27 Nov 2019

More drivers ignoring flashing lights and sirens of emergency services

From Lately, 10:20 pm on 27 November 2019

The police in Auckland are increasingly concerned about the number of drivers who are ignoring the flashing lights and sirens of emergency services.

They say it's particularly a problem on the city's motorways, with drivers failing to pull over or give way.

Karyn asks Simon Douglas from New Zealand's Automobile Association if this is a national problem.

Takapuna fire

Fire trucks in attendance at the Takapuna fire. Photo: RNZ / Cala Penman