Hastings camera car issued over 5000 parking tickets in five months

Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 9 Jul 2025, 3:30pm

In this story Hastings District Council

The Hastings District Council's Mobile Licence Plate Recognition system issued 5,326 parking infringement tickets between 1 January and 1 June 2025. The camera-equipped vehicle recorded the violations across Hastings and Havelock North. During this same period, foot-based parking officers issued 3,926 tickets.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 9 Jul 2025, 2:05pm

   Hastings council’s camera car snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five months (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 9 Jul 2025, 2:55pm

   Hastings 'fine sweeper' snaps over 5000 parking violations in five months (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 9 Jul 2025, 3:06pm

   ‘Fine sweeper’ snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five months (opens in new tab)

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4. Otago Daily TimesWed 9 Jul 2025, 3:30pm

   ‘Fine sweeper’ camera car snaps 5000 parking violations (opens in new tab)