In recent years there have been some horrific accidents in the region, in which tourist drivers have clearly been at fault. Other rental companies are trialling a road safety app, which prompts drivers with audio messages about road safety and road conditions received from roadside beacons. Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss was also against the move and said the Government’s focus was on investment to make New Zealand’s roads safer. Investment in road safety is one thing but it is unlikely to stop distracted or inexperienced drivers from crashing. Identifying at-risk drivers and, if necessary, keeping them off the roads is a sensible way to provide safer travelling for all road users.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 11, 2016 17:10 UTC