Transforming our community culture

Our goal is to promote safe driving behaviour and good choices on the South Canterbury roading network.
We want to avoid preventable deaths and injuries on our roads, and help everyone get home safe.

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We work closely with other road safety partners:

Headlines

Womens Car Maintenance Event a Hit

On 25 November, over 35 women gathered to learn basic automotive maintenance skills in a collaboration between Zonta Timaru, South Canterbury Road Safety and South Canterbury Toyota.

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Public attitudes to road safety

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has published the findings of a comprehensive survey into New Zealanders’ attitudes toward road safety issues and behaviours, and how these are trending over time.

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Dangers of handheld cellphone use

A new study found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers.

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Current Road Conditions

Stay updated on road conditions, including delays, roadworks, and closures, by checking traffic cameras and receiving regular updates.

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Journey Planner

Plan your trip with travel time information, traffic cameras, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures.

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Get In Touch

Phone: 03 687 7200
Email: drivesafe@timdc.govt.nz