Transforming our community culture

Our goal is to promote safe driving behaviour and good choices on the South Canterbury roading network.
We want to avoid preventable deaths and injuries on our roads, and help everyone get home safe.

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Updated safety ratings on Rightcar

Did you know that vehicle safety ratings change over time? Rightcar.govt.nz now has updated 2025 vehicle safety ratings to help people choose the safest used vehicles in the market.

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46 Too Many (Road fatalities since 2020)

South Canterbury Road Safety Coordinator, Michelle Bunt, is calling on South Canterbury motorists to put themselves in others’ shoes during Road Safety Week.

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10 Driving Distractions

When people think of distracted driving, they often think of texting. But there are a range of other common driving distractions. It's not only drivers that can be distracted - other road users can also be distracted and at higher risk of being involved in an accident.

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Current Road Conditions

Stay updated on road conditions, including delays, roadworks, and closures, by checking traffic cameras and receiving regular updates.

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State Highway Journey Planner

Plan your trip with travel time information, traffic cameras, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures.

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We work closely with other road safety partners:

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Phone: 03 687 7200
Email: drivesafe@timdc.govt.nz