Speed Cameras in New Zealand
Speed camera enforcement in New Zealand covers 84 locations across 2 regions — monitoring everything from urban 30 km/h zones to high-speed motorways. Fixed cameras make up the largest share at 82 locations.
84
Total cameras
16.4
Per million people
75.5 km/h
Avg speed limit
6.4
Road deaths per 100K
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Camera Types
Fixed
82
98%
Average Speed
2
2%
Speed Limit Distribution
50
16
19%
60
5
6%
80
29
35%
90
1
1%
100
14
17%
Average: 75.5 km/hMedian: 80 km/h77.4% of cameras have speed data
Speed Limits & Penalties
Speed Limits
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Urban areas🛣️
Rural roads🚗
Highways / MotorwaysSpeeding Penalties
Minimum fineNZ$30
Maximum fineNZ$630
Points / demerit systemYes
Speed cameras since1993
Speed limits shown are general limits for passenger vehicles. Actual limits may vary by road type, vehicle class, and local regulations. Always check posted signs.
Road Safety in New Zealand
6.4
Road fatalities per 100,000 people
New Zealand has a moderate road fatality rate. Speed enforcement through cameras and other measures contributes to keeping roads safer, though challenges remain.
Source: WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety
New Zealand at a Glance
| Population | 5,120,000 |
| Area | 268,021 km² |
| Road network | 94,000 km |
| Driving side | left |
| Speed unit | km/h |
| Camera density | 0.31 per 1,000 km² |
| Cameras per 1,000 km road | 0.89 |
| Road fatalities (per 100K people) | 6.4 |
Speed Cameras
| Type | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| Fixed | 100 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 50 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 50 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 80 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 50 kmh |
| Fixed | 60 kmh |
| Fixed | 100 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 50 kmh |
| Fixed | 90 kmh |
| Average Speed | 80 kmh |
| Fixed | 50 kmh |
| Fixed | 80 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
| Fixed | 80 kmh |
| Fixed | — |
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