Average speed cameras, such as these United Kingdom units, successfully reduced the number of fatal crashes overseas. [FILE PHOTO]Speed cameras that calculate a motorist's average speed are coming to two hazardous stretches of Auckland motorway. Average speed cameras have a track record of saving lives in Australia, the UK and Europe. "Average speed cameras are used in many other countries so it makes sense for us to trial them here in New Zealand,"He said a recent survey of AA Members found the majority supported the idea of average speed cameras. "Overseas experience is that average speed cameras are better at keeping speeds down over wider areas than traditional cameras," Stockdale said.

Source: Stuff November 04, 2018 20:03 UTC