A Facebook page set up to warn Whangarei motorists of speed camera vans and police checkpoints will not ensure errant motorists won't be caught, say police.
First there was the Checkpoint Watch New Zealand Facebook page but, over the past few days, Checkpoint Watch Whangarei has emerged with posts about where police are operating.
Already the page has more than 1000 likes. The last two posts have warned motorists of speed camera by Jubilee Park and another van stationed before Shell State Highway 1, near the Ruakaka turn-off.
Northland police Senior Sergeant John Fagan said speed camera vans and checkpoints moved around regularly so alerts on a Facebook page were not a worry.
"You have to have a smart phone or be by a computer to access that information. It might mean a change of tactics for us," Mr Fagan said.
"There is still a good chance people will be caught."
He said road safety was everyone's responsibility not just a police. The national Checkpoint Watch site has attracted 39,400 likes.
The page is proving popular with many Kiwis, who have flooded it with positive comments.
Other drivers said the page had been a great aid, openly admitting they did not have a current registration, licence or warrant of fitness.
It's believed at least two people monitor Checkpoint Watch NZ and keep it updated.