More than 114,000 speeding infringements were recorded across Perth’s freeways during 2025–26, with the Kwinana Freeway alone accounting for 96,544 detections.
The network-wide total rose 216% from the previous financial year as Western Australia expanded its fixed and mobile camera coverage. The increase matters for commuters because the latest cameras can detect speeding, mobile phone use and seatbelt offences during the same vehicle pass.
Perth freeway speeding detections triple
Authorities recorded 114,483 speeding infringements, up by 78,251 from 36,232 in 2024–25. The reported breakdown was:
- Kwinana Freeway: 96,544 infringements
- Mitchell Freeway: 13,364, up from 9,142
- Graham Farmer Freeway: 4,575, up from 735
Kwinana Freeway accounted for approximately 84% of the total. Graham Farmer Freeway had the largest proportional increase, with detections rising by more than 500%.
The 216% surge does not necessarily mean drivers suddenly became three times more likely to speed. The Cook government said the result largely reflected additional cameras and greater enforcement coverage on all three freeways.
Where the new freeway cameras operate
Fixed safety cameras operate on the Kwinana Freeway at Gentilli Way in Salter Point and Mill Point Road in South Perth. Mitchell Freeway cameras began operating near Vincent Street in Leederville and Karrinyup Road in Stirling on June 1, 2026.
Speeding infringements applied immediately at the Mitchell Freeway sites, although a temporary caution period covered mobile phone and seatbelt offences. The rollout has also raised questions about how WA’s AI cameras detect and review seatbelt offences.
Drivers caught well above the limit
Near the Mill Point Road exit, one driver was recorded travelling at 103km/h in an 80km/h zone at about 10.40pm on June 26. Another vehicle was detected at 115km/h on the same section just over an hour later.
On the Mitchell Freeway near Karrinyup Road, a motorist was photographed at 118km/h in a 100km/h zone during peak-hour traffic. Two other drivers were recorded at 123km/h and 125km/h within an hour.
WA speeding fines and demerit points
For cars, motorcycles and vehicles below 22,500kg, Western Australia’s published penalties are:
- Up to 9km/h over: $100 and no points
- More than 9km/h to 19km/h over: $200 and two points
- More than 19km/h to 29km/h over: $400 and three points
- More than 29km/h to 40km/h over: $800 and six points
- More than 40km/h over: $1,200 and seven points
Points can double during declared holiday periods. Motorists can check the relevant offences and licence risks in this guide to WA double demerits in 2026.
Do the fines total more than $11.4 million?
Applying the minimum $100 penalty to all 114,483 infringements produces a face value of approximately $11.45 million. However, this is not confirmed collected revenue.
Some offences attract larger penalties, while notices may be transferred, reviewed, withdrawn or remain unpaid. Money collected from WA speed and red-light camera fines goes into the Road Trauma Trust Account for road-safety programs.
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What WA’s AI cameras can detect
The cameras can identify speeding, illegal phone use and drivers or front-seat passengers not wearing seatbelts correctly. Mobile phone use carries a minimum $500 fine and three points, while a seatbelt offence carries a minimum $550 fine and four points.
About 83,000 offences were detected between October and January, including more than 31,000 mobile phone offences, approximately 27,000 speeding detections and about 24,000 seatbelt breaches.
Artificial intelligence screens the images first. A suspected offence is then examined by at least two independent human adjudicators before a fine is issued. Images containing no suspected violation are automatically deleted, according to the WA Road Safety Commission.
What to do if a fine arrives
Motorists can view the camera evidence through DoTDirect before paying. If the registered owner was not driving, they should nominate the responsible driver rather than pay the notice in their own name.
A review may be requested when special or extraordinary circumstances apply. Eligible individuals can also seek a payment extension or direct-debit instalments. Paying the fine can remove the ability to nominate another driver, request a review or take the matter to court.
The figures come as Western Australia’s 2026 road toll reached a reported 120 deaths by July 20—one fewer than at the same point in 2025 but 19 more than in 2024. Police have urged drivers to obey posted limits and adjust their speed for traffic, visibility, weather and road conditions.
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