Crash factor
Travelling too fast for the conditions was a factor in 34% of fatal motorcycle crashes on New Zealand roads in 2014.
“Conditions” refers to weather, light conditions, road surfaces, traffic, and road hazards. “Too fast” doesn’t necessarily mean speeding—it just means faster than is safe for the conditions.
NZTA’s motorcycling road code website offers safety information for:
Find out more about riding to conditions on the Ride Forever website.
Related statistics
Alcohol / drugs were a factor in 29% of fatal motorcycle crashes in 2014.
Alcohol / drugs combined with speed were factors in 47% of fatal motorcycle crashes in 2014.