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

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.

Here's how you and your whanau can stay safe on our roads this summer:

A sunny patch of grass in Fairlie on State Highway 8 on Saturday 21 December was the site of a community risk reduction event aimed at preventing fatigue-related driving accidents.

On 25 November, over 35 women gathered to learn basic automotive maintenance skills in a collaboration between Zonta Timaru, South Canterbury Road Safety and South Canterbury Toyota.

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has published the findings of a comprehensive survey into New Zealanders’ attitudes toward road safety issues and behaviours, and how these are trending over time.

A new study found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers.

This June, a new initiative for rugby clubs focuses on improving well being and reducing drink driving.