Stopping Distances Demonstration Video

Regular stopping distance demonstrations are run throughout Tasman and Nelson. The demonstrations are normally held in conjunction with schools.

A trained driver shows the distance it takes to stop at various speeds. The key messages are:

• On average every year 17 New Zealand children are killed after being struck by vehicles.
• On average every week six New Zealand children go to hospital after being struck by vehicles.
• At 60kph compared to 50kph you will take almost 50% longer to stop.

The following video is from stopping distance demonstrations held in May 2011 at Murchison Area School and Tapawera Area School.

These demonstrations are being run by Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council, with support from:

• New Zealand Police
• Fulton Hogan
• Radio Network