To be attributed to Inspector Mike Brooklands, Manager - Commercial Vehicle and Safety Team:
A driver involved in a dangerous overtaking incident on the Whakapapa Access Road last weekend has been summonsed to appear in court for dangerous driving.
The incident occurred at around 9.20am on 16 August and was captured by the dashcam in an oncoming vehicle.
Police identified and located the driver as a result of information provided by the driver of the oncoming vehicle, and we'd like to thank them for passing information on to us.
The driver of the offending vehicle, a 40-year-old Auckland man, has been summonsed to appear in Taumaranui District Court on 16 October. The vehicle has also been impounded for 28 days.
This kind of unsafe driving puts both other motorists and the occupants of the overtaking car themselves at risk of serious injury or worse.
In order to overtake safely, drivers need to ensure it is legal and safe to pass.
Drivers should use passing lanes when they are available, or otherwise ensure there is ample clear road ahead before attempting to overtake.
