Nearly $1 million worth of speeding tickets were issued to Auckland motorists using the Waterview Tunnel in just five weeks.
Police operate four speed cameras in the tunnel area, with one at each entrance and exit to the tunnel.
Figures released to the Herald under the Official Information Act shows 9756 speeding infringement notices were issued to drivers between July 21 - the day the cameras went live - and August 31.
The total value of the notices generated by speed cameras operating in the Waterview Tunnel was $948,220.
Police noted the amount recorded on each notice did not necessarily indicate the amount paid.
Of the 1,520,767 vehicle trips taken in the tunnel during the July 21 - August 31 time period, 6 in 1000, or .6 per cent, attracted a speeding fine.