Digital image / P.K. Stowers
Digital image / P.K. Stowers

Changes to turning at intersections take effect in just over two weeks.

And despite fears about confusion reigning on the roads, a survey of 6000 Automobile Association members shows the changes to make driving safer have support. When similar changes were adopted in Victoria, Australia, in 1993, they resulted in a 7.1 per cent drop in crashes at intersections.

The AA survey found that most respondents felt police should not start issuing tickets for one to threemonths after the new rules were introduced.

The new rules start from 5am on Sunday, March 25.

Will NZ roads be safer after the give way rule change? Here is the latest selection of Your Views:

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  2. DBD says
    "What difference does a change of give way rule do to those that fail to give way by intention or mistake?"
  3. Phudpucker says
    "They'll be safer long-term, even if there might be some initial pain. Not to mention getting rid of the total confusion for visitors."
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