A tragic Easter on the roads
A tragic Easter on the roads
“We’ve had another tragic weekend on our roads,” says Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing Sandra Venables.
“There have been six deaths from four crashes this Easter, along with a number of people seriously injured in other crashes.
“Crashes are preventable.
“I ask all road
users to take care of themselves and their
passengers.
Decisions you make in your car, your truck,
or on your bike impact on everyone.
Even good drivers can make mistakes, so stay focused on getting to your destination safely.
“Make sure you’re paying
attention to your driving, be aware of hazards, and take a
break if you’re tired.
Always drive to the conditions,
put your cell phone away, wear your seatbelt, and don’t
drink when you’re going to drive.”
NZ Transport
Agency Director of Safety and Environment Harry Wilson says
the deaths and injuries sustained in crashes over the
weekend will affect families and communities for many years
to come.
“Every death and serious injury on our
roads is a tragedy.
These people are not numbers, and we
should never lose sight of the real human loss and grieving
behind the figures.
“We know people can
mistakes when they’re driving, which is why it’s so
important that we all do the simple things that we can to
lessen the impact of mistakes.
“That means
choosing to wear your seatbelt, because if you do make a
mistake and crash, it can be the difference between life and
death.
It also means watching your speed, because the
speed you’re travelling at when you crash has a direct
impact on whether you will walk away or be carried away in
an ambulance or a hearse.”
“It’s been a grim
Easter on the roads,” says ACC’s Chief Customer Officer
Mike Tully.
“People need to understand that
behind these statistics the true cost is the far-reaching
impact – physically and mentally – that road accidents
have on victims, their families, and local
communities.
We all have to start driving and riding more
responsibly.”
ENDS