{"id":594218,"date":"2026-09-08T19:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/594218\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T19:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:44:11","slug":"mobile-speed-cameras-11-graffitied-one-trailer-tyre-slashed-in-past-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/594218\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile speed cameras: 11 graffitied, one trailer tyre slashed in past year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">The NZTA said the vandalism was disappointing, created unnecessary costs and put road users at risk.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The NZTA says vandalism of mobile speed camera units puts road users at risk and is a criminal offence. Photo \/ NZTA\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The NZTA says vandalism of mobile speed camera units puts road users at risk and is a criminal offence. Photo \/ NZTA<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThe risk of death and serious injury is reduced if people drive to the speed limit,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cIntentional vandalism is also a criminal offence and will be reported to NZ Police.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen said there was always backlash when new enforcement methods were introduced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cI can think back and remember when fixed cameras were first introduced and there was a period of vandalism and attacks on the cameras but then people got used to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen says there is always backlash when new enforcement methods are introduced.\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen says there is always backlash when new enforcement methods are introduced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">Thomsen said the camera-trailer units were built to be strong and withstand damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThey\u2019re not flimsy, fragile or easily damaged but that doesn\u2019t mean we want people trying to break them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">He disputed claims the new cameras were unfair or hidden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThey are still quite visible, you\u2019re able to see them if you\u2019re looking ahead and paying attention.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">Thomsen said they were an effective tool for authorities to use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThey can be used at places like roadwork sites where you might not be able to have a fixed camera parked on the side of the road.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"eYVVqkRVmn\" style=\"display:none\">Jacob Jones is a Newstalk ZB reporter working out of the Auckland newsroom. 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