Sydney speed cameras: fines, hot spots and appeals
Set against the urban sprawl of Sydney’s Inner West, there stands a sentinel. It is not an imposing statue or an architectural marvel, but a lone speed camera. Its location is the WestConnex M4 East tunnel at Croydon. In the span of a month, this device detected more than 2,400 speeding drivers, translating to about $1.3 million in fines. Is this vigilant enforcement or a broader problem with camera hot spots.
August was especially lucrative for speed cameras in Sydney. The NorthConnex tunnel at Normanhurst also tallied significant revenue. Eastbound on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, another camera added to the totals, and a camera on Ryde Road southbound at West Pymble was not far behind. You can check camera locations and alerts via Transport for NSW or Service NSW.
For drivers, the numbers feel sobering. Speed cameras, often paired with red light detection, work as deterrents and promote safer driving, yet they can also penalise momentary lapses. If you are weighing options after a notice, start with our guides on traffic offences in NSW and speeding fines, plus practical help for licence suspension appeals.
Received an infringement notice
You can appeal both speeding and red light camera offences. In many cases there is a 21-day window to act. Begin with Revenue NSW to request a review or elect court. To view the image linked to your notice, use Service NSW – view speed camera photos. If you plan to go to court, read our notes on NSW court procedures and get tailored advice from our Sydney criminal lawyers.
At Jameson Law, we understand that even careful drivers can be caught off-guard. If you are dealing with a camera infringement, we can assess prospects, explain demerit risks and prepare your matter. Call (02) 8806 0866 or contact us for help.
In a city where a single camera can generate more than a million dollars in a month, it helps to know your rights and options. Drive safe, Sydney.
