POLICE CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE FOR THE WEEK:

The underlying causes of crashes are the same all year round. New Zealand has a high volume of cars on our roads due to various factors. With this high volume of traffic comes increased risk.

The biggest difference you can make as a safe and prudent driver is to always put on a seatbelt and slow down.

A reduction in vehicle speeds is one of the most significant ways to improve survival. Some people have the perception that going faster saves time and gets you to your destination faster.

The difference in reaching a destination travelling at 100kph compared to 110kph is about 30 seconds.

A 30-second time saving is not worth losing your life over or ending someone else’s. Police will always emphasise the need to reduce speed. A reduction in vehicle speeds is one of the most significant ways to improve survival.