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Checkpoint Watch Wellington — live police checkpoints & speed cameras.
Checkpoint Watch is a community of drivers looking out for each other. See police checkpoints, speed cameras, RBT and road hazards around Wellington — and every region of New Zealand — right on your map, in real time.
Free on Android · No account needed · Covers Wellington and all of NZ
Wellington coverage
What you'll see around Wellington.
Wellington's network is tight — a compact city centre, the rush hour over the Remutaka and Kāpiti commuter routes, and winding roads around the hills and coastline. Checkpoint Watch surfaces live, community-reported alerts across the whole region.
Police checkpoints
Community-reported checkpoints on Wellington's arterial routes and in and around the suburbs — so you can slow down and drive to the conditions.
Fixed & mobile speed cameras
See reported speed camera locations around Wellington and the surrounding commuter corridors, in general terms — always treat any active speed enforcement as live.
RBT / breath testing
Random breath-testing (RBT) checkpoints are set up and moved often around Wellington. Alerts are community-sourced and expire quickly to stay current.
Road hazards
Congestion, stalled vehicles, debris and other hazards reported by drivers — useful on Wellington's busy routes, especially at peak times.
Coverage isn't limited to the Wellington region — the same live map works everywhere in New Zealand, so it's with you on the commute, a trip to the Kāpiti Coast or a longer roadie south.
Why Wellington drivers use it
Free, fast and community-sourced.
Designed for the way Wellingtonians actually drive — simple, quick, and looking out for the community.
100% free
No subscriptions, no hidden costs — supported by simple banner ads that appear only after you've reported or engaged.
Community-sourced
Alerts come from real drivers on the road, reporting what they genuinely see — so the map reflects what people are actually hitting right now.
No account needed
Open the app, and you're in. An account is optional and only for building your reputation in the community.
Live map of NZ
A clean, real-time map that auto-centres on you — watch Wellington around you and the whole country at a glance.
Geofence alerts
Background monitoring notifies you when you're within 5 km of a reported checkpoint. No need to keep the app open while you drive.
Alerts auto-expire
Reports auto-degrade at 30 minutes and expire after 60, so you only ever see current information — never stale.
FAQ
Wellington questions
Does Checkpoint Watch cover all of Wellington?
Yes. Alerts reflect wherever Wellington drivers are reporting on the network — from the Hutt Valley and Kāpiti commuter routes through to suburban streets and the wider Wellington region, plus the rest of New Zealand.
Are speed cameras in Wellington reported?
The app surfaces community-reported speed enforcement in general terms. Fixed and mobile camera placements change frequently, so always drive to the posted limit — never rely on any single alert.
Will alerts work while I'm on the motorway?
Yes. The app runs in the background and can notify you when you're within 5 km of a reported checkpoint — perfect for Wellington road trips and commutes. Always keep your eyes on the road.
Is this really free in Wellington?
Yes, completely free with simple banner ads. Direct APK download, no Google Play required, and no account needed to start.
What is an RBT checkpoint?
RBT stands for random breath testing. NZ Police set up RBT checkpoints where any driver can be stopped and breath-tested — around Wellington they move often, which is why community RBT alerts expire quickly.
Get Checkpoint Watch for Wellington — free.
Free · Android 8.0+ · ~100 MB · a quick, signed release built right here in New Zealand.
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Prefer the overview? Visit the main Checkpoint Watch NZ site for features, screenshots and more.