Fixed speed cameras get digital upgrade
As part of Queensland’s Speed Management Strategy, the Queensland Police Service has commenced a replacement plan to upgrade nine of the analogue (film based) fixed speed cameras with digital technology.
The first site to be upgraded is located on the Gold Coast Highway at Broadbeach with the remaining eight fixed speed camera sites scheduled for an upgrade over the coming months.
The reinstatement of this site follows the recent completion of roadworks associated with the Gold Coast light rail.
The upgraded technology will deliver high resolution images that will be electronically transmitted back to the Traffic Camera Office for processing.
The camera system no longer requires a white flash for illuminating speeding vehicles as the new digital system utilises infra-red flash technology, this will improve night image quality and will have no impact on residents or drivers.
Inspector Allan Hales from the Traffic Camera Office said the Broadbeach camera will be operational from today.
“This speed camera is now back in operation on the Gold Coast Highway at Broadbeach and drivers detected speeding in the area should expect an infringement in the mail,” Inspector Allan Hales said.
“The speed camera was still monitoring vehicle speeds while being upgraded and police are concerned that many motorists are still not complying with the 60 km/h speed limit in the area.
“With speed being a contributing factor to around one in five serious traffic crashes in Queensland, the QPS is committed to reducing drivers exceeding the speed limit on our roads.”
