Luis Arevalo says he is at his ‘‘wits' end’’ after three years of trying to get action over drivers consistently exceeding the 30km/h speed limit in the Amberley Beach village.
‘‘Cars race past our homes at well over that speed, some so fast I cannot get their make / model or number plate.
‘‘I would estimate close to 80 to 100km/h.’’
Mr Arevalo has raised his concerns with local police and the Hurunui District Council.
He would like the council to install another speed hump on Grierson Avenue and suggested speed cameras be installed.
Hurunui District Council chief operations officer Dan Harris said staff were aware of Mr Arevalo’s concerns.
He said community support would be needed to implement more speeding restrictions, such as an extra speed hump.
‘‘Hence we suggested he work through the community channels, namely the Amberley Beach Residents and Ratepayers Committee and then the South Ward committee.’’
Mr Harris said next year’s 2024/34 Long Term Plan was the best place to consider it and he suggested Mr Arevalo make a submission.
‘‘The mean or free flow speed for this area is being controlled [kept down] on the roads.’’
Mr Eades said Grierson Avenue had a mean operating speed of 32km/h, while neighbouring Chamberlain Avenue had a mean operating speed of 26kph.
A police spokesperson said North Canterbury police were aware of reports of speeding at Amberley Beach.
‘‘If you travel above the posted speed limit, you can expect to be stopped and subjected to intervention such as engagement, education and enforcement.’’
The public were encouraged to report dangerous driving so it could be investigated, by calling 111 if it was happening now or 105 after the fact.
Details including the vehicle’s registration number were helpful, the spokesperson said.
Concerned residents could also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 anonymously.
By David Hill
Local Democracy Reporter
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