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A new roadside camera has caused a stir on social media after it was spotted by an eagle-eyed motorist on the side of a busy Australian highway.
Motorists took to social media after the giant camera was photographed on the Great Western Highway at May’s Hill in Sydney’s west on Wednesday.
The black and yellow box-shaped device, which has tracked wheels and a large rectangular device on top, was shared on social media.
The Australians assumed it was a new speed camera, a camera to detect drivers using mobile phones and even a “sound camera” to detect drivers on busy roads.
Transport for NSW revealed to Daily Mail Australia that the device is, in fact, a new camera being tested to monitor bus lanes.
Duncan Lucas, chief executive of Road Safety Regulation, said similar technology, used to detect unauthorized use of bus lanes, was already in operation.
“However, the technology is reaching the end of its useful life,” he said.
“As a result, Transport went to market in late 2023 seeking expressions of interest for a potential replacement for this technology, and several suppliers responded.”
Motorists took to social media after the giant camera was photographed on the Great Western Highway at May’s Hill in Sydney’s west on Wednesday.
Lucas said Transport for NSW is now considering a range of new technologies to improve bus lane management across the state.
“During the testing of new technologies, no coercive measures are adopted,” he confirmed.
The trial of new bus lane cameras comes just in time for the October long weekend in most Australian states, when police crack down on dangerous drivers.
New South Wales
NSW Police will deal with drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seatbelt and helmet offences, and stunts demerits will come into effect from 00:01 hours on Friday until 23:59 hours on Monday.
Australian Capital Territory
The double demerit points came into effect for four days from Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
queensland
Double demerits are in effect throughout the year, but only affect drivers who commit the same offense twice in 12 months.
South Australia
Although Monday is a public holiday in South Australia, there is no double demerit points system.
