Learn about being safe on our roads, including information about wearing seatbelts, impaired when driving, using your phone, safe speeds, getting the right licence and road rules in New Zealand.
Driving and road safety
Fleeing driver
Fleeing Driver events can be high-risk and fast-paced, exposing staff and the public to significant risk.New Zealand Police fleeing driver policy prioritises safety over the immediate apprehension of ... More
How police enforce speed limits
Information about speed limits and when you can be issued a ticket ... More
Report a road incident or unsafe driver – *555 and Roadwatch
Call *555 to report urgent, but not life-threatening, road and driving incidents. Send a Community Roadwatch report about non-urgent incidents of poor driving ... More
Being safe on the road - rules and reasons
Information about alcohol limits, street racing, drugged-driving, speed limits, and use of mobile phones when driving ... More
Road safety campaigns and websites
Work being done to make our roads safer today ... More
Personal safety in your vehicle
Some guidelines to help keep yourself safe when driving - preparing for a journey, on the road, if your vehicle breaks down and parking your car ... More
Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST)
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST) monitors all areas of the commercial vehicle industry, including trucks, buses, taxis, couriers, mobile cranes, and mobile homes.CVST staff encourage commerci ... More