The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is developing a road safety strategy, Safer Journeys, for 2010-2020. To inform this safety strategy, MoT got together with the Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) to create a youth friendly version of their discussion document to give young people a say on transport issues such as:
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Increasing the Safety of Young Drivers
- Safer Speeds
- Safer Walking and Cycling
- Increasing the Safety of Motorcycle and Moped Riders
- Addressing Distraction and Reducing the Impact of Fatigue.
In September-October, youth consultations were carried out by MYD to give young people the opportunity to make a submission to MoT on the issues above. Submissions were collected in both written and online form. These submissions were collated and analysed and informed a report for MoT representing the voices of the young people who took part.
This report provides a summary of the findings from the youth consultation and some quotes from participants.