Safety advocates appalled by harmful speed advice from NZTA Road safety advocates are shocked at new advice from NZTA for people to drive at unsafe speeds. NZTA's social media post reads “In good conditions you should be travelling at or close to the speed limit. Slow down when conditions such as bad weather or traffic make it unsafe to travel close to the speed limit.”Patrick Morgan from Cycling Action Network said that for years we've been told by Police and ACC that the speed limit is not a target. “Why has NZTA changed that advice? What evidence do they base this dangerous message on?” he said. “As Labour Weekend approaches, I dread the damage from NZTA's harmful advice.”“Excess speed contributes to almost every traffic crash. It makes crashes more likely, and more severe.”“Travelling at 50 kmh isn't possible or safe in most parts of our cities.”“Everyone in our...
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This blog was submitted by Richard Young, and contains an affiliate link for a lock that Richard personally swears by. Urban cycle security is an ever-increasing challenge – there are more high value bikes (especially e-bikes) parked around the city, and thieves are often equipped with potent lock-cutting tools. Many insurance companies only pay out their assessment of your bike’s value when it is stolen – which could leave you thousands of dollars short for a replacement.No cycle security is 100% effective, so (unfortunately) the aim is to make your precious cycle less attractive than the one next to it. After losing two bikes to thieves, here are my top tips to keep a high value cycle safe around the city:More here.Featured image: Justin Mclean