NCJ Number
185460
Date Published
October 2000
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This document describes New Zealand's Safety (Administration) Program.
Abstract
New Zealand's road safety performance over the last 10 years has shown steady improvement in the face of sustained traffic growth. However, international comparisons reveal a need for further improvements. The Road Safety Program, which contributed substantially to past road safety outcomes, targets high-risk behaviors of road users and focuses on improving service delivery integration and partnership efficiencies. The Program includes compulsory breath testing and speed cameras; supplementary road safety package, emphasizing national advertising and focusing on enforcement resources and seat belt use; vehicle safety standards; Crash Analysis System, a central database of road crashes; and community projects, which target local needs, road safety issues and at-risk groups. Major safety initiatives include the Supplementary Road Safety Package targeting alcohol-impaired drivers and speeding, rural driving and seat belt use and a Driver Licensing Review. The document discusses public attitudes toward road safety and enforcement, the economics of safety, allocation of road safety resources and plans for the future. Table