π³πΏ Built for New Zealand
Checkpoint Watch is a community of drivers looking out for each other. See police checkpoints, speed cameras, RBT and road hazards across Christchurch β and every region of New Zealand β right on your map, in real time.
Free on Android Β· No account needed Β· Covers Christchurch and all of NZ
Christchurch coverage
Christchurch's road network is spread out β from the ring road and suburban grid to the northern and southern one-ways and the popular routes out to the Canterbury plains. Checkpoint Watch surfaces live, community-reported alerts across the whole region.
Community-reported checkpoints on Christchurch's arterial routes and in and around the suburbs β so you can slow down and drive to the conditions.
See reported speed camera locations around Christchurch and the surrounding commuter corridors, in general terms β always treat any active speed enforcement as live.
Random breath-testing (RBT) checkpoints are set up and moved often around Christchurch. Alerts are community-sourced and expire quickly to stay current.
Congestion, stalled vehicles, debris and other hazards reported by drivers β useful across Christchurch and the routes out to the plains.
Coverage isn't limited to the Christchurch region β the same live map works everywhere in New Zealand, so it's with you on a trip down to Queenstown, up the coast or anywhere in between.
Why Christchurch drivers use it
Designed for the way Cantabrians actually drive β simple, quick, and looking out for the community.
No subscriptions, no hidden costs β supported by simple banner ads that appear only after you've reported or engaged.
Alerts come from real drivers on the road, reporting what they genuinely see β so the map reflects what people are actually hitting right now.
Open the app, and you're in. An account is optional and only for building your reputation in the community.
A clean, real-time map that auto-centres on you β watch Christchurch around you and the whole country at a glance.
Background monitoring notifies you when you're within 5 km of a reported checkpoint. No need to keep the app open while you drive.
Reports auto-degrade at 30 minutes and expire after 60, so you only ever see current information β never stale.
FAQ
Yes. Alerts reflect wherever Christchurch drivers are reporting on the network β from the ring road and suburbs out to the Canterbury region β plus the rest of New Zealand.
Yes. The same live map works right across the South Island β handy on the run to Queenstown, up the KaikΕura coast or anywhere else. Always keep your eyes on the road.
The app surfaces community-reported speed enforcement in general terms. Fixed and mobile camera placements change frequently, so always drive to the posted limit β never rely on any single alert.
Yes, completely free with simple banner ads. Direct APK download, no Google Play required, and no account needed to start.
Free Β· Android 8.0+ Β· ~100 MB Β· a quick, signed release built right here in New Zealand.
Download APKAndroid may ask to allow "Install unknown apps" for this source. That's normal for direct APK downloads β allow it and tap Install.
Prefer the overview? Visit the main Checkpoint Watch NZ site for features, screenshots and more.