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STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Police can run red lights when heading to emergencies but why do so many Christchurch drivers think they can do the same? (Video first published in January 2019) Three red light cameras will be switched on later this year to catch motorists illegally running through intersections in Christchurch. A red light camera was installed at the intersection of Bealey Ave and Madras St in 2018, but it had only been used to collect data and no infringements had been issued from it. By contrast, Auckland had 20 cameras by February last year, with more to be added. Christchurch once ...

Fines will soon be handed out to drivers creeping into bus lanes on a busy Christchurch road

Controversial Christchurch CBD intersection hasn't lasted long, although "you'd expect to get a couple of decades out of a design," independent transport planner says.

“This is obviously a pressure point for our community.” Results from the unscientific poll indicated there was significant support for reinstating the 70kmh limit, with an estimated 95 to 98 per cent of the 5000 votes in favour. Harris said changing the limit back was just common sense. “I would never argue about safety, but that’s not the issue,” he said. “They should have listened to the voice of the public to begin with.” Harris met with Doocey before Christmas and a petition has now been launched to try reverse the council’s decision. Doocey said: “It is clear fro...

“I was absolutely overwhelmed by the number of responses to my online poll,” he said. “My offices are often barometers of how residents feel on issues ... it’s clear from the overwhelming response that people are frustrated and want some action.” Doocey said he would be meeting with some concerned residents this week to discuss the next steps. The decision was made by the Christchurch City Council after it identified Marshland, Spencerville, Kainga and Mairehau roads as high risk with unacceptable crash records. Across the whole area there were four fatal, 28 serious, 77 minor...