Police appeal to Eastern Bay of Plenty motorists
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorists to do their part in helping to prevent further harm on the region’s roads.
There have been seven road fatalities in the region so far this year — the same number as all of 2018.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility but we’re seeing driving standards fall well below expected levels. Of particular note is the number of drivers losing control due to distraction or fatigue, some ending up in the path of oncoming vehicles,” Eastern Bay of Plenty Road Policing Manager Sergeant Ray Wylie says. Read more
Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?
Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱
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47.9% Yes
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50.2% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
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