Evidence of harm and danger specifically by checking electronic devices while parked at a Red light
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From: Mr Lord
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
I would like to request all data and information on record that shows the harm and dangers done by checking an electronic device while stationary at a red light.
Furthermore the data used and research done in deciding to put forward making electronic device use while stationary at red lights illegal in April 2021
Yours faithfully,
Mr Lord
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Mr Lord
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Mr Lord
Please find attached a letter advising of a partial transfer of your
request of 31 August 2022 under the Official Information Act 1982.
Your request is being partially transferred to Ministry of Transport, and
you can expect to receive further correspondence from them.
Ngâ mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kôtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: OCU
Kia ora Mr Lord,
On behalf of the Ministry of Transport, I acknowledge your Official
Information Act request partially transferred to us on 7 September 2022
seeking:
“Furthermore the data used and research done in deciding to put forward
making electronic device use while stationary at red lights illegal in
April 2021”
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and in
any event no later than 5 October 2022, being 20 working days after the
day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request
by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
The Ministry publishes Official Information Act responses on our website
when there may be wider interest in the information released. This means
the information provided to you might be published after you have received
it.
Ngâ mihi nui,
Emma
Kaitohutohu - Tuhinga Ôkawa | Advisor, Official Correspondence
Te Kâhui Tangata | Corporate Services
Te Manatû Waka | Ministry of Transport
www.transport.govt.nz
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Mr Lord
Please find attached the response to your request of 31 August 2022 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Hugh Mazey
Ngâ mihi ô te ahiahi Mr Lord,
Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding to your OIA
request.
Attached is a response on behalf of Helen White, Manager Mobility and
Safety at Te Manatû Waka Ministry of Transport.
Nâku noa, nâ
Hugh
Hugh Mazey (he / him / Mr)
Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Adviser
Ngâ Momo Neke me ngâ take Haumaru – Mobility and Safety
Te Manatû Waka Ministry of Transport
E: [1][email address] | [2]transport.govt.nz
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