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Unfit drivers set to crucify 5-7 kids - Candor
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:22 pm | Candor Trust
Unfit drivers set to crucify 5-7 kids Candor Trust Over the next 100 days, casual drug or drunk drivers will also seriously injure at least 50 minors under fifteen, who regularly depend upon or are exposed to them. Meanwhile "in house" ... More >>
Some Police Chases Criminal
Friday, 31 October 2008, 2:11 pm | Candor Trust
Some Police Chases Criminal Candor Trust Police chases, so often risk loaded due to the nature of the quarry, continue jeopardising the public and all concerned. In the last few days, a responsible motorcyclist in Kapiti allegedly found himself ... More >>
50% more drug crash deaths on a decade ago
Friday, 3 October 2008, 11:04 am | Candor Trust
50% more drug crash deaths on a decade ago Candor Trust In 2006 Annette King introduced the Governments much awaited drug driving bill saying she was concerned about the risks of drug-driving, and that the message is now “Stay sober and drug-free, ... More >>
Don't smack, smoke or bank drug dough
Monday, 29 September 2008, 1:45 pm | Candor Trust
Phil Goff is full of bluster about clobbering gangs, claiming that Labour has not one but 2 important anti drug bills before Parliament, having now recognised methamphetamine is a critical issue, The poor mathematician has omitted the taboo drug driving bill ... More >>
Smoke and miroring of quota toll disgusting
Sunday, 14 September 2008, 1:45 pm | Candor Trust
Smoke and miroring of quota toll disgusting Candor Media Release Candor Trust supports Chester Borrows view that quotas are not a good way to target the road toll, as the evidence which Government has been hiding behind massive amounts of ... More >>
Drug drive insurance claims rocketing
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:30 am | Candor Trust
A vehicle insurer has disclosed to Candor, which is undertaking work on a drug related crash cost report, that that several major drug related crash claims fielded last week will impose a burden of several million dollars on their bank account. More >>
Imbibing local beer worse for road safety
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 3:29 pm | Candor Trust
In teaming up with Land Transport New Zealand to produce dodgy outdated drink driving campaigns the breweries of NZ/Aotearoa are giving their drinkers a sly kiss of death. The local statistics are unequivocal; the most frequent factor stacking the odds ... More >>
Attack on Victim Lobby Grotesque Candor Trust
Monday, 18 August 2008, 1:43 pm | Candor Trust
The judgemental comments of athlete Glenda Hughes toward a member of the Sensible Sentencing Trust, as reported in the Sunday Star Times, are far from sporting. Candor Trust is appalled at her aggressive and humiliating attack on the media presence ... More >>
Impaired drivers steal lives and now want dollars
Friday, 15 August 2008, 11:13 am | Candor Trust
An urgent review of the "fitness for purpose" of New Zealand road safety laws is needed say Candor Trust. A High Court Judge has just ruled that drink drivers may not be charged for the medical testing expenses they impose on the State. More >>
A deadly lie - drink driving on the up?
Thursday, 14 August 2008, 3:30 pm | Candor Trust
The Governments determination to lower the alcohol limit to 0.05, now supported by a move of slyly lumping drug driving statistics in with NZ's ever reducing drink driving ones to create the misperception among the public that drink driving is on ... More >>
Herceptin and Road Safety Trials
Monday, 11 August 2008, 1:37 pm | Candor Trust
The Candor Trust road safety charity is concerned the Judicial Review Panel's decision, affirming the propriety of the New Zealand Government providing short term breast cancer treatment with Herceptin as opposed to funding full treatment courses, wasn't ... More >>
Ring fencing of Road Safety - Global alert
Monday, 28 July 2008, 1:40 pm | Candor Trust
The appointment to the NZTA of Paul Fitzharris is ill advised say the Candor Trust. His background with Land Transport and the National Road Safety Committee should immediately reduce confidence, given the agencies non performance and dogged commitment ... More >>
Local Scientist for lower limits - correction
Monday, 28 July 2008, 11:38 am | Candor Trust
In the context of discussing the merits of a 0.05 alcohol limit for drivers within a Press Release Candor Trust made the following statement; "Dr Sam Charlton at Waikato University....(has) spoken out against a reduced blood alcohol limit for New Zealand". ... More >>
Lost Bet On Trifecta Ticket Formula Kills 200 Year
Monday, 21 July 2008, 4:24 pm | Candor Trust
Intersections aren't the real deadly gamble in NZ, and the Police and LTNZ's supposed effort to do something about drugged fatigued and and inattentive driving query cause - via a "broad spectrum" cliff bottom intersection infringement campaign ... More >>
Headstone Auction for Road Safety Charity
Monday, 14 July 2008, 12:07 am | Candor Trust
The toll and it's sequelae - including a sea of related gravesites shouldn't be taboo, says Candor Trust Spokeswoman Rachael Ford. Nor a subject only considered when it is too late to help turn the tide.In recognition of this,and to raise awareness, ... More >>
Police must lead in putting brakes on chases
Sunday, 13 July 2008, 5:23 pm | Candor Trust
The Candor Trust is pleased the Police Association has finally put its support behind it's long campaign for changes to the Police chase culture prevalent in New Zealand. But the focus on harsher penalties only addresses quarter of the problems leading ... More >>
AHW's Drink Drive Figures Fanciful
Friday, 11 July 2008, 11:01 am | Candor Trust
The Candor Trust is outraged at ludicrous figures allegedly represented at an Auckland road safety conference by the Alcohol Health Watch Group as possible trauma reductions, if a lower adult limit were bought in. It is unsavoury that an assortment of Government ... More >>
Police Officer death and more inevitable
Friday, 11 July 2008, 10:59 am | Candor Trust
Repeated warnings have been issued by the Candor Trust about the need to review and tighten Police pursuit policy, and what happened last night - the death of a serving Officer, was inevitable say Candor Trust. More >>
Ignition Interlock proposal untrusty
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 1:45 pm | Candor Trust
Ignition Interlock proposal untrusty Candor Trust Media Release Government acquiescence to requests by Badd, The Crossroads campaign and Candor Trust for an ignition interlock program to br considered are a likely pre election carrot that is intended to fade ... More >>
Police pursuits fruitless and out of hand
Monday, 7 July 2008, 9:24 am | Candor Trust
Pursuit policy needs tightening - NZ Police have too much discretion to pursue non violent offenders, say Candor Trust. Condemnation of a-Wild West Policing approach comes, as yet another family gets that dreaded knock after a chase gone awry.Police ... More >>
