More hi-tech speed cameras

[wharekura]

And who said the government was not innovative http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/motoring/9946069/200-sites-for-hi-tech-speed-cameras

I prefer there was no flash because if seen, spoils the rest of the day.

"monitor traffic in both directions" even though on my gv250 the bike will fall apart before any attempt of reaching past 104km/hr, I assume it does mean possible increases in infringement notices for us motorcyclist being snapped from the rear.

Happy and safe (wet) Easter!

[Ribit]

Digital cameras that are networked back to base. hmmm, this would have the ability to record all vehicles license plates that go past and record the speed they were doing and when they went past. Big brother is slowly becoming a reality... Next step would be to check a database if the vehicle that went past has a Reg and Warrant and send out fines as well.

Fixed cameras, ya know they are there, people slow down to go past them and speed back up. You can acheive the same thing with speed bumps, so it really seems like revenue gathering to me.
Most GPS systems will even tell you where fixed cameras are, so before getting a ticket spend the money on a GPS instead.

Speeding doesnt kill people. Inattention to the driving definitely contributes to accidents that are made worse by speed. I ask the cops to do more to get people to pay attention to driving than cracking down on speed.

[buggerit]

What the cunts are really up to is setting up a point to point camera system that can work out your av speed over a certain distance and
send u a ticket .They will probably only work independantly until the network is in place and it will be too late for us to have a say.
check out www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/reports/465/docs/465.pdf

[Erelyes]

What the cunts are really up to is setting up a point to point camera system that can work out your av speed over a certain distance and send u a ticket .

Nice link. Sounds like they're encouraging us to do a time trial! Is that entrapment!? :clap:

[R650R]

What the cunts are really up to is setting up a point to point camera system that can work out your av speed over a certain distance and
send u a ticket .They will probably only work independantly until the network is in place and it will be too late for us to have a say.
check out www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/reports/465/docs/465.pdf

You are right that will come eventually, the new motorway signs and the digital 'info' ones in provincial areas are already lug n play set up for that already. They just need the cams and software package.
Not really a worry for average joe motorist or bikers even. PITA for trucks who need to record times vs real world journey...
But some quick calculations:
Its roughly an hour and twenty to Taupo from Napier over 129kms I think. Now you can have some fun on the road getting there but you always get held up by somebody.
The numbers given work out to 96kph average speed.
An urban legend amongst the trucking community is that the CVIU says no truck journey can be legally done above 81km/h average speed.
Heard of guys been had up for the cop saying hey you got to here too quickly but don't know of any successful prosecutions...

[SMOKEU]

Destroy the speed cameras!

[pzkpfw]

... Next step would be to check a database if the vehicle that went past has a Reg and Warrant and send out fines as well. ...

The one in the gorge in Wellington is supposed to already be doing that.

[oldrider]

And who said the government was not innovative http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/motoring/9946069/200-sites-for-hi-tech-speed-cameras

I prefer there was no flash because if seen, spoils the rest of the day.

"monitor traffic in both directions" even though on my gv250 the bike will fall apart before any attempt of reaching past 104km/hr, I assume it does mean possible increases in infringement notices for us motorcyclist being snapped from the rear.

Happy and safe (wet) Easter!

Interesting read ... the first thought provoked in my head is "what sort of society behaves like this FFS" ... too much television perhaps! :facepalm:

[Akzle]

ahh. Money and compliance. The essence of jewry.
Dont forget to vote!

[Ribit]

There's an old joke that goes: a guy gets pulled over for speeding and is asked by the cop if he knows the speed limit is 100km?
the guy replies yes i know it is but i wasnt going to be out that long.....

[Tigadee]

If it can be networked, it can be hacked. Someone should hack 'em to show only unicorns whenever a motorcycle rides past...

[bogan]

If it can be networked, it can be hacked. Someone should hack 'em to show only unicorns whenever a motorcycle rides past...

Too much effort, they already have the facility for different limits, bikes=200; campervans=-35;

[imdying]

Gotta be careful with those negative values chap, you don't want Gandhi going all nuclear on your arse.

[gjm]

Average speed cameras have been a fact of motoring life in the UK for many years. The M25 (aka 'world's largest carpark') has variable speed limits combined with average speed cameras. To be fair, the variable speed limits seem to work.

Of course, the key word in this is 'average'. So if you were unfortunate enough to hit the first camera at (say) 111km/h :rolleyes:, stop and park up, have a smoke or coffee, and then carry on.


Oh... "Police said the sites had been chosen based on a national ranking of proven risk for speed-related crashes." Just like the locations of the mobile "traffic safety cameras," then.

[Scuba_Steve]

Destroy the speed cameras!

Might as well get some enjoyment outta our tax moneys

[Stylo]

I heard the first cameras will be installed at 12 sites in Ak and Wgtn only.

Sigh of relief for us down here in Canty, not that we speed anyways ...

[Ender EnZed]

The one in the gorge in Wellington is supposed to already be doing that.

I've heard that said plenty, never heard of anyone who has actually been ticketed though.

[pete376403]

Destroy the speed cameras!

I'm surprised nobody has. The Ngauranga one looks fairly accessible from the bank above. *someone* with bad intentions could carry a few old tyres up there and then it shouldn't be too hard to hook them over the camera. A few sacks soaked in diesel and who knows what might happen then...

[MisterD]

Of course, the key word in this is 'average'. So if you were unfortunate enough to hit the first camera at (say) 111km/h :rolleyes:, stop and park up, have a smoke or coffee, and then carry on.

It doesn't matter what speed you pass an individual camera at, it's the time it takes you to cover the distance between two cameras.

Allegedly, the same thing happens between toll-stations on French Peage motorways, if you cover the distance inbetween too quickly, you get a fine added to your toll. Christ knows what the tolerance is though, because the defacto speed limit on those things is 110mph and I never got pinged.

[jim.cox]

One of these...

http://www.wired.com/2014/04/a-nightmare-for-cops-a-drone-that-paints-graffiti/

.. with a can of black spray paint.

One quick pass over the lens and we're done :)

[SMOKEU]

I'm surprised nobody has. The Ngauranga one looks fairly accessible from the bank above. *someone* with bad intentions could carry a few old tyres up there and then it shouldn't be too hard to hook them over the camera. A few sacks soaked in diesel and who knows what might happen then...

I like your way of thinking.

[BoristheBiter]

Its roughly an hour and twenty to Taupo from Napier over 129kms I think. Now you can have some fun on the road getting there but you always get held up by somebody.
The numbers given work out to 96kph average speed.
An urban legend amongst the trucking community is that the CVIU says no truck journey can be legally done above 81km/h average speed.
Heard of guys been had up for the cop saying hey you got to here too quickly but don't know of any successful prosecutions...

our house to taupo, 300kms, best i have done it (in ute) was average of 94kph. most of the time it is 89kph.
But i don't think they will have the cameras that far apart and most will be on the motorway or the like.

[Damantis]

http://youtu.be/JcQdY6ZQjfg

Better living, everyone.

[gjm]

A small battery-powered drill and a can of expanding foam works wonders.

[Swoop]

It seems this thread now requires an update.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11853606

33 new sites announced.

Location of new fixed speed cameras
Tamaki Drive, Parnell, Auckland City
Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland City
Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland City
State Highway 2, Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
State Highway 1, Temuka, Canterbury
Leeston Rd, Springston, Canterbury
State Highway 3, Mokoia, Central
State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna, Central
Mahia Rd, Wattle Downs, Counties Manukau
Massey Rd, Mangere, Counties Manukau
Waiuku Rd, Mauku, Counties Manukau
Glenbrook Rd, Kingseat, Counties Manukau
Awhitu Rd, Karioitahi, Counties Manukau
Great North Rd, Kamo, Northland
Dunedin Southern Motorway, Burnside, Southern
King Edward St, South Dunedin, Southern
Otatara Rd, New River Ferry, Southern
Serpentine Ave, Dunedin Central, Southern
Severn St, Oamaru, Southern
State Highway 2, Maramarua, Waikato
State Highway 2, Waikino, Waikato
Main Rd, Raglan, Waikato
State Highway 29, Te Poi, Waikato
Otorohanga Rd, Otorohanga, Waikato
State Highway 2, Waihi, Waikato
Te Awamutu-Cambridge Rd, Cambridge, Waikato
Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Coatesville, Waitemata
State Highway 1, Wellsford, Waitemata
State Highway 17, Albany Heights, Waitemata
Great North Rd, Henderson, Waitemata
Twin Coast Discovery Highway, Dome Valley, Waitemata
Rata St, New Lynn, Waitemata
East Coast Rd, Redvale, Waitemata
Old North Rd, Kumeu, Waitemata - Installed and currently in testing phase
Twin Coast Discovery Highway, Kaiwaka, Northland - Installed and in
testing phase

New fixed speed cameras already in use
State Highway 1, Ngauranga, Wellington
Wainuiomata Rd, Wainuiomata, Wellington
Whitford Brown Ave, Aotea, Wellington
State Highway 1, Thorndon, Wellington
Wainui Rd, Waiwhetu, Wellington
Hutt Rd, Korokoro, Wellington
Great South Rd, Otahuhu, Counties Manukau
Mill Rd, Totara Park, Counties Manukau
Murphys Rd, Totara Park, Counties Manukau
West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, Waitemata
Candia Rd, Henderson Valley, Waitemata
Great North Rd, Kelston, Waitemata
Ngapipi Rd, Orakei, Auckland City

[Ocean1]

It seems this thread now requires an update...

I'm hoping someone's got all those pinned on a GPS/Google map?

[Mike.Gayner]

Thank god bikes dont have front plates.

[Grumph]

If the one in Temuka is on the North side it's a bloody joke. That town and Tinwald have the longest bloody unnecessarily slow main drags on SH1 I know of.

The Ellesmere one would appear to be positioned to catch speedway spectators...Again, why ? No majors I know of.

[oldrider]

If the one in Temuka is on the North side it's a bloody joke. That town and Tinwald have the longest bloody unnecessarily slow main drags on SH1 I know of.

The Ellesmere one would appear to be positioned to catch speedway spectators...Again, why ? No majors I know of.

Throw in Oamaru it's getting busier and seems twice as long as it used to! :eek:

[FJRider]

It seems this thread now requires an update.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11853606

33 new sites announced.



I know I can (and will) avoid all those you listed ... for many years ... :shifty:

[Zedder]

It seems this thread now requires an update.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11853606

33 new sites announced.



Cheers Swoop, I read that today too and was looking back at a January 2016 article on revenue for the top 20 speed cameras in NZ. They brought in $25 million for 2015, the same year the road toll was 321, the highest since 2010 when it was 375.

[Scuba_Steve]

If the one in Temuka is on the North side it's a bloody joke. That town and Tinwald have the longest bloody unnecessarily slow main drags on SH1 I know of.

The Ellesmere one would appear to be positioned to catch speedway spectators...Again, why ? No majors I know of.

The answers pretty simple really...

https://lloydlin.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/walter.jpg

[Jeff Sichoe]

Good news, more fixed cameras = more policing time spent on crime rather than punishing those who break the road rules (two very different things)

[Mike.Gayner]

Good news, more fixed cameras = more policing time spent on crime rather than punishing those who break the road rules (two very different things)

How do you figure?

[Jeff Sichoe]

blind optimism that additional revenue will be directed to the frontlines (lol)

[FJRider]

Good news, more fixed cameras = more policing time spent on crime rather than punishing those who break the road rules (two very different things)

As I understand ... non sworn staff handle the speed camera programs ... with little human input in the initial programming stages ... with the disputed results needing human input.

Money for jam really ...

[FJRider]

blind optimism that additional revenue will be directed to the frontlines (lol)

Revenue from speed camera fines go directly into the Government Consolidated fund. For our noble leader to then decide ... where it will be spent. (probably mostly on Social Welfare)

[FJRider]

If the one in Temuka is on the North side it's a bloody joke. That town and Tinwald have the longest bloody unnecessarily slow main drags on SH1 I know of.





The Temuka one will be on State Highway 1 south of Temuka, between Huirapa St and Hopkinson Rd.

[Grumph]

The Temuka one will be on State Highway 1 south of Temuka, between Huirapa St and Hopkinson Rd.

Well, fuck, why ? Is it going to stop trucks going off the bridges ? Locals pulling out of driveways onto the main road ?

[RDJ]

Well, fuck, why ? Is it going to stop trucks going off the bridges ? Locals pulling out of driveways onto the main road ?

It won't. But you knew that.

Speed cameras are all and only about revenue. And you knew that.

When there is a police focus on speed and the road toll rises do they reverse their dips**t strategy?

Of course not. And we know that.

[oldrider]

It won't. But you knew that.

Speed cameras are all and only about revenue. And you knew that.

When there is a police focus on speed and the road toll rises do they reverse their dips**t strategy?

Of course not. And we know that.

And they say that knowledge is all powerful - so what does all that knowing mean for us at the end of the day? :scratch: - SFA! :ride: - :Police: - Gotcha! $$$$$$$

[RDJ]

Agreed. Sierra Foxtrot Alpha.

But, we end up paying the fine for 104 km/hr so the Popo can feel they are doing a Great Job and the Politicos can Signal their Virtue.

Hypocritical Bassards All.

[Akzle]

.

But, we end up paying the fine

i don't .

[awayatc]

In the city I grew up in they also installed a number of speed cameras in and around the city...(venlo in nethetlands)
One Monday morning they found all the post cut down and all the cameras chucked in the river....

Never found the "culprit(s)"....

I wonder if we ever get fed up enough here in NZ to actually revolt against this extortion...?

[Ocean1]

In the city I grew up in they also installed a number of speed cameras in and around the city...(venlo in nethetlands)
One Monday morning they found all the post cut down and all the cameras chucked in the river....

Never found the "culprit(s)"....

I wonder if we ever get fed up enough here in NZ to actually revolt against this extortion...?

In the UK it's a running battle, I think they lost over 400 in one year to fire damage, (that might have been just London now that I think about it).

As in, drop a tyre around the post, fill it with petrol, toss a match and move on to the next one.

[Swoop]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/sep/07/transport.ukcrime


http://captaingatso.blogspot.co.nz/


http://www.theblaze.com/news/2013/09/09/this-is-what-happens-when-citizens-get-fed-up-over-speed-cameras/

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRnlRurTwFg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Berries]

Generation 5 of the digital enforcement technology is now out - 2017 doppler test (http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-nottinghamshire-40136665/nottinghamshire-woman-gives-drivers-hairdryer-treatment)

[oldrider]

Generation 5 of the digital enforcement technology is now out - 2017 doppler test (http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-nottinghamshire-40136665/nottinghamshire-woman-gives-drivers-hairdryer-treatment)

Would like to try that on our street - unfortunately I don't have any hair so don't have a hair-dryer! - Damn! :whistle:

Thinks: (Was she in the nude or just hanging out on the street?) :scratch:

[Swoop]

For those people about to use the new Auckland tunnels...

Right at the entrance. Gotta tax those out-of-towners eh?
331419

[Moi]

For those people about to use the new Auckland tunnels...

Right at the entrance. Gotta tax those out-of-towners eh?
331419

You expecting the traffic to flow at more than 80km/h through them?

[Swoop]

You expecting the traffic to flow at more than 80km/h through them?

Some limp-dicked pencil pushing retard is.

[Moi]

Some limp-dicked pencil pushing retard is.

I'm sure the good folks at NZTA and Well-Connected Alliance have our best interests at heart...:sick:

[Moise]

I'd strongly suggest avoiding the tunnels on a bike until we find out how well the ventilation works, and how bad are the traffic jams exiting the tunnels onto the NW motorway.





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[Ocean1]

I'd strongly suggest avoiding the tunnels on a bike until we find out how well the ventilation works, and how bad are the traffic jams exiting the tunnels onto the NW motorway.





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There's standards covering air flow inside tunnels. It's huge, there's massive fans and serious horsepower involved.

[Moi]

I'd strongly suggest avoiding the tunnels on a bike until we find out how well the ventilation works, and how bad are the traffic jams exiting the tunnels onto the NW motorway.

You'll be okay as long as it's not some diesel powered belching black smoke wally trolley with "I support the Greens" stickers on the back window...

[Moise]

There's standards covering air flow inside tunnels. It's huge, there's massive fans and serious horsepower involved.
Which standard are they working to?

[Ocean1]

Which standard are they working to?

No idea, but I happened to see the new control systems for the Wgtn tunnel upgrade a few years ago.

Like I said, a lot of HP involved, apparently there's a reasonably heavy incoming breeze at both tunnel entrances at peak flow.

One of the changes to the system was driven by a fire in a tunnel in Europe, where the ventilation made the fire dramatically worse, but I don't know how they manage that.

[Moise]

I reviewed the tunnel ventilation for Waterview a few years ago, and was not impressed. They certainly weren't working to what I'd call an appropriate standard back then.







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[Ocean1]

I reviewed the tunnel ventilation for Waterview a few years ago, and was not impressed. They certainly weren't working to what I'd call an appropriate standard back then.







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What standard were they working to?

And what aspect of the design did you find lacking, just the capacity?

[Moise]

What standard were they working to?

And what aspect of the design did you find lacking, just the capacity?
They had engaged a consultant to recommend limits within the tunnel. But I don't think either NZTA or the consultant had a good understanding of the issues.

As an example, they planned to turn the fans off at a certain time every evening to save power and rely on vehicle motion to move the air. Maybe that is a reasonable approach when traffic is light, but they hadn't thought that using the measurements from their air quality instruments might be a better way to do it.

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[Ocean1]

They had engaged a consultant to recommend limits within the tunnel. But I don't think either NZTA or the consultant had a good understanding of the issues.

As an example, they planned to turn the fans off at a certain time every evening to save power and rely on vehicle motion to move the air. Maybe that is a reasonable approach when traffic is light, but they hadn't thought that using the measurements from their air quality instruments might be a better way to do it.

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Aye, sounds dodgy.

If the target variable is being measured in real time anyway....

[Swoop]

I spent a bit of time with some emergency services people over the weekend.

The statement was made that the new cameras located at either end of the new Waterview tunnel are linked. = Average speed...
So going slowly past the camera, then hoofing it through and slowing down again to pass the second camera will not get you any benefit.
Anyone received an infringement notice of this type yet? Or is it just "urban legend"?

[R650R]

I spent a bit of time with some emergency services people over the weekend.

The statement was made that the new cameras located at either end of the new Waterview tunnel are linked. = Average speed...
So going slowly past the camera, then hoofing it through and slowing down again to pass the second camera will not get you any benefit.
Anyone received an infringement notice of this type yet? Or is it just "urban legend"?

I think if it was they wouldn't be able to resist a big bragging press release about having a new toy like that, but entirely plausible.

ALL of those motorway signs that warn you of congestion and delays while your already stationary in traffic have that capability already and they were installed 10-15 years ago.
All that's needed is for transit to stump up the extra dollars for the ANPR cameras and software update, plug and play system. But of course being such a great revenue earner, sorry safety tool the price of said upgrade is probably not cheap. The Poms have had an older type system of same on few A roads for years and when I was there in early 2000's they had just set up the new type system like what we could have on the M5 in Wales.

[Berries]

Well I have passed the camera in Green Island most days since it was put in and half the time I have forgotten it was there. Was told the other week it was live so good news and bad news here -

Souths new speed cameras switched on next week. (https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/souths-new-speed-cameras-switched-next-week)

[RDJ]

Why don't we have police burglar cams and welfare cheater cams? Those feral offenders are the ones who are really sucking up our taxes...

[Akzle]

Why don't we have police burglar cams and welfare cheater cams? Those feral offenders are the ones who are really sucking up our taxes...

bro. it's called Parliament TV.[/LIST]

[Akzle]

Why don't we have police burglar cams and welfare cheater cams? Those feral offenders are the ones who are really sucking up our taxes...

bro. channel 31

http://freeviewnz.tv/channel/18

[Berries]

I thought it was the store cameras at Pak N Save?

[Swoop]

Well I have passed the camera in Green Island most days since it was put in and half the time I have forgotten it was there. Was told the other week it was live so good news and bad news here -
Have a look at the donut-muncher's website about planned new locations... "trial locations" which are not yet gathering tax, along with others. It makes interesting reading.

bro. it's called Parliament TV.[/LIST]
Commonly referred to as "The Comedy Channel" in Schloss Swoop.

[SaferRides]

Speed camera locations and status are on the Police website. http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/driving-and-road-safety/speed-limits-cameras-and-enforcement/safe-speed-cameras/safe-speed?nondesktop

Would be interesting to correlate these with the most dangerous roads. Seems lots of cameras are in that Auckland urban area, where most fatals seem to be due to police chases.

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[Trevs]

Hello there, been awhile since I was last on kiwibiker but had to create a new account as mu ihug email address is no longer accessible


Here is a list in a CSV file of just about all the speed camera locations in New Zealand that can be uploaded, I currently load them into my Nissan X-trail 2014

I've still trying to hunt down a few camera locations like the location of the Dome Valley on SH1, got the general location still hunting down its GPS location and that way is currently missing from the below file. So if anyone just happens to be riding pass and stops to take note of its GSP position...hint hint

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9dbl0ve4mzp0udr/Fixed%20Speed%20Cameras%202018.csv?dl=0

If anyone see's a camera listed here that has been completely removed just say and I'll remove it from this file.

Trevor

[Swoop]

Go to bacon central and click on the GPS location links.
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/driving-and-road-safety/speed-limits-cameras-and-enforcement/safe-speed-cameras/safe-speed

[Trevs]

Go to bacon central and click on the GPS location links.
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/driving-and-road-safety/speed-limits-cameras-and-enforcement/safe-speed-cameras/safe-speed

I've been using that police pdf over the last week trying to find the exact locations of the cameras. They only give a range which can be miles out of its true location

Also they do have a few missing that I know of, one just before Wellsford and one in the Dome Valley somewhere. I found the Wellsford one but unsure of the done valley. I've upload this csv file into my navigation system and so been pretty good at warning me of where these fixed speed cameras are.

Loading the csv file into Google earth has help. :)

[Big Dog]

Try zenbu.co.nz.
Filter on traffic cameras to produce a list or add your own so others will get your list.
Also has lists for school zones, red light cameras etc.

[WALRUS]

Does NZ get the "Average Speed Cameras" like they have in the UK?

I remember someone trying to get some put in here a couple of years ago. It never eventuated but it got me wondering as I'd never heard or seen them outside of the UK.

[jasonu]

Also they do have a few missing that I know of, one just before Wellsford and one in the Dome Valley somewhere. I found the Wellsford one but unsure of the done valley. I've upload this csv file into my navigation system and so been pretty good at warning me of where these fixed speed cameras are.

:)

I've seen the constant bumper to bumper traffic up there. Id be surprised if one could get a speeding ticket. Mind you if they are still dishing out tickets for 3kph over the limit I spose it is possible.

[Trevs]

Try zenbu.co.nz.
Filter on traffic cameras to produce a list or add your own so others will get your list.
Also has lists for school zones, red light cameras etc.

Zenbu has help but again some cameras missing and location can be out. Eg has one camera in a church

[Runty]

Zenbu has help but again some cameras missing and location can be out. Eg has one camera in a churchI was told as a laddie that God is always watching - guess he can now snap pictures of speeding and other sins with this camera!

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[Laava]

I was told as a laddie that God is always watching - guess he can now snap pictures of speeding and other sins with this camera!

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He is more interested in watching you masturbate! Lol!

[Swoop]

Does NZ get the "Average Speed Cameras" like they have in the UK?

They are still trying...
Knowing Liarbour's love of taxation, guess we'll find out before the end of this term in gubbinment.

[Big Dog]

Zenbu has help but again some cameras missing and location can be out. Eg has one camera in a churchYou can update them. Then it won't be just you who benefits from your labours.

[Trevs]

You can update them. Then it won't be just you who benefits from your labours.

Cheers for the info, didn't realise you can update them. Once I go though all 83 cameras and verify there location down to a few meters or whether the fixed speed camera exists. When you look at the csv file the ones marked with a * at the end of the address means I've verified there location using Google maps and street view.

[SaferRides]

What's happened to the speed camera vans? I used to see at least one regularly while driving south on SH1 from Auckland, but haven't seen one for ages now.

[HEsch]

What's happened to the speed camera vans? I used to see at least one regularly while driving south on SH1 from Auckland, but haven't seen one for ages now.

They are still around, I do this trip weekly and see them every second or third trip.

[Scuba_Steve]

Yea definitely still round I usually see them on passing lanes near the start, but they've also started parking after traffic lights about where you'd hit the 100km/h mark (or just over they're hoping)

[SaferRides]

They are still around, I do this trip weekly and see them every second or third trip.Where do you see them?

[HEsch]

Where do you see them?

Often on the straights just south of the Rangiriri pub (though there's been a dead Odyssey/people mover there for a few weeks which plays tricks on me). Heading north and south - they like to park in/near the little layby bits near the ex-Wool Scourer building.

Occasionally at the bit where it becomes two lanes, south of the roadworks that are just north of Rangiriri.

Occasionally coming down the Bombays (just after the turn off to either Tga or the Coromandel, big long straight hill). This is normally a cop parked after the overbridge but the vans can be just around the corner.

Oh and sometimes on the big straight after Papakura before you climb the hill (heading south). I think I've only ever seen a cop heading south, not a van, but sometimes a van when heading north.

[HEsch]

Mercer is another one. Both before Mercer turnoff (Hampton side, near the river, Island Block sort of area, there's a little carpark/layby on the river side where they like to park the vans), and on the long straight after Mobil, before you climb the Bombays, going north - usually a van, but same place going south is often a cop.

[Swoop]

Occasionally coming down the Bombays (just after the turn off to either Tga or the Coromandel, big long straight hill). This is normally a cop parked after the overbridge but the vans can be just around the corner.
Heading south, at the bottom of the Bombay hill there is the left turn-off towards Coromandle. Immediately after that there is the flyover bridge for traffic coming from Coro, back to Auckland.
Immediately after that bridge (still heading south) is the link for traffic wanting to head south from the Coro and head south. That very point is a favoured spot for cop cars to sit and be completely hidden from view of traffic heading south on SH1. Radar or laser from behind, so be aware around that area.

[SaferRides]

Thanks! I've seen cops in most of those places, just not very often recently.

The new median and roadside barriers between Pokeno and Mercer have spoiled a few of their favourite hiding places, but I did see one hero who'd stopped on the shoulder around one of the corners south of Pokeno with maybe a metre between his car and the LH lane.

[HEsch]

Actually I've seen a cop a few times on, is it Oram Rd? Just after you come down off the hill from Mercer - before the straight stretches leading up to Hampton.

I don't necessarily see something every week, but I see them frequently enough. I usually go south Thurs or Fri and north Sunday.

[SaferRides]

I spotted a camera on Awhitu Road just north of Waiuku yesterday. And when I checked the police database, there are 2 other cameras in the area on Glenbrook Road near Kingseat and Waiuku Road near Mauku.

I might have been going a little over 100 on the way home past the Kingseat one, so hopefully it doesn't face west!

All new so must be accident blackspots. Yet none on SH22?

[Voltaire]

Was riding thru the Waterview tunnel yesterday making sure I was doing 80...watching this guy in an old shitter zig zagging across all three lanes. So much for the large warning signs for speed and staying in lane.:lol: