Combined red light/speed cameras
What is a combined red light/speed camera?
A combined red light/speed camera is placed at a signalised intersection and is able to detect both failure to obey the red traffic signal and speeding. The speed detection component of the camera can operate on the red, yellow and green signal.
Where are combined red light/speed cameras located?
View the fixed camera locations page for more information.
How are combined red light/speed camera sites selected?
Combined red light/speed camera locations are selected by analysing crashes (or the potential for crashes) that have occurred at signalised intersections.
Intersections with the highest frequency of crashes are considered for a combined red light/speed camera. Candidate sites are then ranked according to crash number and severity, and the highest ranking sites are first to be assessed by the Queensland Police Service for cameras. This assessment takes into account matters such as site risk factors, technical feasibility and Australian standards requirements. Locations are selected using the most recent five year crash data available at the time of selection.
View the crash history used to select fixed camera locations fact sheet (PDF, 62 KB) for more information.
How do they work?
Like other fixed cameras, combined red light/speed cameras operate automatically day and night. The camera can detect both red light running and speeding at the same time. This means that motorists who exceed the speed limit can be fined for speeding through a traffic light whether the signal is red, yellow or green. An infringement notice will be issued for either offence.
Combined red light/speed cameras will be regularly inspected and tested to ensure accuracy of speed detections, in accordance with legislative requirements. All cameras are calibrated annually and certified to validate their accuracy.
What happens if my vehicle is photographed?
Visit the Queensland Police Service website for more information.
