ACT signs $63M camera deal amid accuracy concerns
The ACT Government signed a $63 million camera upgrade deal amid accuracy questions.
The ACT Government hired Acusensus Australia to upgrade mobile detection cameras that fine drivers for phone use, seatbelt breaches, and speeding. The deal is reportedly worth $63 million over five years, reaching up to $210 million if two five-year options are used.
Rollout starts mid-2027. The new cameras will detect many road safety breaches.
A government worker, not the system, decides whether to issue fines. A public petition asks for an outside audit.
Critics say the government doesn't know the error rate. No data exists on wrong identifications or false positives.
The government says it's sure the system works. It has issued almost 58,000 fines totalling $36 million since late 2025.
- $63 million over five years
- Base contract value
- $210 million
- With options
- Almost 58,000 totalling $36 million
- Fines issued since late 2025
- Mid-2027
- Rollout start
Why it mattersCanberra drivers could face more fines as cameras expand. But questions remain about whether the system is correct.
AustraliaACT residents will see more mobile and fixed cameras on roads as the detection system rolls out, with possible cost implications for drivers.
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