Police and New Zealand Transport Agency staff in Queenstown were out over the weekend checking the safety of passenger vehicles transporting people to and from the local ski fields.
They were also checking taxis on Thursday night around the city.
“This is part of our focus to keep people safe on the roads,” says Senior Sergeant Mike McRandle.
“During this peak tourism season we run regular checks on passenger vehicles to ensure the drivers and vehicles are safe.
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