Driver licensing system
Improving the driver licensing system, while maintaining road safety.
Driver licensing system
What we are working on
New Zealand’s Road Safety Objectives
In October 2024, the Government released New Zealand’s Road Safety Objectives, which outlines a plan over the next three years for tackling our most challenging road safety issues.
New Zealand’s Road Safety Objectives
Drug driving testing
A new drug driver testing and enforcement scheme to improve road user safety.
Drug driving testing
Anti-social road use
In May 2025, the Minister of Transport and Minister of Police announced that the Government is progressing a suite of measures to deter anti-social and intimidating behaviour on our roads.
Anti-social road use
Social cost of road crashes and injuries
We publish the social cost of road crashes report every year. The report looks at the social costs associated with road crashes and injuries in New Zealand.
Social cost of road crashes and injuries
Setting of Speed Limits
Setting of Speed Limits
What we have worked on previously
Road safety penalties
Reviewing road safety penalties to ensure they are proportionate to the risk of harm and reflect society’s expectations.
Road safety penalties
Small passenger services review
Reviewing transport licensing requirements for taxis, shuttles, private hire vehicles and dial-a-driver services.
Small passenger services review
Electronic Stability Control
Ensuring drivers maintain control of their vehicles to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
Electronic Stability Control
Anti-lock braking systems for motorcycles
Reducing the number of motorcyclists killed or injured on New Zealand roads by making anti-lock braking systems (ABS) or a combined braking system (CBS) mandatory.
Anti-lock braking systems for motorcycles