High-tech new speed cameras watching drivers in one Australian state

Heavy-footed drivers are being warned to take it slow on South Australia's roads as the government rolls out new high-tech speed cameras.

The collective $7.4 million purchase from Swedish company Sensys Gatso will see cameras deployed that can monitor driver speeds about 32 times a second across six lanes.

The government is also installing point-to-point average speed monitoring zones.

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News Corp reported that the cameras are expected to increase speeding ticket revenue by $1.7 million in the next financial year.

"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," a SA Police spokesperson said.

"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."

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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.