Kia ora Tyler

 

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Official Information Act 1982.

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tyler <[FOI #31010 email]>
Sent: Monday, 19 May 2025 8:18 AM
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Mobile Speed Camera Vans/SUVs and
Related Technologies

 

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Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act
regarding the mobile speed camera vans and SUVs currently in use across
New Zealand, including those being rolled out in May and June 2025.

 

Specifically, I would like to request the following details:

        1.      Radar Technology: What radar technology or frequency bands
are being used in these mobile units (e.g., K band, Ka band, X band)?

        2.      Frequency Range: What is the specific frequency range of
the technology (e.g., Ka band 24.700–24.750 GHz)?

        3.      Equipment Manufacturer: What is the brand or manufacturer
of the speed detection equipment (e.g., Redflex, Jenoptik, etc.)?

        4.      Detection Range: What is the typical or average detection
range of the equipment (e.g., 200–300 meters)?

        5.      Operational Mode: Do the radar units operate continuously
(i.e., transmitting full-time), or do they use systems such as
“instant-on” or other intermittent activation methods?

        6.      Camera Systems: What type of camera systems are paired
with the radar equipment (e.g., license plate recognition, high-definition
video)?

        7.      Evidence Retention: What is the standard evidence
retention period for images or data captured by these systems?

        8.      Additional Deployment Methods: In addition to vans and
SUVs, are there current plans—or has consideration been given—to deploy
trailers, covert/hidden camera systems, or other less-visible/mobile
enforcement methods as part of this rollout?

        9.      Policy and Purpose: What is the specific operational or
policy-driven motive behind introducing this new generation of mobile
speed enforcement units? Please provide detail beyond general statements
such as “to catch speeders” or “to improve road safety”—for example, is
there data showing increased speeding trends, funding priorities,
international alignment, or other driving factors?

 

This information is requested to better understand the operational
capabilities, deployment strategy, and policy context for these
enforcement tools on New Zealand roads.

 

If any of this information is withheld under the Act, I would appreciate
an explanation of the reasons, as required.

 

I look forward to your response.

 

Yours faithfully,

Tyler

 

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Kia ora Tyler

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 19 May 2025 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kôtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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-----Original Message-----

From: Tyler <[3][FOI #31010 email]>

Sent: Monday, 19 May 2025 8:18 am

To: Official Correspondence <[4][email address]>

Subject: Official Information request - Mobile Speed Camera Vans/SUVs and
Related Technologies

 

[You don't often get email from
[5][FOI #31010 email]. Learn why this is
important at [6]https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]

 

Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act
regarding the mobile speed camera vans and SUVs currently in use across
New Zealand, including those being rolled out in May and June 2025.

 

Specifically, I would like to request the following details:

        1.      Radar Technology: What radar technology or frequency bands
are being used in these mobile units (e.g., K band, Ka band, X band)?

        2.      Frequency Range: What is the specific frequency range of
the technology (e.g., Ka band 24.700–24.750 GHz)?

        3.      Equipment Manufacturer: What is the brand or manufacturer
of the speed detection equipment (e.g., Redflex, Jenoptik, etc.)?

        4.      Detection Range: What is the typical or average detection
range of the equipment (e.g., 200–300 meters)?

        5.      Operational Mode: Do the radar units operate continuously
(i.e., transmitting full-time), or do they use systems such as
“instant-on” or other intermittent activation methods?

        6.      Camera Systems: What type of camera systems are paired
with the radar equipment (e.g., license plate recognition, high-definition
video)?

        7.      Evidence Retention: What is the standard evidence
retention period for images or data captured by these systems?

        8.      Additional Deployment Methods: In addition to vans and
SUVs, are there current plans—or has consideration been given—to deploy
trailers, covert/hidden camera systems, or other less-visible/mobile
enforcement methods as part of this rollout?

        9.      Policy and Purpose: What is the specific operational or
policy-driven motive behind introducing this new generation of mobile
speed enforcement units? Please provide detail beyond general statements
such as “to catch speeders” or “to improve road safety”—for example, is
there data showing increased speeding trends, funding priorities,
international alignment, or other driving factors?

 

This information is requested to better understand the operational
capabilities, deployment strategy, and policy context for these
enforcement tools on New Zealand roads.

 

If any of this information is withheld under the Act, I would appreciate
an explanation of the reasons, as required.

 

I look forward to your response.

 

Yours faithfully,

Tyler

 

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