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James Smith: National Road Carriers general manager says road speed promises are about getting productivity up

Published: Sept. 24, 2023, 7:29 p.m.

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The trucking industry is calling National\'s road speed promises a return to common sense.\\xa0

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If elected, National intends to lift the speed limit on a number of roads that were dropped to 80, and many local roads to 50.\\xa0

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National Road Carriers General Manager James Smith told Mike Hosking it\'s about getting New Zealanders\\u2019 productivity up.\\xa0

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\\u201cWe need to get the people where they want to go when they want to go, and we need to return the focus onto getting the roads fit for purpose.\\u201d\\xa0

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Smith says the attitude to driver risk is too high.\\xa0

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