Warning signs on stationary speed cameras around New Zealand will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
The Government revealed "high level milestones for installing the speed camera signage" in an announcement today.
Signage will be rolled out to notify motorists of static and fixed cameras, but mobile speed cameras will also continue to be used for enforcement without sign-posting.
On Sunday, the first sign-posted speed camera went live in Kawakawa, Northland.
A second NZTA-operated camera will be scheduled to go live with the signage in Taupaki, Auckland over the next month and a half, according to authorities.
Between August and June 2025, approximately 106 police-operated cameras "will be progressively transferred to NZTA, each of which will have signage installed."
According to the Government, signage is being installed in conjunction with safety infrastructure and the camera transfer process.
"NZTA is currently working through the scheduling with suppliers in order to minimise costs and disruption to road users."
Transport Minister Simeon Brown said the rollout would improve safety in high-risk areas by encouraging drivers to slow down and comply with the law.
He said in a media release: "Providing Kiwis with an opportunity to check their speed and slow down in high crash areas where speed cameras are located will avoid speeding tickets and the more tragic consequences of speeding.
“Speed cameras should be about improving safety, not raising revenue. And that’s why they should be sign-posted so Kiwis have a fair warning to slow down and avoid a ticket."
In 2019, the previous government promised to phase in speed camera signage under a "no surprises" approach, however, it delivered next to no new signs.
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