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1879 days ago

Poll: What do you think of a 48 hour ban for tourist drivers?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
A South Waikato District councillor has called for a ban on tourists driving for 48 hours after they arrive in the country in order to reduce crashes.
Putaruru Councillor Herman van Rooijen said it didn't make sense for "people to come into New Zealand, that are used to driving on the other side of the road, to then hop into a car after a long flight".
Read more here
So what do you think of this ban?

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What do you think of a 48 hour ban for tourist drivers?
  • 45.8% I think it could work
    45.8% Complete
  • 42% I think it would be impracticable to implement
    42% Complete
  • 11.5% I don't think it would work because foreign drivers cause fewer accidents than K
    11.5% Complete
  • 0.8% Other, comment below
    0.8% Complete
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