How long each of those people found to have been responsible for a serious traffic accident have been legally driving in New Zealand - for the last 10 years
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From: Chris Clarke
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
This request seeks to establish if there is a relationship between experience and familiarity with New Zealand driving conditions and driving styles, and the potential for drivers to cause or be involved in a serious accident. Population inflow over the last decade has increased rapidly, adding (by my estimate) another 200,000 potential drivers over and above natural increases. Many will have habits from other regions that could predispose them to misjudge situations - the most obvious being driving on the right, but that is an example only.
A review of accident data would need extract just two bits; the nationality of the driver (and/or other liable persons), and their time spent in NZ.
It is possible - even likely? - this data-set already exists, as it would be an obvious consideration for the Road to Zero working group. However as it is not listed in the final published strategy I am concerned that this important aspect may have been minimised or overlooked.
Be assured this is not so that an angle of criticism be found for the strategy which appears to be thorough and well considered. But if this type of driver is over-represented it would be vital that they be one focus area, or the road to zero would logically be less likely to succeed, and other work reduced in its effect or even wasted.
All that would be required for this to get some oxygen is for the data to show the problem - (or not).
I do appreciate this takes time. I thank you and your staff in advance for their efforts and attention.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Clarke
Wellington
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From: Chris Clarke <[FOI #11927 email]>
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2019 11:04 AM
To: Official Correspondence <[NZTA request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - How long each of those people
found to have been responsible for a serious traffic accident have been
legally driving in New Zealand - for the last 10 years
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
This request seeks to establish if there is a relationship between
experience and familiarity with New Zealand driving conditions and driving
styles, and the potential for drivers to cause or be involved in a serious
accident. Population inflow over the last decade has increased rapidly,
adding (by my estimate) another 200,000 potential drivers over and above
natural increases. Many will have habits from other regions that could
predispose them to misjudge situations - the most obvious being driving on
the right, but that is an example only.
A review of accident data would need extract just two bits; the
nationality of the driver (and/or other liable persons), and their time
spent in NZ.
It is possible - even likely? - this data-set already exists, as it would
be an obvious consideration for the Road to Zero working group. However as
it is not listed in the final published strategy I am concerned that this
important aspect may have been minimised or overlooked.
Be assured this is not so that an angle of criticism be found for the
strategy which appears to be thorough and well considered. But if this
type of driver is over-represented it would be vital that they be one
focus area, or the road to zero would logically be less likely to succeed,
and other work reduced in its effect or even wasted.
All that would be required for this to get some oxygen is for the data to
show the problem - (or not).
I do appreciate this takes time. I thank you and your staff in advance
for their efforts and attention.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Clarke
Wellington
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Dear Chris
Thank you for your request of information on 20 December 2019 which has
been considered under the provision of the Official Information Act 1982
(the Act).
We are seeking clarification to your below request:
How long each of those people found to have been responsible for a serious
traffic accident have been legally driving in New Zealand - for the last
10 years (nationalities and time spent driving in New Zealand).
We hold the information for the length of time drivers with New Zealand
licence, found at fault for fatal and serious crashes, have been holding
their New Zealand licence. Our system does not record drivers’
nationalities and the time spent by overseas drivers driving in New
Zealand. Can you please kindly advise if this is the data that you are
looking for?
Much appreciated if you can provide clarification by emailing
[1][NZTA request email].
Regards
_________ ____________________________________________
Ministerial Services
Government – Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
National Office / 50 Victoria Street
Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
_________ _____________________________________________
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Dear Chris
Just checking to see if you have had a chance to have a look at our
request for clarification below?
We’d be grateful if you could get back to us ASAP so we can progress
collating the information for you.
Kind regards
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Government – Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
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From: Official Correspondence
Sent: Monday, 13 January 2020 3:34 PM
To: [FOI #11927 email]
Subject: OIA-6250 CLARIFICATION OF REQUEST
Dear Chris
Thank you for your request of information on 20 December 2019 which has
been considered under the provision of the Official Information Act 1982
(the Act).
We are seeking clarification to your below request:
How long each of those people found to have been responsible for a serious
traffic accident have been legally driving in New Zealand - for the last
10 years (nationalities and time spent driving in New Zealand).
We hold the information for the length of time drivers with New Zealand
licence, found at fault for fatal and serious crashes, have been holding
their New Zealand licence. Our system does not record drivers’
nationalities and the time spent by overseas drivers driving in New
Zealand. Can you please kindly advise if this is the data that you are
looking for?
Much appreciated if you can provide clarification by emailing
[5][NZTA request email].
Regards
_________ ____________________________________________
Ministerial Services
Government – Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
National Office / 50 Victoria Street
Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
_________ _____________________________________________
[6]Waka Kotahi
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From: Chris Clarke
Dear Official Correspondence,
Thanks for the reply. If I am reading it correctly, then basically the information I am asking for is precisely the information that’s not collected or recorded.
This being the case, it’s a dead end. Obviously you can’t provide information you have not collected.
I do have a related inquiry - to whit, why are the relevant details of non-resident drivers found liable for serious/fatal accidents not collected? This information is surely material to every aspect of the resulting investigations and possibly litigation - as well as having clear relevance to the cause, and possible options to reduce future reoccurrences.
Given the relevance, to hear this information is not recorded is to my mind indefensible. So - how come? Clearly there must be a reason - or the government is failing in its duty to provide natural justice, by enabling liable persons to avoid the consequences of their actions.
Apologies for the slow response. I have been on holiday and out of internet range.
Yours sincerely,
Chris Clarke
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New Zealand Transport Agency
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Dear Chris
Please find attached the response to your request of 20 December 2019 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.
Regards
_________ __________________________________________
Ministerial Services
Government | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
National Office / 50 Victoria Street
Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
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