In recent years, South Australia has ramped up its use of mobile phone detection cameras and speed enforcement technology. While the goal is road safety, many drivers are left feeling frustrated, confused, and in some cases, unfairly penalised. If you’ve ever received a fine for having your phone “visible,” or were snapped by a speed…
In what could be one of South Australia’s most extreme speeding offences, a 20-year-old learner driver was caught hurtling down the North-South Motorway at a staggering 253 km/h in a Holden Commodore SS ute. The incident occurred in July 2021, but the shocking details and consequences continue to make waves. The young driver’s ute was…
A common question among South Australian drivers is: how much can you go over the speed limit before getting a fine? While it’s tempting to think there’s a little wiggle room, the safest and smartest approach is to stick to the speed limit at all times. What’s the Official Tolerance in SA? In South Australia,…
I’ve always been curious about how precise South Australian police speed camera locations really are. We see SA Police publish a schedule of where cameras will be set up each week, but if you’ve been driving around Adelaide long enough, you might have noticed that the actual camera locations don’t always match the list. So,…
With the 2024 Christmas school holidays underway, recent SAPOL data from 2023 has revealed the top 10 regional locations where drivers were caught speeding by both fixed and mobile cameras. Alarmingly, half of these sites were located in the Adelaide Hills, highlighting the importance of sticking to the speed limit as holiday traffic increases. Fixed…
One common question we often hear asked is whether speed cameras flash when they capture a speeding offence? Here’s what we know about the types of speed cameras and their flashes. Mobile Speed Cameras Mobile speed cameras are frequently moved between locations across Adelaide and are highly effective in detecting speed. Unlike fixed cameras, mobile…
The new mobile phone detection cameras across Adelaide are now live and actively issuing fines to drivers caught using their phones illegally. Installed at high-traffic locations, these AI-powered cameras aim to reduce driver distraction and make our roads safer. Fixed Mobile Phone Camera Locations The cameras have been strategically placed along major Adelaide corridors to…
Major Road Closures for VAILO Adelaide 500 Start Friday Starting Friday, 8 November, several key roads around Adelaide’s CBD will be closed for the Adelaide 500, with closures affecting routes primarily east of the city centre. Main Roads Closed: Reopening ScheduleMost roads will reopen on 19 November, with all closures lifted by 21 November. For…
Adelaide’s newly implemented mobile phone detection cameras have already made their presence felt, raking in significant revenue in just the first week of enforcement. Following the end of a three-month grace period, SA Police issued a staggering 2,544 fines to drivers caught using their phones at the wheel. Each offence carries a hefty $556 fine,…
