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Lane keep assist warning light: what it means and what to do

Car between two lane lines, often with a cross or exclamation mark.

Book this weekSafe to keep driving for now, but get it checked this week.

The lane keep system is off or has a fault. You can still drive, but the car will not help keep you in your lane. From 1 November 2026 a lit warning for this system is also checked at the WOF on cars that have it.

What it means

Lane keep assist uses a camera behind the windscreen. A dirty or damaged windscreen, a misaligned camera or a sensor fault can switch it off and show this light.

Can I keep driving?

Yes, but drive without its help.

What to do now

  1. Clean the windscreen in front of the camera and check the system is switched on.
  2. If the light stays on, book a check this week.
  3. Ask about camera calibration if the windscreen was replaced recently.

Common causes

  • A dirty or chipped windscreen near the camera
  • Camera needing calibration after a windscreen change
  • A sensor or wiring fault
  • The system switched off

Shops near you that can check this

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Car Lab

Auckland CBD

Mechanics · WOF stations

Free written quote, or call to book

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M Tech

Henderson

Mechanics

Free written quote, or call to book

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AZ Autos

Papatoetoe

Mechanics · WOF stations

Free written quote, or call to book

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AB Autos

Panmure

Mechanics · WOF stations

Free written quote, or call to book

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Fredco

Kingsland

Mechanics · WOF stations

Free written quote, or call to book

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VIRLTD

Onehunga

Mechanics · WOF stations

Free written quote, or call to book

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Questions drivers ask

Can I drive with the lane keep assist warning light on?

Yes, but drive without its help.

What does the lane keep assist warning light mean?

The lane keep system is off or has a fault. You can still drive, but the car will not help keep you in your lane. From 1 November 2026 a lit warning for this system is also checked at the WOF on cars that have it.

What should I do when the lane keep assist warning light comes on?

Clean the windscreen in front of the camera and check the system is switched on. If the light stays on, book a check this week. Ask about camera calibration if the windscreen was replaced recently.

Need a tow? Call now

If anyone is hurt or you're in danger, call 111 first. Get off the road and wait behind the barrier.

Call AA Roadservice 0800 500 222

Members and non-members can call. Have your location and rego ready.

Other numbers to try

  • Your insurer's roadside line. Many policies include a free tow, and it's on your policy card or app.
  • Your car maker's roadside assistance, if the car is new enough.
  • A local tow company. Search "tow truck" with your suburb, and ask the price before you agree.

Need it fixed after? Find a shop near you and call them.

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