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Fixed Speed Camera Locations Australia
Updated 7 Nov 2024
Rachel White
Speed is the number one factor in crashes that result in serious injuries and fatalities, and one of the goals of the police in states and territories across Australia is to make drivers more aware of the speeds they are doing. One way to do this is to have fixed speed cameras installed in areas where speed limits may be overlooked.
What is a fixed speed camera?
Fixed speed cameras are permanently installed cameras that monitor the speed of traffic and identify any vehicle exceeding the signed speed limit. A photographic detection device will take an image of the speeding vehicle, the image will be reviewed and a penalty/infringement notice may be issued to the registered owner of that vehicle.
Fixed speed cameras are positioned in locations based on crash history or assessed risk. They may also be positioned on roads where it may be difficult to monitor traffic by other means. State road management departments make an assessment of risk and advise the police, who then determine what type of monitoring can safely be undertaken in those areas.
The position of speed cameras in each state and the crash history data are available to view online:
Queensland
QLD Fixed Speed & Red Light Camera Locations
New South Wales
NSW Fixed Speed & Red Light Camera Locations
ACT
ACT Traffic Speed Camera Locations
Victoria
VIC Road Safety Camera Locations
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
WA Red Light & Speed Camera Locations
Northern Territories
NT Red Light & Speed Camera Locations
The locations of fixed speed cameras and speed detection zones are openly accessible, making this information readily available to everyone in the community. With this transparency, there are no excuses for speeding in these areas.
Setting up speeding devices
Regarding speed cameras, the police have the discretion to decide their placement and setup. It is not the police's policy to intentionally hide these cameras. Instead, speed cameras serve as a deterrent, functioning as speed awareness tools designed to reduce accidents.
Who sets speed limits?
State road management departments set the speed limits based on the following:
Number of traffic lanes
Crash history
If there is parking on the road
Development and housing in the area
Property access points
If there are traffic signals
Speed limits can be reviewed and changed if it is seen to reduce the number of crashes.
The strategy is "Towards Zero," aiming for zero deaths and serious injuries from road accidents—ZERO! Nobody wants to receive that devastating knock on the door or phone call from the authorities. While some may view safety measures as revenue-driven, consider this: driving is one of the most hazardous activities we engage in. So, let’s align with the law and pay closer attention to speed signs and our speedometer.
Written By
Rachel White
Rachel spent her early adult life around cars, motorsport and hands-on with her own cars. This interest moved into various careers within the Automotive industry. Joined with her passion for writing, Rachel loves putting the two together to share her experience, so we can all become AutoGuru’s.