Speed Limits
Hundreds of traffic calming projects in limbo after Govt funding changes
More than 300 applications for speed bumps, raised crossings and other traffic calming measures won't progress after the Government withdrew the funding available to local councils. Audio
Lowering speed limits helps to reduce emissions
Waka Kotahi says it's lowered speed limits to 80 kilometres per hour on about four percent of New Zealand highways as part of the Road to Zero safety campaign.
The changes have frustrated many… Audio
Safety fears over delay to lowering speed limit
Ashburton's Deputy Mayor has been left frustrated after being told it will be two years before the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi could lower a speed limit on a 300 metre stretch of road on the… Audio
Why We Drive: Matt Crawford on car culture's essential survival
Philosopher, mechanic, and author Matthew Crawford's latest book Why We Drive: Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road gets under the bonnet of one of the few remaining domains of exploration, play and… Audio
Do bicycles slow cars down on low speed, low traffic roads?
Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. Audio
Drive speeds dropping in Auckland
Auckland Transport is clear - one of the most effective ways of minimising road trauma involves reducing vehicle speeds. Audio
Brakes on Auckland? AT considers lower speed limits
The board of Auckland Transport has a big decision to make today: whether to slow traffic on key roads across the city in a bid to reduce deaths and injuries. In 2017, 64 people died on the regions… Audio
Horowhenua rural roads drop to 80km/h
Speed limits on Horowhenua's rural roads are set to drop after a review on road safety.
'Huge majority' of NZers would prefer lower speeds on some roads - Genter
Research shows the majority of New Zealanders would be "much more comfortable" driving at slower speeds on some roads, the Associate Transport Minster says. Audio
More than 11,000 submissions on proposal to lower Akl speed limits
Auckland Transport has received more than 11,000 submissions on its plan to lower speed limits on 10 percent of Auckland roads.
Auckland Transport wants speed limits of 30kmh in CBD
Public consultation begins tomorrow on plans to cut the speed limit to 30 kilometres an hour in Auckland CBD and some town centres and reduce it to 60 kilometres on some rural roads. Audio
Rural school kids at risk from speeding cars: campaigner
A road safety campaigner says speed limits outside rural schools must be lowered as part of the government's new Road Safety Strategy being developed. Currently drivers are required to slow down to 20… Audio
Farmers, truck drivers balk at idea of lower speed limits
Farmers and truck drivers are balking at the idea of a lower speed limit to 70km an hour, saying the government would be better to look at improving roading infrastructure. Video, Audio
Truckies concerned at widening speed gap where two lanes merge
Truck drivers are concerned new speed limits on two of the country's safest roads could be dangerous because it widens the speed gap between heavy and ordinary vehicles. Video, Audio
Motorists say 80 km/h too slow on the Northwestern motorway
Motorists are complaining that the 80 kilometre an hour speed limit on the northwestern motorway is too slow, our transport advocate Harriet Gale joins the discussion. Audio
AA welcomes 110km/h on NZ's best roads
The Government has confirmed speed limits on some of the main expressways will be lifted to 110km/h. The Automobile Association's Barney Irvine says it's a welcome advancement. Audio
New speed limits on some major roads
Motorists will be able to drive at 110 km per hour on seven roads by the end of the year. As Eva Corlett reports, most people support the change but some warn that it will make drivers go even faster.
…New guidelines pave the way for faster roads
The government is considering raising the speed limit on some roads to 110 kilometres an hour, and is opening the idea up to public feedback. Video, Audio
Six more 30km/h zones for Wellington City
Wellington is cutting the speed limit in several suburbs to 30 kilometres an hour. Audio
Kapiti Council spotted fault in speed limit bylaws
As we have been reporting this morning, Parliament has rushed through a law that lets more than 25 councils off the hook for not properly setting local speed limits Audio