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Police are asking motorists to be cautious this weekend as many holidaymakers head home in time to return to work.
The official holiday road toll increased by one, to 20, after a woman who was critically injured in a crash southof Hastings on December 30, died in hospital on January 4.
Over the past year, 343 people died on the roads.
Superintendent Steve Greally said many people would be travelling home this weekend to resume work on Monday.
“Make sure everybody’s got their seat belt on, of course, making sure you’re not impaired by alcohol, drugs or fatigue, making sure you’re not distracted by cellphones or anything else - and of course the most important thing is speed - making sure you’re driving at or below the speed limit.”
Far too many people died on the roads in New Zealand and driving at or below the speed limit could save lives, he said.
