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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We work closely with other road safety partners:

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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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Positive Vibes at AMI Driver Reviver

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.

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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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Journey Planner

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

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Get In Touch

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