There are concerns returning the police pursuit policy to how it used to be would mean more dead bodies.

Police say change is in the wind as they aim for a balanced position, after a more cautious approach was adopted two years ago.

In the years since, fleeing driver cases have significantly risen and the proportion of offenders identified has significantly decreased.

Road Safety Campaigner Clive Matthew-Wilson says he doesn't want things back to how they were before.

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