Sean Roberts, 9, lost his father in an accident when he was killed by a Chinese motorist - who had only been in the country one day.
Father of two Grant Roberts was riding his motorcycle in New Zealand when he collided with a Chinese motorist who was 20-years-old.
'I did it because I didn't want others to feel how I did. Sometimes people have to try and make a difference'
And his son's petition is gaining attention from the Ministry of Transport, with the department now considering how they can improve road safety in the country.
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Sean wants tourist to sit a practical test before being allowed to drive - as conditions may be significantly different from their home country.
'I did it because I didn't want others to feel how I did. Sometimes people have to try and make a difference' he said.
His mother, Mel Pipson, said she was proud of how both her sons had carried on after the death of their beloved father.
'Grant was a great father. Anyone that knew him, knew he was a father first. They all really miss him.'