Last Choice crash car

Too many young New Zealanders are dying on our roads - alcohol is a huge factor

The gruesome truth is

• Road crashes are the single greatest killer of 15 to 24-year-olds, and the leading cause of their permanent injury.
• Alcohol and drugs contributed to 119 deaths and 572 serious injuries on our roads in 2008. Even a small amount of alcohol slows brain functions.

How can you help turn these horrific statistics around?

Bring a reality check to young people at your school or community event. The Last Choice crash car is a graphic and compelling reminder of the consequences of poor choices around alcohol use.  The car (pictured above) was in a fatal crash involving local youth. Hard hitting and thought provoking, it challenges people to drive sober and make life-saving choices.
With the blessing of local kaumātua and the late Richard Chambers’ family,  this resource is now available to secondary schools and community groups throughout the region.
The stand alone display includes the car and outlines the events and choices leading up to this fatal road crash. The resource includes support material from your local Road Safety Co-ordinator (RSC) or police. This initiative is part of our region's work to implement New Zealand's Road Safety Strategy 2010-2020 with the support of NZ Transport Agency.

What is required of your school or community group?

• Using the chart below, book a day that suits with your local RSC or police
• Choose the space where you think it will have the highest impact
• Co-ordinate with the RSC or police for delivery of the car and resource materials

How much space do I need to provide for the display?

The trailer measures 6 x 2.2 x 2.6metres high. You will also need room for six sign boards. Minimum space requirement would be 9 x 6 metres, we recommend allowing 10 x 8 metres. Power supply will be required for an optional DVD.

Feedback:

"This is a valuable and very powerful resource and I would recommend it to Secondary Schools or Colleges."
Kerry Fenton
Youth Education Service
Upper Hutt Police

"This resource has provoked a lot of thought and discussion with our Upper Hutt youth."
Joanne Kinnaird
Road Safety Co-ordinator
Upper Hutt City Council

To enquire about booking the Last Choice car, contact Simon Kennett.

Email: simon.kennett@gw.govt.nz or phone 04 830 4281.