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Is the 'zero tolerance' speed campaign working?

The police policy of targeting drivers as little as one kilometre an hour over the speed limit has been called ridiculous and ineffective. Is the Police 'zero tolerance' speed campaign working?

'Target high-risk roads not motorways'

Almost half of all tickets from speeding cameras are given out in Auckland, prompting AA's plea to police to ease up on targeting low-level speedsters on citys' motorways.

Rodney Hide: Little thought in speed law

Overtaking on the road safely and within the law is now all but impossible. The speed limit on the open road is 100km/h. The police are applying zero tolerance.

Santa busted for speeding

Santa Claus has admitted being in a bit too much of a rush after being caught speeding on his way to an old folks' home.

Morning after risk for drivers

The morning after your Christmas party might be your downfall under new drink drive laws.

Law change fuels breathalyser boom

Since the drink-drive limit was lowered on December 1, breathalysers have been in hot demand and suppliers can barely keep up with orders.

Couch-surf 'lunacy' slammed

Dunedin motorists were stunned to see a man sitting on a couch and holding on to the rear of a moving car as it left a trail of sparks behind him.

Country pubs squeezed dry

Since early settler days and gold rush fever they've been the next stop on the dusty road. A place to hang your hat, quench your thirst, and make new mates.

Implant keeps jail at bay

A repeat drink-driver's radical bid to avoid jail by having an anti-booze drug implanted into himself has been successful.

Pilot gets drink-drive discharge

An Air New Zealand pilot caught riding a scooter without a helmet and more than two and a half times the alcohol limit has avoided conviction.

'Dangerous to a new level'

A man who can't use his legs has been charged with dangerous driving after being caught using a shortened walking stick to operate his car.

Tourist's rental car contract torn up

A Chinese tourist had her rental car contract torn up and rewritten by a rental company yesterday after she was pulled over for alleged dangerous driving.

School bus caught in speeding blitz

Drink-drive, with tot in footwell

Police have criticised a woman they say was drink-driving with an unrestrained child standing in the car for her "appalling and distressing" actions.

Crash driver's wages to pay for funeral

An Auckland tradie who drove a truck with defective brakes that killed his workmate has been allowed by the court to carry on working to pay for the victim's funeral.

Make it click: Kiwis safety conscious with seatbelts

New Zealanders are safety conscious when it comes to seatbelts, a recent survey shows.