Police will be actively targeting motorists on Marlborough’s open roads this King’s Birthday weekend as the Better Together campaign concludes.
Marlborough District Council has joined forces with Police, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and ACC throughout April and May to promote the national initiative.
Sergeant Josh Clauson of Blenheim Police said the campaign urged drivers to take a simple but powerful step.
“Drive within the speed limit – it’s a limit, not a target.
“In Marlborough we have had a strong focus on state highways as part of the education campaign, and this will continue over the long weekend in the Open Road (80kph+) zones.
“If you are driving, expect to get stopped and breath tested. As the campaign says, drive like cops are around – because we will be,” he said.
As part of the campaign, the public has been reminded of the consequences of speeding through local and national advertising supported by local councils and the partner agencies.
