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1News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- 1News
Speed cameras' range confirmed as NZTA takes over from police
Police have now passed responsibility for speed cameras over to the New Zealand Transport Agency, which is placing them in a fleet of SUVs. NZTA started rolling out its speed camera-equipped vehicles in Auckland in May and - as of the start of this month - has been the sole operator of the equipment. Police are no longer operating their vans. A response to an Official Information Act request shows the range of the NZTA cameras' radar is a maximum of 300m. NZTA said: 'The typical detection range of the equipment is 150 metres. The radar is capable of detection up to a range of 300 metres, depending on its use and installation.' It said their radar units transmit continuously and that the mobile camera systems are paired with a high-definition still image camera. ADVERTISEMENT 'They do not use high-definition video and do not use automatic number plate recognition,' the agency said. The system used is the Acusensus Harmony camera, which was approved under the Land Transport Act in April this year. Police officers continue to have speed detection equipment which they operate from their own vehicles and these can have a much longer range - beyond 1km. Road policing Inspector Peter McKennie said police have "not reduced their speed enforcement efforts with NZTA now taking over full responsibility of speed cameras". He added: "We will continue to operate radar and laser speed detection equipment, as well as pace-checking vehicles for speed. With lasers, this includes the ability to clearly identify individual vehicle speeds out of a line of traffic at distances in excess of one kilometre away." 'Not hidden' The NZTA SUVs are unbranded and park on the sides of roads to monitor drivers and are positioned to be visible to drivers. ADVERTISEMENT A spokesperson said at the time of the launch of the first SUV in May: "So while our safety cameras in SUVs and trailers will be visible to drivers and will not be hidden, they won't be signposted." NZTA is also planning to add trailers to its mobile speed camera fleet later this year. By the end of the rollout, there will be 44 mobile cameras nationwide, with 35 operating at any given time. Speed camera-equipped trailers would join the SUVs later this year. (Source: Supplied) NZTA head of regulatory strategic programmes Tara Macmillan previously said mobile speed cameras will save lives. 'Speeding drivers can cause serious and irreparable harm on the roads, including deaths and serious injuries,' she said. "Evidence shows that we can reduce the chance of people being killed or seriously injured in crashes if drivers travel within speed limits, and that is why we have safety cameras." The exact timing and location of the cameras is based on factors such as crash data and feedback from local communities. ADVERTISEMENT 'Mobile cameras will be used in places where there is a risk of people being killed or seriously injured in a crash," Macmillan said.
Scoop
04-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
Press Release – New Zealand Police Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence offences. Further Police activities occurred across the district with Tasman Police staff supported by the Anti-Social Road User team from Christchurch. The team deployed across Nelson Bays and Marlborough resulting in over 50 vehicles being inspected and deemed unsafe or defective. Five more vehicles were impounded for Land Transport Act offences. Over 100 Infringement notices were issued for speeding, restraint and distraction offences amongst many others. Following the operation, Police have laid charges against multiple individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, sustained loss of traction, driving whilst suspended, driving whilst disqualified and threatening behaviour. Further charges are being considered.
Scoop
04-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence offences. Further Police activities occurred across the district with Tasman Police staff supported by the Anti-Social Road User team from Christchurch. The team deployed across Nelson Bays and Marlborough resulting in over 50 vehicles being inspected and deemed unsafe or defective. Five more vehicles were impounded for Land Transport Act offences. Over 100 Infringement notices were issued for speeding, restraint and distraction offences amongst many others. Following the operation, Police have laid charges against multiple individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, sustained loss of traction, driving whilst suspended, driving whilst disqualified and threatening behaviour. Further charges are being considered.
1News
20-05-2025
- 1News
Man arrested after allegedly pelting cyclists with glass bottles
A man has been arrested after allegedly pelting cyclists competing in a race in Hawke's Bay. Police said the incident took place on April 19 on Mutiny Rd, Poukawa during a Council-sanctioned cycle race. Occupants of a black ute were seen throwing bottles from the vehicle towards participants in the race, Acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard said. "A young person was hit by a bottle and fell from their bike – fortunately they were not seriously injured." An 18-year-old man, who police say was a passenger in the ute at the time of the incident, was today charged with two counts of assault with a weapon. He is due to appear in Hastings District Court on Friday, May 23. The vehicle involved has been seized by police, who are "following lines of inquiry to speak with the driver", Leonard said. "We would like to take this opportunity to remind road users that cyclists are legal road users under the Land Transport Act, who will on occasion ride two abreast, particularly in organised ride or race situations. "Please be patient and overtake when safe to do so for all parties, ensuring everyone arrives at their destination safely – preserving Hawke's Bay's reputation as a proud cycling region."
RNZ News
20-05-2025
- RNZ News
Cyclists pelted with glass bottles by teenager
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A teenager has been arrested after cyclists competing in a Hawke's Bay race last month were pelted with glass bottles. On Saturday 19 April, people were seen throwing bottles at cyclists from a black ute on Mutiny Road in Poukawa, police said. One person was hit and fell off their bike, but they were not seriously injured. An 18-year-old man, who was a passenger in the ute, faces two charges of assault with a weapon and is due to appear in Hastings District Court on Friday. Police seized the ute and are trying to speak with the driver. "We would like to take this opportunity to remind road users that cyclists are legal road users under the Land Transport Act, who will on occasion ride two abreast, particularly in organised ride or race situations," said acting Detective Sergeant Steve Leonard. "Please be patient and overtake when safe to do so for all parties, ensuring everyone arrives at their destination safely."
