Rotorua police have a new tool to help make their presence known on the roads.
The city's road policing team has taken ownership of one of the new red-and-orange police cars being introduced gradually around New Zealand.
The car will be used by the highway patrol.
Rotorua police road policing manager Senior Sergeant Brendon Keenan said the aim was to be visible on the road so motorists were more mindful of their driving behaviour.
"The car stands out so people can see that police are on the roads.