National’s opposition to road
safety enforcement legislation could put lives at risk,
Transport Minister Mark Gosche said today.
Mr Gosche was
commenting on National’s stand on the Land Transport (Road
Safety Enforcement) Amendment Bill that had its first
reading in Parliament this afternoon.
“It’s disgusting
that they are playing politics over something so crucial.
This legislation is essential to the integrity of the breath
testing and speed camera regimes that are at the core of our
road safety strategy.
“The holiday season is a vital time
of year for enforcing drink driving and speeding offences.
Last year 16 people lost their lives and another 235 were
seriously injured between December 24 and January 3. Speed
was a factor in 22% of those crashes, and alcohol was a
factor in 24%. We want this Bill passed by Christmas. As
soon as it is passed the speed cameras could be back on the
next day.”
“One of the main reasons for this legislation
is drafting mistakes made during their time in government.
The least National could now do is help put their own
mistakes right.”
“The police have their work cut out for
them every Christmas. If this legislation is not passed
that job will be made much harder this holiday
season.”
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