For the first time in 10 years no one was killed on the roads during the long weekend.
It is believed to be the lowest since records began however, it’s yet to be confirmed.
It is a new record for the period, with the previous lowest being in 2013 when one person died and 109 people were injured.
The worst Labour Day holiday weekend for deaths and serious injuries was in 1983 when 13 people died and 248 were injured.
Last year, there were six deaths, 2022 saw five deaths, 2021 saw six deaths and in 2020, eight people died, according to the Ministry of Transport.
National road policing centre Superintendent Steve Greal said “zero deaths was an amazing result” but there was still a lot of work to do in terms of road safety.
The weather warnings could have made an impact, with some people choosing to stay home instead of being out on the roads.
He said even if there were no deaths, those who are seriously injured in crashes can have lifelong impacts.
“We’re just asking people to do the basics, drive and travel at a safe speed, to share the driving, make sure you’re well rested, and just take the time that you need to to get home safely.”
