Now in its 15th year, the week is co-ordinated by road safety charity Brake and sponsored by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and Beca, with the theme of ‘‘be a road safety hero’’.
The theme recognises all those who are working to make our roads safer for everyone — from designing safer roads to caring for people after a crash — and highlighting the part anyone can play in making roads safer.
Brake NZ director Caroline Perry said, in a statement, everyone should be able to get around in safe and healthy ways, every day.
‘‘There are lots of people who work to make our roads safer, to save lives when crashes happen and to support those affected by crashes.
‘‘So this Road Safety Week we want to recognise all these . . . heroes and highlight how everyone can be a hero, too,’’ Ms Perry said.
NZTA strategy director safety Fabian Marsh said making New Zealand roads safer for everyone was a top priority for the organisation.
‘‘Road Safety Week is a great way to help highlight people and organisations already involved in improving road safety and to help raise awareness of road safety in local communities.’’ — Allied Media
