Auckland Transport has announced that six new red light safety cameras are now in operation. The idea is that they will help bring down the city’s road toll, which has increased by more than 70% in the last three years.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said he spoke with the Minister of Police and Associate Minister of Transport to ensure maximum cooperation between police and the council in activating the new red light cameras.
“Red light cameras are proven technology that saves lives,” Goff noted. “Having the cameras operating in hot spots around Auckland will help reduce red light running and make our roads safer.”
Goff said the six new red light cameras will be added with 42 more over the next 10 years. He said the council will be investing heavily in road safety measures over the same period.
Auckland Transport chief executive officer Shane Ellison, meanwhile, said making roads safer for Aucklanders is a top priority, and enforcement through the use of red light cameras is a key measure in achieving this.
Road Policing national manager superintendent Steve Greally, meanwhile, warns running red lights is dangerous and simply not worth it.
“Drivers need to remember that decisions they make impact not only them and their passengers, but everyone else on the road,” Greally said. “This is why police continues to work alongside road safety partners such as Auckland Transport, as we all want the same thing – to prevent death and injury on our roads.”
The six cameras are at the following intersections:
