There are several reasons why a camera might flash even if you haven’t broken the law.
The camera may flash because:
- it is undergoing testing or maintenance
- it is recording an offence in another lane.
Camera testing and maintenance
Road safety cameras in Victoria are tested and maintained regularly to make sure they work accurately and safely. During maintenance or testing, it is normal for a camera at an intersection to flash, even when an offence has not occurred.
Read more about road safety camera testing, certification and maintenance.
Cameras monitor multiple lanes
Road safety cameras can monitor vehicles in more than one lane at a time. Offences captured by the camera are only issued as fines to the offending vehicle. If an offence occurs in a lane near you, you may see the flash.
Report a flashing camera
If you think a road safety camera is flashing incorrectly, let us know. When submitting an enquiry, please include:
- a short description of the camera and the potential issue
- the location of the camera and the direction of traffic (such as ‘southbound’)
- the date and time of your travel
- your name and email address so we can reply.
To submit an enquiry, visit Contact us(opens in a new window).
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