When is a speeding offence not a speeding offence?

Are you ready for Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs? Have you got a RIAWS in your area? If you are in Canterbury or Manawatu, the answer is yes. Now that the last confusing Limited Speed Zones are all but phased out, enter the RIAWS. There are two trial...

Are higher fuel prices better for the economy?

Fuel prices I have just been reading a fictional account of a discussion between a politician and an oil mogul in Texas. The Politician needs to balance his budget and his wife won’t let him cut spending on education or healthcare. He can’t raise taxes as it’s an...

Drivers hold the deciding card

Truck Crashes are down, but not far enough. The target needs to be zero truck crashes. This year’s stats show that in the year to Sept 2012, there were 216 truck crashes – 1/3 fewer than the previous year. This is fantastic news. As with last year, the biggest cause...

Focus on Fuel

Fuel Efficiency seems to be the new buzzword. Renewed Govt interest has sparked the industry into action and now it seems that everyone has a way to help you to cut down on your fuel spend. The real question is: How do you know which solution is right for you?...