Road Safety

Sites

Accident Research Centre

At Monash University

Bike wise

Bike Wise has a world of information about bikes for kids and grown ups too. Learn all about bike safety, mountain biking, chosing a bike, bike maintenance, the history of the bicycle, biking for kids as well as bike events in New Zealand.

Crash test results

Provide by the Australian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP)

Land Transport New Zealand Ikiiki Whenua Aotearoa

A new government agency formed on 1 December 2004 from the merger of Transfund New Zealand and the Land Transport Safety Authority by the Land Transport Management Amendment Act. Land Transport New Zealand's objective is to contribute to an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system.

Land Transport Rules

Rules are a type of legislation that focus on improving land transport safety. They rationalise and bring together requirements that can be spread through many sources (including regulations, Gazette notices, Orders and policy directives).

Land Transport Safety

The website for road and rail safety in New Zealand from Land Transport New Zealand

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

New road rules

From 27 February 2005, the new 'Road User' Rule will make it clearer what you should do at pedestrian crossings, special vehicle lanes (such as cycle and bus lanes) and roundabouts (particularly multi-lane roundabouts).

New Zealand Road Code

The road rules section from the official New Zealand Road Code to help you understand New Zealand traffic law and become a safe and courteous road user.

Ride Forever

Ride Forever is the one-stop shop for riders to access New Zealand's online motorcycling community. Includes a directory of clubs, retailers and a whole range of event listings. Supported by ACC

RoadSafe Auckland

RoadSense Ata Haere

Ruben the Road Safety Bear

Safe Routes to School Christchurch

Safe2Go

Safe2Go is working to improve the use and installation of child restraints. Our technicians can help you to keep your child safe when travelling in your vehicle.

Safer Streets Trust

Slowdown

Students against drunk driving (SADD) New Zealand

Transport Accident Investigation Commission Te Komihana Tirotiro Aitua Waka

Responsible for the independent investigation of significant aviation, rail, and marine accidents and incidents. TAIC does not investigate road accidents or incidents except when the circumstances may have significant implications for the safety of, for example, the rail transport system.

Up to Scratch

Put your driving knowledge to the test.

Used car safety ratings

These ratings give an indication of how safe 255 common Australian and New Zealand used-vehicle models are likely to be in a crash. These ratings are calculated by the Monash University Accident Research Centre in Australia.