ACT proposes $2 million rollout of mobile noise cameras in Tāmaki
The ACT Party plans to spend $2 million on 20 portable noise-monitoring cameras for Tāmaki, aiming to raise vehicle-noise fines and curb illegal street racing.
In response to complaints from Tāmaki residents about disruptive vehicle noise, the ACT Party pledged a $2 million investment to acquire 20 mobile noise-camera units. Candidate James Christmas highlighted the need for consistent enforcement, noting that current laws depend on police being present at the right moment. The cameras would be movable, allowing deployment in neighborhoods most affected by loud cars, and would capture evidence instantly. ACT also intends to establish objective noise thresholds—86 decibels on roads limited to 50 km/h and 90 decibels on roads with speed limits between 50 and 70 km/h. Additionally, the party wants to raise the standard fine for excessive noise from $50 to $300 and increase the maximum court fine from $1,000 to $3,000.
Why it matters
It could give residents a practical tool to reduce noisy street racing and improve neighbourhood livability.
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