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Drug driver testing – Expert Reaction

Drug driver testing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 May 201915 May 2019

The Government is seeking public feedback on how drug driver testing can improve road safety. Drug testing behind the wheel isn’t as simple […]

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Should we lower the speed limit? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 May 201528 March 2016

A heavy weekend road toll has sparked debate about how to improve road safety in New Zealand – is lowering […]

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Drug report reveals worrying trends

In the News  |  Published: 08 September 201108 September 2011

A survey of frequent illicit drug users has identified price shifts in the black market and highlighted a disturbing attitude […]

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Taranaki Daily News: Within limits

In the News  |  Published: 19 April 2010

Helen Harvey writes in the Taranaki Daily News about a proposal being considered by government to reduce the legal blood […]

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Media Coverage: Dropping blood alcohol limits from 80mg/l to 50 mg/l

In the News  |  Published: 09 April 201009 April 2010

The Government is considering a proposal to drop the maximum legal blood alcohol limit for driving from 80 mg/l to […]

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Stuff/NZPA: Experts back proposal to cut blood alcohol limit

In the News  |  Published: 08 April 201008 April 2010

The Government’s proposed plan to reduce the maximum blood alcohol limit for driving from 80 mg/l to 50 mg/l in […]

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