South Australia is set to enhance its traffic enforcement capabilities with a significant investment of $7.4 million in advanced speed-monitoring technology. This initiative, involving the acquisition of state-of-the-art cameras from Swedish firm Sensys Gatso, aims to bolster road safety by meticulously tracking vehicle speeds. These sophisticated devices will be capable of monitoring speeds up to 32 times per second across six lanes, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
In addition to these high-tech cameras, the government will implement point-to-point average speed monitoring zones. These measures are expected to significantly boost the efficiency of traffic law enforcement. According to a report from News Corp, the new technology could lead to an increase in speeding ticket revenue by approximately $1.7 million in the upcoming financial year.
A spokesperson for South Australian Police (SAPOL) highlighted the benefits of the new system, stating: “The new systems are expected to provide up-to-date traffic enforcement technology, enhanced support and maintenance arrangements, and increase SAPOL’s flexibility in enforcement and data processing.”
SAPOL further emphasized the necessity of updating their technology regularly to ensure it remains effective and aligned with the latest advances in photographic detection devices. “Modernizing these systems supports South Australia’s broader road safety objectives, helping to reduce road trauma and improve community safety,” the spokesperson added.
“SAPOL notes that all technology requires periodic replacement, and the organisation is committed to ensuring its systems remain contemporary, effective, and aligned with advances in photographic detection device technology.
“Modernising these systems supports South Australia’s broader road safety objectives, helping reduce road trauma and improve community safety.”
Under the collective terms of the two contracts, cameras and safety devices will be installed at new and existing sites, the SA Police spokesperson said.
SA Police’s official statistics showed preliminary figures indicated 87 people died in fatal collisions in 2025, with 10 already killed so far this year.
