4:07 pm today

Changes needed to driver's licence rules to save lives - association

From Checkpoint, 4:07 pm today

The Automobile Association has research showing New Zealand has lax requirements compared to other countries - and revving up the rules is desperately needed for under-25 year-olds. Nearly a third of all road deaths are people aged between 18 and 24 years old and New Zealanders in that age group are also nearly three times more likely to die on our roads than young Australians. The call has been met with support with one driving instructor saying the rules need to be tougher, for everyone, Amy Williams reports.