Many speed limits around Queenstown and Wanaka have been found to be unenforceable. (File photo)Speeding tickets from "temporary speed zones" in Queenstown and Wanaka over at least eight years will be refunded by police after a council botch up. READ MORE:* Slower speed limits possible for notorious Queenstown road* Slip-affected Lakeside Road in Wanaka opens* Two crashes on grit-covered Queenstown roadsThe trials had been "extremely valuable" and "really successful", Hansby said. Police were not "immediately aware" of similar temporary speed zones being created in other districts, a spokesman saidHansby said the additional burden put on police was "regrettable". To make a new speed limit permanent the council would also have to have consulted on the bylaw and the proposed change.

Source: Stuff February 15, 2019 04:52 UTC