Government announces road safety measures ahead of Christmas, speed limit changes to comeChris Skelton/STUFF Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Julie Anne Genter announces a short term boost in road safety funding this summer and signalled a renewed focus from the Government on introducing safer speed limits. The Government has announced $22.5 million in funding to improve road safety, as the road toll hits a seven-year high. READ MORE:* What's happening with the road toll and how will the Government fix it? "Despite what many people think, improving road safety is not just about getting people to drive better. The Government would also hold a road safety summit early next year to hear directly from councils about the barriers to, and opportunities for, improving road safety in their areas.

Source: Stuff December 16, 2017 22:30 UTC