Speeding Conviction Offences (exceeding 50 km per hour)

There are often “hot spots” for this where there is fixed surveillance equipment, such as the Waterview Tunnel, where the speed limit is 80 kilometres per hour, and a motorist may drive at a speed exceeding 130 kilometres per hour. If captured at this speed, it is deemed a criminal charge rather than merely an infringement. If a person is convicted of this offence, and the court is satisfied that the offence relates to road safety, under section 80 of the Land Transport Act 1998, the court may order that the person be disqualified from driving for such period as the court thinks fit. This is something to avoid. If no defence is available, a client may be eligible for a discharge without conviction or wish to avoid any driving disqualification that may follow.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) is increasingly prosecuting excessive speeding offences detected solely by speed cameras where the recorded speed exceeds the applicable speed limit by more than 50 kilometres per hour. These matters should not be taken lightly. They can result in substantial financial penalties and the stress, uncertainty, and inconvenience associated with a formal court process. In many cases, MutchLaw can manage the entire matter on your behalf, including appearing in court for you, meaning you may not need to attend court personally.