Mobile Speed Camera Deployment and Violation Statistics

Mobile camera data includes the 'Highest Speed' and 'Average Speed' of fined vehicles, though these metrics are suppressed for records after May 18, 2018. The dataset details camera visits, including 'TimeAtSiteInHours', 'Number Checked', and 'Posted Speed' for specific streets and locations. It is provided by the ACT government via data.act.gov.au and was last updated in January 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze the correlation between 'Posted Speed' and the 'Highest Speed' recorded to identify high-risk road segments.
• Model camera deployment efficiency by predicting 'Number Checked' based on 'TimeAtSiteInHours' and 'Street' location.
• Assess temporal trends in speeding by aggregating 'Average Speed' and violation counts by 'Date'.
• Evaluate site selection strategies by joining location 'Description of Site' with external geospatial data on accident rates.

Strengths

• Contains multiple specific metrics per visit including 'Highest Speed', 'Average Speed', and 'Number Checked'.
• Includes temporal data ('Date') and operational details ('TimeAtSiteInHours') for analysis.
• Links to external authoritative geospatial data for camera latitude and longitude coordinates.

Limitations

• Critical speed metrics ('Highest Speed', 'Average Speed') are unavailable for all records after May 18, 2018.
• Sample size, row count, and overall dataset size are unknown, limiting statistical reliability assessments.
• Geographic coverage is limited to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), as indicated by the source organization.

Provenance

Source

www.data.act.gov.au (Access Canberra, ACT Government).

Collection Method

Collected from operational mobile speed camera units.

Time Range

From inception to present, with a noted data suppression change on May 18, 2018.

Freshness

Last updated January 2026, indicating ongoing maintenance.

Geography

Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia.