A couple of new cameras in the Illawarra have caught thousands of motorists red-handed. Photo: ACT Government.
A new red-light camera in Port Kembla has stung almost 3500 drivers since it was installed in October 2024.
The vast majority of drivers – 3320 – were busted speeding, but 101 were caught running the red light at the intersection of Five Islands Road and Flinders Street.
Those fines have netted the NSW Government almost three quarters of a million dollars – $738,381.
It’s understood the site for the new camera was chosen based on crash history over the past five years and was in the top 10 most dangerous intersections in NSW outside the Greater Sydney area.
Whether the camera will remain as lucrative as it has been over the past few months remains to be seen.
A Transport for NSW spokesperson said they hoped after the initial flurry of fines drivers would change their behaviour, resulting in less cash – but also fewer crashes.
“Any speeding or red-light offence on the NSW road network is a concern and camera enforcement is one of the most effective, evidence-based measures to reduce these offences,” the spokesperson said.
“It saves lives and prevents injuries.
“Red-light speed cameras dramatically reduce the number of serious crashes on our roads.
“The most recent NSW speed camera review found fatal and serious injury crashes fell by 38 per cent at red-light speed camera locations, and pedestrian casualties fell by 66 per cent.
“We urge all road users to make responsible decisions when on the road.
“Your choices behind the wheel or handlebars impact not only you but everyone around you.”
Another red-light camera was switched on just before Christmas in Warilla at the intersection between Shellharbour and Lake Entrance roads.
Data on how effective it has been is not yet available.
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