The New Zealand Trauma Surgeons Committee believe the Government’s plan to increase speed limits will ultimately lead to more deaths, injuries and traffic overall.

They’ve issued a statement warning New Zealand doesn’t have the appropriate infrastructure for high-speed travel.

And they warn many parents are fearful of speed increases around schools.

Trauma surgeon Dr Chris Wakeman joined Andrew Dickens.

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The New Zealand Trauma Surgeons Committee believe the Government’s plan to increase speed limits will ultimately lead to more deaths, injuries and traffic overall. 
They’ve issued a statement warning New Zealand doesn’t have the appropriate infrastructure for high-speed travel. 
And they warn many parents are fearful of speed increases around schools. 
Trauma surgeon Dr Chris Wakeman joined Andrew Dickens. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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