New permanent speed cameras on Hobart’s Tasman Bridge have generated more than $434,000 in revenue during their first three months of operation, new data obtained by Pulse has revealed.
The cameras have detected over 3,480 speeding offences since their activation on 17 March, with 120km/h being the highest speed recorded on the 70km/h bridge.
Data from the Department of State Growth shows the cameras monitored more than 13 million vehicle movements between March and June.
The majority of infringements were issued for minor speeding offences, with 2,422 drivers caught travelling less than 10 km/h over the limit – generating $244,622 in revenue from fines between March 17 and June 24.
1,033 motorists were caught driving between 10km/h and 30km/h over the speed limit, generating $170,539 in revenue.
However, 25 motorists were detected driving more than 30 km/h over the speed limit, with the worst offender receiving a $1,161.50 fine, six demerit points and a four-month licence disqualification for driving at 120km/h.
State Growth have pointed to concerning crash statistics on the bridge, which is Tasmania’s busiest road.
Between 2013 and 2023, the Tasman Bridge saw six serious injury crashes and approximately one non-serious injury crash every nine to 10 days.
The Department said that speed contributes to approximately one in five fatal and serious injuries in Tasmania.
“International research shows that even small increases in speeds can lead to significant increases in road trauma,” a department spokesperson said.
Similar speed cameras on the new Bridgewater Bridge are currently undergoing testing and calibration, with enforcement expected to begin in the coming weeks.
State Growth say they are reviewing their Automated Traffic Enforcement Program to identify opportunities for reducing road trauma through further automated enforcement systems.
