Are you safe to drive?
It can be unsafe to drive when taking medication that impairs/affects your driving ability. It’s also against the law to drive when you’re impaired.Responsible drivers care about the safety of...
View ArticleInformation for doctors and pharmacists – is your patient safe to drive?
Substance impaired driving is a sizeable and serious problem. As a health professional you can help your patients make good choices about whether or not they’re safe to drive.Road crashes caused by...
View ArticleWinter Journeys
For road travellers, winter (usually between June and August) can be the most dangerous time of year for driving. Itdriving, it doesn’t have to be if you’re prepared and plan your trip in advance.Motor...
View ArticleWhat do I need to consider?
Plan your journey.journeyConsider if you really need to travel, especially if the weather is poor.Always check the weather forecast and road conditions.Think about where you’re going and what route you...
View ArticleWhat should I do on the road?
Drive slower than you normally would – it only takes a split second to lose control in wet or icy conditions. Avoid sudden braking or turning movements that could cause you to skid.Accelerate smoothly...
View ArticleWhat to expect on the road?
As well as other drivers, there could be winter maintenance vehicles on the highway helping to keep the road open. If you comedo come across any of these vehicles, stay a safe distance behind them and...
View ArticleWhat to do in an emergency?
If things go wrongIn the event of an emergency, dial 111.For mechanical breakdowns, contact your breakdown service provider eg.AA.If you want to report or check current road conditions on the state...
View ArticleRoad restrictions
Snow chainsThe Transport Agency recommends you carry chains when travelling alpine passes and the central north island from June to September. If you see a'Chains essential'sign, this means you have...
View ArticleCheck your car
Antifreeze – check coolant level regularly and, if required, top-up with a mixture of the correct type of antifreeze. Your garage should check concentration to ensure adequate cold temperature...
View ArticleEmergency kits
Make up an emergency kit at the start of winter and keep it in the carBlanket, rug or sleeping bag.bagShovel.ShovelIce scraper and de-icer.de-icerTorch and batteries.batteriesSnacks – chocolate or...
View ArticleOn The Move
Do you want to know before you hit the state highway whether there’s anything that could delay your arrival at your destination? Then the travel information service OnTheMove is for you.It’s a fully...
View ArticleUpper North Island
OverviewFour regions make up the upper North Island area: Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. The area is vital to New Zealand’s social and economic success, home to over half of New...
View ArticleDriver licensing resources
There is a wide range of resources available to you if you’re learning to drive, or you want to help someone learn. The graduated driver licensing systemThe graduated driver licensing system is...
View ArticleOnline services
We are currently investigating an issue with some credit card transactions. Please check this site for an update once this has been resolved.Before starting a licence (rego) renewal or buying RUC,...
View ArticlePreferred Bidder named for Pūhoi to Warkworth PPP motorway project
NZ Transport Agency Chief Executive Fergus Gammie said the Northern Express Group was one of three shortlisted consortia that the Transport Agency had invited to submit a proposal for the financing,...
View ArticleSH1 Revocation
About the expresswayThe Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway is a key part of the 110km Wellington Northern Corridor – one of the Government’s seven Roads of National Significance (RoNS).The Expressway,...
View ArticleLatest videos
For more project videos visit our YouTube account .Smart Motorway: ramp signals - withEmergency Stopping Areas - with Kevin McPhee The smart motorway will include two smart emergency stopping areas. As...
View ArticleFrequently asked questions
What’s happening at the Kāpiti Expressway?Construction is well underway and on target for completion by mid-2017. The expressway is not being built in one continuous line. Instead, many different...
View ArticleSnow and ice highway update
A heavy snow warning is in place for parts of Southland, Otago and South Canterbury with contracting teams ploughing roads.NZ Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright says those travelling through...
View ArticleResources
Here are some resources that provide more in-depth information on rail licensing in New Zealand. Some set out the requirements rail operations must meet. Others offer guidance and information. There...
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