FEWER ROAD DEATHS
The number killed on the roads in Christchurch last year dropped to 15, five fewer than in 1967 and the lowest death toll on city roads since 1984, the Deputy Traffic Superintendent of the City Council traffic department (Mr A. Lan<) Mid yesterday. Injury accidents also showed a substantial decline but final figures were not yet available, Mr Lang Mid. In the first seven months of last year there were 719 injury accidents compared with 832 during the same period in 1968.
“ This A 5 most heartening and would appear to be the result of improved driving *nd walking habits, installation of a great number of controls at intersections, and a step-up in education and enforcement,” said Mr Lang "The year has got away to a good start in the city but unfortunately the over all national record is to the contrary. We appeal to all road users to be guided by the three, “Cs”—courtesy, consideration and caution—and assist us to stop the carnage on our roads.”
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31880, 7 January 1969, Page 10
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