New average speed safety cameras are coming online across Auckland and northern Waikato in the coming weeks, with further installations planned nationwide later this year.
New Camera Locations
These cameras measure a vehicle’s average speed between two fixed points, automatically issuing tickets to drivers exceeding the posted speed limit. Four new sets of cameras will start operation in the coming weeks. Locations include Kahikatea Flat Rd near Dairy Flat later this month, Pine Valley Rd (Dairy Flat), Whitford Rd (east Auckland), and State Highway 2 between Pōkeno and Mangatāwhiri in April.
Signage will be installed at each site before the cameras become operational. Construction is also scheduled to begin this month on additional average speed safety cameras on State Highway 2 at Upper Hutt, near Te Hauke in Hawke’s Bay, and on State Highway 8 between Tekapo and Twizel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the cameras measure?
The cameras measure a vehicle’s average speed between two fixed points and automatically ticket drivers who exceed the posted limit.
Where will the first cameras be located?
The first four sets of cameras will be located at Kahikatea Flat Rd near Dairy Flat, Pine Valley Rd (Dairy Flat), Whitford Rd (east Auckland), and on State Highway 2 between Pōkeno and Mangatāwhiri.
What did officials say about the effectiveness of these cameras?
Head of driving regulation Chris Rodley said the cameras had worked as intended, and that “International experience shows that average speed safety cameras are highly effective at reducing deaths and serious injuries.”
As these cameras become more widespread, will they lead to a significant shift in driver behavior across New Zealand?
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