New Average Speed Cameras Go Live On State Highway 1

A new set of average speed cameras has officially been switched on along a lower North Island highway, targeting drivers who exceed speed limits between monitoring points.

The monitoring setup consists of two cameras designed to calculate a vehicle’s average speed by recording the precise time it takes to travel between them. One camera is positioned just south of Motuiti Road, while the second is situated just north of Speedy and Penny Roads near the intersection with SH3. Ahead of the activation, warning signs were installed to give motorists an opportunity to check their speed.

Camera Locations and Operation

According to the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), the technology determines whether a motorist has traveled too quickly across the designated stretch. Expect to be fined if your average speed is over the speed limit – in other words, if you’ve travelled between the cameras too quickly, the agency stated.

NZTA emphasized that adherence to speed limits prevents penalties, noting, If you travel at or below the speed limit, you won’t be fined. The transport body also stressed the broader purpose of the deployment: Exceeding the speed limit is illegal. Our aim is to reduce the number of people travelling over the speed limit and lessen the likelihood of a serious or fatal crash.

Fines and National Rollout

The introduction of the Sanson-to-Foxton stretch follows the installation of dozens of similar average speed safety cameras by NZTA across the country, with the agency frequently touting their effectiveness in managing traffic speeds.

Authorities clarified that any financial penalties collected from camera-issued infringements do not go to NZTA. Instead, all revenue generated from the fines is directed straight into the Government Consolidated Fund.