Wellington/New Zealand
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Speed & Camera Alerts

The latest addition to Speed Camera Locations now covers New Zealand providing Australians and New Zealanders with a comprehensive resource on cameras we now find on our roads. New Zealand doesn't currently have combined red-light/speed cameras, only separate fixed red light cameras, and fixed speed cameras, also know as spot cameras. New Zealand doesn't currently have any mobile phone seatbelt camera trailers. New Zealand however is pushing forward with 17 average speed camera routes.

With a population similar to Queensland, and a popular travel destination for Australians, it's been interesting to research the New Zealand camera information. I hope the information helps our friends in New Zealand and Australians visiting the beautiful country.

Fixed Red Light cameras and Fixed Speed Cameras

Mobile Speed Cameras

New Zealand has a fleet of 34 SUV and currently 5 speed camera trailers (planned 10). New Zealand doesn't issue the locations of the mobile speed cameras. The map shown, shows the location where there's been multiple reports which usually indicates a camera presence.

Speed Camera Trailer Camera

New Zealand currently has 5 speed camera trailers and has plans for 10. These cameras are shown on a separate map as they represent a greater financial risk to drivers due to their longer presence. It is expected in time, mobile phone seatbelt cameras will be introduced but currently are not present. The Speed and Camera Alerts web app announces these as camera trailer zones.

Notes

There has been some concern the SUV mobile speed cameras and the speed camera trailers could be used as average or point-to-point cameras. So far there is no evidence to substantiate the concern.

According to the mobile safety cameras factsheet, the SUV and camera trailers have two cameras and states the following. "They have multiple cameras. These include cameras that measure speed (both towards and away from the front and rear of the car or trailer), and CCTV cameras." The rear camera is obvious. For the speed camera trailer the front camera is located below the right hand solar panel at the front of the trailer. I can't find any information explaining why the forward camera is much smaller than the rear unit. For those thinking, can these speed camera trailers capture motor bikes that don't have a front number plate, the answer appears to be yes.

Based on information provided by authorities, the SUV and speed camera trailers radar can detect up to 300m, but in typical operations closer to 150m. Cross checking a number of photos from fines, I suspect the distance may be less than 100m.

Differences between New Zealand and Australia Road Laws

As I've investigated camera locations in New Zealand I've noticed a number of differences between New Zealand and Australian road laws, or at least with Victoria where I live. I thought I'd share these with others.

Indicating
In New Zealand to turn or when leaving the kerb, you need to indicate for at least 3 seconds.

Flush Median
New Zealand makes considerable use of painted areas called flush medians. These are painted areas with diagonal lines. When used as a centre lane the flush median is used to turn off a road, or to turn into a road and then when the line of traffic is clear move into the line of traffic. They are also used before a turning bay and drivers appear to be expected to use use the flush median as an extension of the turn bay.

Keep to the left
In New Zealand the rule is to keep to the left unless overtaking. It doesn't matter what the speed limit is, or if the road has multiple lanes, once you've completed an overtake you're expected to return to the left lane.

Parking distance between cars
New Zealand does not have a minimum distance between cars when parallel parking.

Credit

Speed and Camera Alerts provides an approximate start and end location for the journey. Matthew Proctor's postcode file is used as a basis for NZ locations.

Disclaimer

Speed Camera Locations web app comes with no warranty expressed or implied. Speed Camera Locations web app is only for informational purposes and is not guaranteed to be error free or accurate. The information on this page is not intended to be advice.

 
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