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Korean Crash Investigation a Sham
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 12:52 am | Candor Trust
Despite a Judges refusal to apply restrictions to the Korean bus driver Seong Won Lee as the potentially dangerous driver awaits trial, New Zealand Police must also blame their own pitiful investigation of the Korean bus crash, say Candor Trust. More >>
Police desire to inform tokers' bosses desperation
Friday, 30 March 2007, 9:59 am | Candor Trust
Candor Trust say the Police legal section is a little back to front if it is considering advising employers when it busts people caught driving off after buying drugs, for 'possession'. More >>
Marks is correct - what licensing system?
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:30 am | Candor Trust
Candor Trust shares NZ Firsts concerns about the integrity of the NZ Driver licensing system. And again calls on the Childrens Commissioner to act. More >>
Mixed reaction to NZ drug policy
Saturday, 17 March 2007, 3:14 pm | Candor Trust
Mixed reaction to NZ drug policy The new National Drug Policy continues to value the harm reduction approach over the harm removal approach in the State sector's dealings with drug addicts, Candor Trust believes. For road safety this may be bad ... More >>
Are NZ roads teeming with medical emergencies?
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 2:51 pm | Candor Trust
Candor Trust say the 64 year old driver who crashed his way into a funeral home lounge yesterday is a sign of the times, and even greater troubles to come. 'With an aging population we have reduced re-testing for licenses when people reach a ripe old age, ... More >>
Road safety signs in Waikato won't improve safety
Friday, 23 February 2007, 5:08 pm | Candor Trust
Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ) are right to be cautious about backing the Hamilton City Council plan to spend more than $100,000 on 40km/h signage around 50 Hamilton primary schools, say Candor. More >>
DUI drivers - cause low child safety ranking
Monday, 19 February 2007, 1:27 pm | Candor Trust
Figures suggest that New Zealand children are far more at risk from impaired drivers than they are from domestic violence. Government should be making this threat to youngsters a priority, well ahead of 'anti-smacking' legislation. More >>
Deaths Due To Tunnel Vision Over Road Safety
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 3:22 pm | Candor Trust
A 1990's origins Road Safety Policies clear failure to grapple with the prime causes of the road toll, in the wake of yet another highway horror week has prompted Candor Trust to speak out again. The mismanagement most lately saw a toddler die in the ... More >>
Party Pills And Driving - The Wider Issues
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 9:59 am | Candor Trust
Candor road safety group say it is no surprise party pills were found to enhance driving in recent research from the Medical Research Institute (NZ). When Aussie cops started testing truckies for stimulants and prosecuting them for use of amphetamines ... More >>
Transit's inaction on highway toll despicable
Monday, 15 January 2007, 12:20 am | Candor Trust
The latest fatal crash on the Kapita killing fields has prompted renewed calls for investment in a median barrier. On a 4.5 kilometre stretch of highway which has claimed seven lives expendable in Transit's eyes in as many years. But to view this as just ... More >>
Kiwi Kids Unsafe From Unfit Drivers
Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 9:20 am | Candor Trust
Candor Trust say the Greymouth woman forced to stop her driving rampage with a captive child aboard other motorists brave actions in blockading her path near Springfield, may be getting dealt with in a kneejerk way by the Law. More >>
Lets rethink the whys of Police chases
Monday, 8 January 2007, 9:44 am | Candor Trust
The worsening standard of driving which phenomenally increased injury crashes the last 5 years, is drink and drug related say Candor. Which puts Police in a very hard predicament when making decisions. 'We have records of about 5 high speed chases ... More >>
NZ Not Working For a 'Vision Zero' Toll
Wednesday, 3 January 2007, 10:30 am | Candor Trust
Candor would like to congratulate Police for the good work this holiday period in an extremely harsh operating context. An increase in drink drive prosecutions of 1000 yearly up to over 29 000 last year shows Police are trying hard with their scarce ... More >>
Government and Greens testy over drugs
Monday, 18 December 2006, 10:36 am | Candor Trust
Candor Press release Contact Urs or Rachael (04 5650 200) 027 424 6362 Government and Greens testy over drugs The Campaign Against Drugs on Roads Group has received feedback from Members around the country about last Wednesday's announcement. Though ... More >>
Drug driving protectorate for pill poppers
Sunday, 17 December 2006, 12:41 am | Candor Trust
Candor Members are reeling over the Government's plan to only test drivers for 'illicit substances' considering this very strategy has increased Victoria's road toll. More >>
One pill to kill say methadone bereaved
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 10:02 am | Candor Trust
The FDA yesterday warned health care professionals about the dangers of methadone including cardio-toxicity, saying Prescribers' should read and carefully follow prescribing information. Methadone is a synthetic opiate commonly given to opiate addicts so ... More >>
Road Police distracted by 'P' action
Friday, 24 November 2006, 3:37 pm | Candor Trust
Police are prioritising drug offenses over drugged driving, shifting the focus away from safety and security, Candor (Campaign Against Drugs on Roads) claims. Trust Members are disappointed that pleas for justice for Road Victims are treated with ... More >>
Med-Pot a hard Pill to swallow
Thursday, 23 November 2006, 12:32 am | Candor Trust
The Greens' announcement they shall delay debating Metiria Tureis' Bill in Parliament until 2007, to allow the Community time to consider issues is welcomed by Candor Trust. More >>
Balloons for Beehive Safety Goons
Friday, 17 November 2006, 10:20 am | Candor Trust
The Beehive may burst with balloons today. 120 'Kiwi Green' balloons each representing a fatal cannabis crash in the past year, were delivered to MPs in special road safety kits today. Candor (Campaign Against Drugs on Roads) took the initiative, because ... More >>
Voluntary Driver drug testing riles Road Victims
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 9:36 am | Candor Trust
Candor Trust's members are denouncing the Xmas scheme as 'wimpy, absurd and unable to stop druggy road menaces' and the Trust has requested Police Minister Annette King instead look in to Emergency Regulations. Several indicators suggest New Zealand's ... More >>
