Every year, hundreds of people are killed and thousands are seriously injured on New Zealand’s roads. Motor accidents cause immense pain and suffering for victims and their families and friends, and the medical and rehabilitation costs are high. Speeding contributes to road accidents and fatalities, and successive Governments have been committed to bringing down the road toll. The Police and other agencies involved in road safety spend considerable time, and a lot of resources, controlling vehicle speeds on our roads. Speed cameras are a key tool in the Government’s road safety strategy. Our examination considered whether speed cameras are being used effectively and efficiently, generating the maximum road safety benefits in contributing to bringing the road toll down. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting