming seminars in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has released a new ten year strategy designed to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads over the next decade.
The government has released a technical research paper on the value of safety used in New Zealand.
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Our Work
The government has recently released Safer Journeys, its ten-year road safety strategy.
The Ministry has commissioned research on the management of fuel efficiency in New Zealand commercial fleets. The commissioned research is available in two reports on our website.
An initial list of seven roads has been confirmed that the government considers to be Roads of National Significance.
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Legislation
New road user rules came into effect on 1 November 2009. The new rules include banning the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving, the requirement for riders of mopeds and motorcycles to use headlights during daytime, and a clarification of how to use special vehicle lanes.
The Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 (the Act) gives Police greater powers to deal with the problem of people driving under the influence of drugs. Provisions for combating drugged driving came into force on 1 November 2009.
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Research
Every month the Ministry produces a crash statistics report. It provides an update on how many people are killed or injured on our roads every month.
Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand is an annual statistical statement on road crashes in New Zealand.
The TMIF contains a large set of transport sector-related indicators that provide both quantitative and qualitative information about all aspects of transport.
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Publications
The January/February 2010 Safer Journeys special issue of MOTivate, the Ministry’s external online newsletter, has been released. To subscribe to MOTivate please email publications@transport.govt.nz.
Safer Journeys is a ten year strategy designed to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads over the next decade.
The Annual Report reports on the Ministry’s achievements over the course of the year against its targets, and provides financial statements and management information.
The Ministry of Transport’s publication Motor Vehicle Crashes in New Zealand 2008 is now available. Motor Vehicle Crashes collects information about the number and type of crashes on our roads and common factors involved, as well as crashes by local body area.
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