Speed limit changes in Lower Hutt
Hi all. When checking the website link below via NZTA/Waka Kotahi, the National Speed Limit Register database is used which by my understanding takes precedence over actual physical signage in any safety camera dispute. "In New Zealand, the National Speed Limit Register (NSLR) is the authoritative "single source of truth" for speed limits and generally takes legal precedence over physical signage".
speedlimits.nzta.govt.nz...
It is clear that all streets that were 30km/h in the initial areas of speed reduction roll-out a few years ago (e.g. Jackson St, Kensington Ave, etc) have all reverted back to 50 km/h as of 1 Feb 2026 in the NSLR. If you enter a dummy address, then use the map pin to navigate, and the dates of 31/1/2026 then 1/2/2026 are entered, it is clear the reversion back to 50km/h for all of those streets in the register has occurred with inconsistent physical signage still in place nearly 2 months later.
Given the propensity of safety camera presence in the Hutt since late last year, with confusing signage around school-zones that resulted in a mass refund as per the RNZ (and subsequent Stuff, NZ Herald, Scoop, TV1 website feature) link below, it is recommended that careful checks of infringements, even if previously paid may result in a refund in which I am personally perusing with my historic ticket that is functionally equivalent to the Rata St incident.
www.rnz.co.nz...
It is surprising that the Hutt City Council has not used its 'Nga Karere' news portal to advise of these speed limit changes.
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