TE HORO Vulnerable Road User Pass Wide and Slow New Zealand Awareness ride was a huge success yesterday. Tina and the team were out spreading the message and getting more important signatures for a petition going to Parliament.
Petition request
That the House of Representatives hold an inquiry into road user behaviour towards vulnerable road users, including people riding horses, recognise that horse riders are vulnerable road users, and amend the Land Transport Act and associated Rules to include safe provision for horse riders in legislation.
Petition reason
The European Commission defines a ‘vulnerable road user’ (VRU) as any ‘non-motorised’ road user. NZTA told us it does not have a VRU definition. We think this has led to inconsistencies in how local, regional and central government agencies view horse riders in road safety, inclusion and access to off-road pathways. Horse riders are left out of road safety initiatives and shared pathways. NZ Riding for the Disabled, Equestrian Sports NZ, NZ Pony Club Assn & Te Hapori Hōiho support this petition.
If you missed them it’s okay just sign here: https://petitions.parliament.nz/7903bbe1-bef3-4a14-3e6e-08dca632fe79?fbclid=IwY2xjawFUpeBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWbx6Bgp5zbLpl4j5EIa9I6rIaJRHAa3wSgWp7tVJtNHbt6KCduqpyq6tw_aem_8nH_HBNSlCM_YuV2ab82-w
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