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CAN Congratulates Kiwis and NZ Police on Lower Speeds

Submitted by on June 9, 2010 – 6:45 pm

Lower tolerance on speeding should be permanent
The Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) congratulates the NZ Police for their successful campaign on lower speeds.
CAN spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon, says, “Well done New Zealand, our best road safety record for a holiday weekend in one hundred years!”
“CAN urges the Police to extend its successful campaign on lower speeds permanently.”
“New Zealand drivers have shown their support this weekend with their behaviour. Let’s keep it up and keep road safety a priority.  There’s a clear trade off between speed and safety.  We believe most New Zealanders support safer speeds and will support tougher speed enforcement.”
“If it makes sense for one holiday weekend, it makes sense all the time.”
Ms FitzSimon says, “The case for lower speeds is compelling.”
“Five percent tolerance for speeding, and lowering operating speeds will improve safety for all road users – not just cyclists.  It aligns New Zealand with Australia’s better road safety record.”
Reducing vehicle speeds has two benefits for cyclists and pedestrians.
First, people struck by motor vehicles at lower speeds will be less likely to be killed or seriously injured.
Second, the chances of them being struck is reduced as motorists have more time to avoid a crash and retain control of their vehicle.
CAN’s policy on Speed Limit Tolerance: http://can.org.nz/canpolicy/speed-limit-tolerance

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