LTA says Fiji’s full speed camera rollout is being slowed by weak network connectivity. Across the country, 31 camera poles have been installed, but only 14 cameras are currently in operation. The agency notes that cameras are rotated monthly among the poles to target areas with high traffic violations.
Regarding costs, a full static speed camera setup—including the pole and mounting—runs about 300,000, with the camera unit itself priced at around 200,000. Some poles are dummy stands, though they are prepared with the capacity to host cameras when connectivity and other conditions permit.
Technical challenges persist, as the cameras operate on Vodafone SIMs. The LTA indicates that once network improvements are made along the Rakiraki–Korovou corridor and part of the Serua corridor, mounting and activating cameras on those poles should proceed.
To address these gaps, the LTA has begun investing in portable speed cameras to conduct covert operations in areas where visibility and infrastructure are lacking. This aligns with ongoing efforts to bolster enforcement beyond fixed installations.
Context from ongoing programs shows a broader push toward enhanced enforcement and road safety. Portable units have already logged thousands of speeding violations on Viti Levu, underscoring the demand for flexible, real-time monitoring. The plan also includes expanding portable camera deployments in the Northern Division, with a recent contract adding multiple portable units for regions like Vanua Levu. The 2025–2026 budget contemplates further portable cameras to boost mobile enforcement, supplementing fixed cameras that have already established a groundwork for safer driving behavior.
LTA leadership emphasizes that these measures are about reducing accidents and saving lives, not generating revenue, and they continue to pair enforcement with public education campaigns to foster safer driving habits nationwide.
Takeaway: The combination of fixing network gaps, expanding portable deployments, and maintaining fixed cameras aims to deliver more consistent enforcement and a safer road environment across Fiji, with ongoing improvements expected to translate into fewer speeding incidents and better overall road safety.
Leave a comment