"New speed camera in place to help improve safety - Counties Manukau"
New safe speed camera to help improve safety and prevent road trauma
A new safe speed camera will start operating next week on Mahia Road in Wattle Downs in an effort to lower speeds and
reduce deaths and injuries on our roads.
“Road crashes have devastating impacts on families and communities,” says Inspector Peter McKennie, Operations Manager
Road Policing.
Mahia Road in Wattle Downs is among 33 locations across the country where new digital cameras are being installed as
part of the third phase of the $10m static camera expansion programme, announced in July 2013.
The camera at Mahia Road is one of five being installed in the Counties Manukau Police District as part of the third
phase and is due to start operating next week.
The 33 sites receiving new cameras have all been identified as having a high crash risk based on detailed analysis by
independent traffic experts on fatal and injury crashes in the area.
“We know from international experience that safe speed cameras have an impact on slowing people down, and that’s what we
want,” says Inspector McKennie.
“This is why we’re placing safe speed cameras at this and other sites, to encourage people to reduce their speed, which
in turn helps reduce deaths and injuries on our roads.”
Inspector McKennie says that while some people believe camera infringements are about revenue collecting, they are not.
Police does not retain the money from camera infringements, the money goes into the Crown’s consolidated fund.
“We’re only interested in the impact the cameras have on encouraging people to slow down to safe and appropriate speeds,
so they get to their destination safely.”
The expansion programme will continue to be backed by other measures, including a highly visible Police presence on high
risk routes.
“All road users have a part to play in keeping our roads safe.
We encourage drivers to protect themselves and their families by driving to the conditions and within the speed limit,
driving sober and alert, and making sure everyone in the car wears a safety belt.
“Let’s work together and make sure everybody gets where they’re going safely.” Inspector McKennie says.
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