Where are the police and camera vans?

[Moise]

In the last couple of months, I've seen almost no cops or camera vans, even on SH1 from Auckland to Hamilton.

Is it just me, or is this a trend?

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[kiwithor]

There's a couple of regular spots north of Silverdale.

South of the toll just past the scanner in behind the barrier.

Northbound prior to the Puhoi tunnel bridge as you're coming down the hill.

Another one northbound between Silverdale and Millwater.

[Madness]

It's just you. SH1 Bombay through Mercer is currently being heavily patrolled, possibly in light of a number of recent crashes caused by fucktards.

[Moise]

That's OK then, I thought maybe they were slacking.

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[caspernz]

Hasn't really changed by what I've observed. Mind you, have you noticed the vans have changed to a less obvious VW version? And the variety of parking spots has grown.

On average the Auckland-Hamilton jaunt it's unusual to see less than 6 cars/vans in the speed control mode, that is 24/7. What is most amusing though is how a good number of police cars seem to struggle to make it to the speed limit on the open road or motorway, thus creating a mobile chicane which actually hinders traffic flow. One could almost be forgiven for assuming it's policy to roam around doing 85-90 km/h when on speed patrol duties...

[eldog]

Must get very tedious driving over the same stretch of road, day in and out. Witnessing the carnage and dealing with the general high level of public intellect.

once they check my rego and breath test, they often just pass to the next one.

[Bassmatt]

They have had to get rid of 10% of the vehicle fleet due to budget stagnation. Probably why you not seeing many cops sitting on the side of the road.

[Madness]

And the variety of parking spots has grown.

Ohinewai Tahuna Road is no longer pest free, for example.

[Scuba_Steve]

Did a new donut shop open up maybee???


#stereotypes!

[WNJ]

Ohinewai Tahuna Road is no longer pest free, for example.

Tell me about it I live 2 mins from ( Te Hoe ) about half way through that track, have to go semi slowish now

[WNJ]

One parks under Lake Road bridge Heading South just before Horitiu , most evenings when I head to work

[HenryDorsetCase]

Cuntingly McCuntingdon & Co sent me a fucking $80 camera van fine which arrived yesterday. Fucking cunts. fuck.

[Scuba_Steve]

Cuntingly McCuntingdon & Co sent me a fucking $80 camera van fine which arrived yesterday. Fucking cunts. fuck.

burn em, burn em with fire; tis the only way!

[PrincessBandit]

...have you noticed the vans have changed to a less obvious VW version?:

Yes. Balu commented just the other day (we've done a lot of trips down through the Waikato lately) that "gee, the police must've done a new deal with Volkswagon judging by their latest picture takers". Have to look a bit harder for them too. Seen plenty of cars caught by patrol cars too. No bikes pulled over though

[Moise]

Hasn't really changed by what I've observed. Mind you, have you noticed the vans have changed to a less obvious VW version? And the variety of parking spots has grown.

On average the Auckland-Hamilton jaunt it's unusual to see less than 6 cars/vans in the speed control mode, that is 24/7. What is most amusing though is how a good number of police cars seem to struggle to make it to the speed limit on the open road or motorway, thus creating a mobile chicane which actually hinders traffic flow. One could almost be forgiven for assuming it's policy to roam around doing 85-90 km/h when on speed patrol duties...

I do that trip regularly and often don't see any. There's usually an unmarked car north of the Bombay's, haven't seen one for weeks. Occasionally I might see a car between Pokeno and Hampton Downs, but that's about it.

I didn't know they'd changed the camera vans. But a VW van isn't a common sight. They'd make a killing if they used older Jap people movers.

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