The authorities in New Zealand have come up with a plan to tackle the problem of holidaymakers causing car accidents on their roads. The police are hoping that by working in-conjunction with the car rental companies to help educate their customers on road safety before they get behind the wheel, the number of accidents caused by foreign drivers will be significantly reduced.
Over the summer season last year, a number of tourists were reported to have died whilst holidaying in New Zealand as a result of a car crash. Police have warned that speeding was a major factor in many of these accidents. Holidaymakers are said to drive at high speeds around hot spots such as Queenstown and Milford Sound which is said to aggravate the problem.
The new proposal would see all car hire companies issue their customers with road safety information specific to New Zealand. Advice on speed limits, driving practices and road signs unique to the country will be supplied as part of the new project.
The Rugby World Cup is due to be held in New Zealand next year and it is hoped that the situation will have been resolved somewhat before the rugby fans descend on the country for the world famous tournament.
