What's in this section for motorists?

• Speed: Factsheet on how to use speed limits safely, the effect of speed in a crash, penalties for speeding and the use of speed cameras.
• Drink driving: Information on the role of alcohol in road crashes, what you can do to keep yourself safe, and the penalties for drinking and driving.
• Safety belts: A summary of the safety belt requirements for adults and for children, penalites for breaking the law and links to more detailed safety belt information.
• Driver fatigue: Factsheet outlining the effects of fatigue on driving, how fatigue interacts with other factors that affect driving, how you can improve your alertness.
• Driver distraction: Information on driver distraction, including crash statistics, tips and strategies for minimising the risks of potential distractions
• Giving way at level crossings: Causes of level crossing accidents, safety advice for drivers, level crossing signs explained, why trespassing on rail lines is dangerous.
• Health: Links to information for people with diabetes, epilepsy, head injuries and disabilities.
• Carrying people and packages: Links to information on safety belts, child restraints and load security.
• Glovebox guide to safe loading and towing: Detailed explanation of what's required, how to tow a light trailer safely, loading and handling tips, and links to related information.
• Road code: The Official New Zealand road code is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand’s traffic law and safe driving practices.
• Safe driving tips - safety information for road users on a variety of topics, including holiday driving, driving safely at road works and sharing the road with cyclists.
• Standards: An explanation of what vehicle standards are, where they come from and how they help road safety.
• What is a road? Discussion of statutory and common law definitions of 'road' used in New Zealand (in the 'Legislation' section of this website).

Last updated: 13 January 2006