How the cameras work
Cameras are trailer-mounted and parked on roadsides to photograph approaching vehicles. Infra-red flash units are used for illumination of the number plates and for the cabin interiors (resulting in monochrome images).
Low-mounted cameras record the number plate of each vehicle, and the space above the dashboard, and elevated cameras record the lap areas of both the driver and front-seat passenger.
The cameras are enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) software. Cameras take high-resolution images any time of the day or night, and in all traffic and weather conditions.
How the cameras work
Cameras are trailer-mounted and parked on roadsides to photograph approaching vehicles. Infra-red flash units are used for illumination of the number plates and for the cabin interiors (resulting in monochrome images).
Low-mounted cameras record the number plate of each vehicle, and the space above the dashboard, and elevated cameras record the lap areas of both the driver and front-seat passenger.
The cameras are enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) software. Cameras take high-resolution images any time of the day or night, and in all traffic and weather conditions.
Using artificial intelligence software
The cameras use artificial intelligence (AI) software to filter images and detect possible mobile phone use by the driver, or failure to wear a seatbelt by the driver and front seat passenger.
The AI technology automatically reviews the images it takes. If it does not see a potential offence, it will reject the image.
If the AI detects a driver who may be using a portable device or not wearing their seatbelt it flags the image for further review. Images where there might be a potential offence are then checked and verified by a qualified independent officer.
Illegally using a mobile phone when driving significantly increases the risk of being involved in a serious crash. It is estimated that the new cameras will prevent 95 casualty crashes a year.
Find out more about how the camera’s work visit the Department of Justice cameras save lives website.
Your privacy
The government values protecting the privacy of drivers and passengers and will continue to work closely with the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner to ensure the cameras operate in compliance with privacy obligations.
For more information about the ways in which the images are captured by the cameras, please visit the Victoria Government website here.