Motorists in New Zealand have confiscated the keys of foreign drivers . The incidents follow the death of eight people in crashes involving tourists . The PM said that it 's not sensible for people to take the law into their hands . Foreigners are involved in over 75 % of crashes on the South Island West Coast . The police commissioner warned that violence would not be tolerated . His comments follow the assault of a foreign driver by a local man .
Motorists in New Zealand have confiscated the keys of foreign drivers . The incidents follow the death of eight people in crashes involving tourists . The PM said that it 's not sensible for people to take the law into their hands . Foreigners are involved in 37 % of crashes on the South Island West Coast . The police commissioner warned that violence would not be tolerated . His comments follow the assault of a foreign driver by a local man .