The Government has announced $1.3 billion of funding for a new Road Policing Investment Programme (RPIP) to improve road safety over the next three years. 

The funding will be targeted at drunk and drugged drivers, increasing roadside testing and focusing on high-risk times and locations. 

Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the new funding. 

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The Government has announced $1.3 billion of funding for a new Road Policing Investment Programme (RPIP) to improve road safety over the next three years. 
The funding will be targeted at drunk and drugged drivers, increasing roadside testing and focusing on high-risk times and locations. 
Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the new funding. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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The Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB is an intelligent and fun take on the life you live and what you love. From Barrister to singer to recording artist and concert producer, including performing the national anthem for the All Blacks, you name it, Tim Beveridge has done it. Joined by a range of special expert guests throughout the afternoon, The Weekend Collective will cover off the issues of the week, politics, parenting, finance, wellness and property.

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Simeon Brown: New funding to tackle drunk and drugged drivers

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