New road safety cameras now also on Mitchell Freeway

Following the rollout of fixed road safety cameras on Kwinana Freeway in February last year, new fixed cameras are now also monitoring drivers travelling on Mitchell Freeway, with cameras capable of detecting seatbelt, mobile phone and speeding offences installed at Vincent Street and Karrinyup Road.

Until November 2026, the cameras are operating under a six-month education and awareness phase. During this period, drivers caught not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones will receive caution notices rather than a traffic infringement. However, infringement notices for speeding offences will be issued, with no caution notice period.

Full enforcement is expected to commence on 1 December 2026 for all detectable offences.

The cameras are part of a statewide deployment that includes mobile safety camera trailers, which can be moved to various locations across WA. A fleet of eight safety camera trailers is currently in operation.

The fixed and mobile cameras have already delivered strong results, with the rate of seatbelt and mobile phone offences dropping by more than 85 per cent since their introduction.

RAC supports the use of the new cameras to reduce road trauma in Western Australia. As with any new technology, it is important the government monitors how they are operating to ensure they are having the right impact.