Speed and Alcohol Limits Flashcards
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What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over in New Zealand?
Answer: 50mg per 100ml of blood
Drivers aged 20 and over must not exceed 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
What is the breath alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over in New Zealand?
Answer: 250 micrograms per litre of breath
The breath alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over is 250 micrograms per litre of breath.
A driver under 20 years old is stopped by police. What is their legal alcohol limit?
Answer: Zero tolerance — no alcohol allowed
Drivers under 20 have a zero alcohol limit — they must not consume any alcohol before driving.
What is the default speed limit in a built-up area in New Zealand when no signs are posted?
Answer: 50 km/h
The default urban speed limit in New Zealand is 50 km/h unless otherwise signed.
What is the open road default speed limit in New Zealand?
Answer: 100 km/h
The default open road speed limit in New Zealand is 100 km/h.
A driver is found to have a breath alcohol reading of 400 micrograms per litre. What category does this fall under?
Answer: An aggravated alcohol offence
A breath alcohol reading of 400 micrograms or more per litre is considered an aggravated offence with harsher penalties.
What reduced speed limit typically applies near a school when children are present?
Answer: 40 km/h
Near schools when children are present, the speed limit is reduced to 40 km/h.