Data Sources & Methodology
All speed camera data on this site is sourced from official Australian government transport agencies and OpenStreetMap. We are committed to accuracy, transparency, and regular updates. This page explains where our data comes from, how we process it, and how often it is refreshed.
Government Data Sources
We source camera location data from the following official government agencies and open data portals:
New South Wales (NSW)
Agency: Transport for NSW
Method: ArcGIS REST API
Fixed speed camera locations sourced from the Transport for NSW open data ArcGIS REST API. Approximately 64 fixed camera sites across the state, updated regularly as new cameras are commissioned or decommissioned.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Agency: Data ACT Portal
Method: CSV download
Comprehensive camera location dataset from the ACT Government's open data portal. Approximately 1,235 camera records including mobile, fixed, red-light, and point-to-point cameras. One of the most detailed public datasets in Australia.
Queensland (QLD)
Agency: Queensland Police Service
Method: CSV — published mobile camera sites
Queensland is unique in publishing mobile speed camera locations in advance. Approximately 108 mobile speed camera sites are published by the Queensland Police Service. Fixed camera locations are sourced from supplementary data.
Victoria (VIC)
Agency: Cameras Save Lives (vic.gov.au)
Method: XLSX — fixed camera locations
The Victorian Government publishes fixed speed camera and red-light camera locations through the Cameras Save Lives programme. Data includes camera type, road, direction, and speed limit.
South Australia (SA)
Agency: SA Government — Speed Cameras
Method: Web scraping — published camera locations
The South Australian Government publishes speed camera locations on its official website. Data includes fixed camera locations across metropolitan Adelaide and regional areas.
OpenStreetMap (National)
Agency: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Method: Overpass API — highway=speed_camera
Community-sourced speed camera data from OpenStreetMap, using the highway=speed_camera tag. Approximately 1,115 camera records across Australia, providing coverage in states where official government data is limited (WA, TAS, NT). Data is cross-referenced with official sources to avoid duplication.
Our Methodology
Our data pipeline follows a rigorous process to ensure the camera information on this site is as accurate and complete as possible:
Collection
Camera data is collected from each official government source using their respective APIs, CSV downloads, or XLSX files. OpenStreetMap data is queried using the Overpass API with the highway=speed_camera tag filtered to Australia.
Deduplication
When cameras appear in multiple data sources (e.g., both a government dataset and OpenStreetMap), we use proximity-based deduplication with a 50-metre radius. If two camera records from different sources are within 50 metres of each other and share the same type, they are treated as duplicates. The government source is preferred as the primary record.
Classification
Each camera is classified into one of six types: fixed, mobile, red-light, average (point-to-point), school zone, or phone detection. Classification is based on the source data fields, and where ambiguous, on the camera's location context (e.g., proximity to a school zone or intersection).
Geocoding & Enrichment
Camera locations are reverse-geocoded to determine the suburb, postcode, road name, and state. Speed limit data is sourced from the original dataset where available, or inferred from road type and location. Each camera is assigned to its nearest suburb and road for browsing and filtering.
Risk Scoring
Suburbs are assigned a risk score (A through F) based on camera density — the number of cameras per square kilometre. This provides a quick indicator of how heavily monitored a suburb is. The scoring uses a percentile-based system relative to the national distribution.
Fine Information
Speeding fine amounts, demerit point scales, and penalty structures are sourced from each state's official transport or revenue agency:
- NSW: Revenue NSW and Transport for NSW
- VIC: Fines Victoria and VicRoads
- QLD: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
- SA: South Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transport
- WA: Western Australia Department of Transport
- TAS: Tasmania Department of State Growth
- ACT: Access Canberra
- NT: Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Fine amounts are updated when state governments publish revised fee schedules, which typically occurs annually. We aim to reflect changes within one week of official publication.
Accuracy & Updates
We take data accuracy seriously. Here is how we maintain the quality of our data:
- Update frequency: Camera location data is refreshed from government sources on a regular basis — typically monthly for states that update their datasets frequently, and quarterly for less active sources. OpenStreetMap data is refreshed monthly.
- Error reporting: If you notice an incorrect camera location, a missing camera, or any other data error, please contact us. We investigate all reports and update our dataset accordingly.
- Verification: Where possible, camera locations are cross-verified against multiple sources. A camera that appears in both a government dataset and OpenStreetMap has higher confidence than one sourced from a single dataset.
- Limitations: Mobile speed camera locations change daily and cannot be comprehensively tracked in real time. Our mobile camera data represents known deployment sites, not live positions. Western Australia, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory have limited official open data, so coverage in these states relies more heavily on OpenStreetMap.
Disclaimer
This website is an independent road safety resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any Australian government agency, police service, or transport authority.
While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the data presented on this site, we cannot guarantee that all camera locations, fine amounts, or regulatory information is completely up to date at all times. Camera installations change, fine schedules are revised, and regulations are updated by state governments.
This site is not a substitute for official government information. Always refer to your state's transport agency for the most current and authoritative information about speed cameras, fines, and road rules.
The purpose of this site is road safety education. The information is provided to help drivers understand the speed camera network, comply with speed limits, and stay safe on Australian roads.