A report just released by the Transport Minister shows clearly what we at The Right Track have known all along – that high risk drivers cause a significant amount of the carnage and problems on New Zealand roads. One in . . . → Read More: High-Risk Drivers]]> Welcome to The Right Track latest news and blog! This is the first blog.

A report just released by the Transport Minister shows clearly what we at The Right Track have known all along – that high risk drivers cause a significant amount of the carnage and problems on New Zealand roads. One in three deaths on our roads are caused by drivers who are – unlicensed and disqualified, repeat speeding and drink driving offenders. 642 deaths occured on our roads between 2005 and 2009  where these high risk drivers were at fault.

New Zealand has yet to recognise the enormity of the problem and act accordingly. World wide billions of dollars are spent in this arena and, according to the statistics available, few of the interventions have a long term effect! The Right Track, a totally NZ initiative, is proven to have an incredible life changing effect on this high risk group. According to the NZ Police Statistics, available on this website, in excess of 80% of those attending the programme have not reoffended over a four year period!!!

I wonder when Mr Joyce et al in government will decide to fund this initiative? Should they?

Read the Ministry of Transport report here or read the NZ Herald article here.