Infringement Bureau
The Police Infringement Bureau is responsible for administering infringement notices relating to traffic and Sale of Liquor Act offences.
The Bureau also plays an important role in helping reduce the road toll by managing speed camera use.
The Bureau is responsible for testing speed camera equipment, site selection, issuing tickets and responding to queries.
How do I pay an infringement fee or fine?
You can pay an infringement online (a 3% convenience fee is added), or pay by cash or cheque at any branch of Westpac. You must ensure you have the ticket with you for the bank to be able to accept payments, OR you can send a cheque or money order made out to:
New Zealand Police
PO Box 6641
Wellington
with the notice number included.
If your infringement is left unpaid it is passed from Police to the Ministry of Justice Courts system and becomes a more serious fine. Fines are paid through a seperate Courts system.
Speed cameras
Speed cameras are used to help keep the road toll down. 508 people were killed on New Zealand roads in 1999 and speed was a factor in many of these accidents.
Cameras are positioned where speed has been a
significant factor in car crashes. These areas are called black
spots. The Infringement Bureau consults with local government,
the Land Transport Safety Authority and the local AA to decide on
camera sites.
Speed camera technology
The New Zealand Police uses state of the art speed camera
technology to detect speeding drivers. See our technical
information on vehicle based cameras and
static cameras
[PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format].
Free PDF viewer programs are
available to download.
Photo requests
You can request a speed camera photo [PDF format].
Statutory declaration
You can also make a statutory declaration [PDF format] relating to an infringement notice.
Owner liability
As the owner of a vehicle you are responsible for all "moving vehicle offences" involving your car.
However, you may be able to claim one of the following exemptions:
- you can prove you are no longer the car's owner
- someone else was driving the car and you are able to name that person
- after making proper enquiries you are unable to find out who was driving.
Infringement notice queries
If you receive an infringement notice and have an explanation you would like considered, you can write to:
The Police Infringement Bureau
PO Box 9147
WELLINGTON
Your explanation will be considered and the infringement may be waived. If it is not accepted, you will either have to pay the fine or ask for a court hearing. Failure to pay the fine will result in the matter being transferred to the Fines Collection Unit of the Department for Courts.
See also: Frequently Asked Questions
Useful Web Sites
- Land Transport Safety Authority
- Transcore - suppiers of the speed cameras in use in New Zealand
- Photocop - information about speed camera usage around the world
For more information, contact the Infringement Bureau by calling 0800 105 777.
