Average speed cameras activated on State Highway 1 near Foxton

Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 14 Oct, 11:25am

New point-to-point speed cameras have been switched on between Sanson and Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui. The NZ Transport Agency installed the cameras to measure average speeds between two locations on the high-risk stretch of State Highway 1. The initiative aims to reduce the number of serious and fatal crashes.

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First reported by The Post, Wed 14 Oct, 10:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 85 minutes

The PostWed 14 Oct, 10:00am

‘Expect fewer people will be killed’: State Highway 1’s point-to-point cameras start ticketing motorists (opens in new tab)
1NewsWed 14 Oct, 11:25am

Average speed cameras switched on at stretch of lower North Island highway (opens in new tab)