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 around Wellington β and every region of New Zealand β right on your map, in real time.
Free on Android Β· No account needed Β· Covers Wellington and all of NZ
Wellington coverage
Wellington's network is tight β a compact city centre, the rush hour over the Remutaka and KΔpiti commuter routes, and winding roads around the hills and coastline. Checkpoint Watch surfaces live, community-reported alerts across the whole region.
Community-reported checkpoints on Wellington'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 Wellington 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 Wellington. Alerts are community-sourced and expire quickly to stay current.
Congestion, stalled vehicles, wind-related disruptions and other hazards reported by drivers β useful across Wellington's hills and coastal roads.
Coverage isn't limited to the Wellington region β the same live map works everywhere in New Zealand, so it's with you across the motu on any roadie or commuter run.
Why Wellington drivers use it
Designed for the way Wellingtonians 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 Wellington 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 Wellington drivers are reporting on the network β from the city centre and the Hutt Valley out to the KΔpiti Coast β plus the rest of New Zealand.
If you drive the Remutaka, SH1 or SH2 into and out of Wellington, the live map and geofence alerts are handy β especially in peak traffic. 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.