As part of a strategy to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, Tasmania Police is today announcing the locations of eight fixed speed cameras that will come into operation in coming weeks.

They will be a permanent deterrent to speeding on higher risk roads.

The first of the fixed speed cameras has been installed on the Brooker Highway at Rosetta. It has been capturing test data since June 1 and will go live on Wednesday 17 June.

Already test data has been capturing an average of 62 speed detections a day. Infringement notices will be issued for offences from Wednesday.

The eight fixed camera sites will be spread throughout the State in locations that meet several criteria, including a high number of traffic crashes, a high speed limit and a high volume of traffic.

The locations are:

• Southern Outlet at Tolmans Hill (South)
• Tasman Highway at Cambridge park (South)
• Brooker Highway at Queens Domain (South)
• Brooker Highway at Rosetta (South)
• Bass Highway at Round Hill (North-West)
• Bass Highway at East Devonport (North-West)
• East Tamar Highway at Invermay (North)
• Midlands Hwy at Kings Meadows Link Road (North)

It will take several weeks for all cameras to be installed.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Mark Mewis said:

“In 2014 speed was the number one crash factor in fatal and serious injury crashes.

“Fixed cameras are a proven deterrent to speeding and the locations have been chosen to maximise their impact.

“These are visible cameras that will be there 24/7.

“We want them to enhance drivers’ awareness of their speed, not just when they’re near them but all the time.

“Potential locations were assessed for suitability against criteria such as volume of traffic, number of traffic crashes, two-way visibility and availability of power supply.

“The fixed speed cameras will be able to operate 24/7 and will free up police to undertake other road safety duties, particularly on higher speed rural roads.

“We also conduct regular covert and high visibility patrols and specific road safety operations.

“There will be greater driver perception of the likelihood of being caught speeding and that will provide a safer road environment for everyone,” Mr Mewis said.

Tasmania Police has 190 speed detection devices, including the eight new fixed speed camera sites and the two existing fixed speed cameras on the Tasman Bridge.

The camera network will be centrally managed by DPEM, using wireless technology.  The cameras use laser technology and some cameras will be able to rotate 180 degrees, monitoring traffic flow in both directions.

The $470,000 project is being funded by the Road Safety Advisory Council.