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Project overview

We will conduct trials at various locations around Auckland from September 2024 to March 2026.

Our trials will determine:

  • how effective driver feedback signs are for managing speed
  • if different messages can increase their effectiveness.

A driver feedback sign displays the speed of an approaching vehicle. If the vehicle is over the speed limit, the sign will display, ‘SLOW DOWN'. We are testing a new display for when drivers are under the speed limit. It will either show a smiley face or, 'THANK YOU'.

We are doing this research because 60% of fatal crashes in New Zealand involve speeding. Small increases in speed have a significant impact on safety. The public often asks us to do more to address speeding. We will ask the community for feedback.

The signs in Phase 1 will display the driver's speed and, 'slow down'. Phase 2's signs will be the same, with the addition of the message, 'thank you' when the driver is obeying the speed limit. Phase 3 will replace the, 'thank you' message with a smiley face.
The trial will be conducted in 3 phases. Each phase will test different messages.

Trial locations

  • 514 Weymouth Road, Weymouth
  • 150A-184 Universal Drive, Henderson
  • 423-427 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
  • Greenlane West between The Drive and St Andrews Road, Epsom
  • 149 Neilson Street, Onehunga

More information

For more details about this trial, visit the New Zealand Gazette site.

Contact us

If you have any comments or want to discuss this trial with the team, email projects@at.govt.nz

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