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The top 10 regional sites for drivers caught speeding by both fixed and mobile speed cameras has been revealed ahead of school holidays – with half of them located in the Adelaide Hills.
According to 2023 SAPOL data, the worst location in regional SA for drivers caught speeding was the fixed camera at Crafers on the South Eastern Freeway, which nabbed 7,012 motorists and cost drivers $3,985,553 including VOC levy.
In fact, the top four regional fixed cameras were all located on the South Eastern Freeway in the Adelaide Hills – three of them being point-to-point cameras.
Of the worst mobile camera spots in regional SA, Ironbank Rd in Ironbank clocked 772 speeding drivers at a total cost of $407,036 (including VOC).
Again, five of the top 10 regional mobile locations were located in the Adelaide Hills, prompting an RAA plea for Hills drivers to stick to the speed limit as school holidays begin.
RAA Senior Manager Safety & Infrastructure said exceeding the speed limit by even a small amount increased the risk of a serious crash.
“Excessive speed is one of the fatal five causes of road trauma – and contributes to 30 per cent of fatal crashes on our roads,” Mr Mountain said.
“The list of regional fixed and mobile speed cameras shows thousands of drivers are either deliberately or inadvertently driving faster than the speed limit in our regions.
“If you drive on the South Eastern Freeway, make sure you’re paying close attention to the speed limit, which may be lower due to roadworks or another reason that isn’t immediately obvious.
“Other roads in the Hills may have lower traffic volumes and it may be tempting to creep over the limit – but doing so puts other road users at risk.
“Drivers need to be aware that even small increases in speed mean you will travel a longer distance before you can react and bring your vehicle to a stop if something unexpected occurs on the road.”
Mr Mountain said approximately 70 per cent of lives lost on SA roads occurred in the state’s regions.
“With school holidays beginning this week, many motorists may be heading to our regions with their families during the next fortnight, so this is a timely reminder that exceeding the speed limit puts yourself and other road users at risk.
“We must remember to drive to the conditions and at a speed that allows us to safely respond to unexpected situations or come to a safe stop if required.
“It’s also still important to be vigilant near schools even during the holiday period as some will be offering holiday programs so children may be present, particularly during drop off and pick up times.”
| Location | Type | Offences | Fines (incl. VOC Levy) | |
| 1 | South Eastern Fwy, Crafers | Mid Block | 7,012 | $3,985,553 |
| 2 | South Eastern Fwy, Nairne to Callington | Point to Point | 1,239 | $729,008 |
| 3 | South Eastern Fwy, Callington to Mt Barker Summit | Point to Point | 799 | $462,301 |
| 4 | South Eastern Fwy, Nairne | Point to Point | 724 | $414,315 |
| 5 | Port Wakefield Rd, Port Wakefield to Two Wells | Point to Point | 698 | $417,773 |
| 6 | Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells to Port Wakefield | Point to Point | 620 | $363,833 |
| 7 | Victor Harbor Rd, Whites Valley to Tatachilla | Point to Point | 344 | $187,880 |
| 8 | Dukes Hwy, Coonalpyn to Ki Ki | Point to Point | 319 | $183,714 |
| 9 | South Eastern Fwy, Callington (west) | Mid Block | 252 | $150,222 |
| 10 | Dukes Hwy, Ki Ki to Coonalpyn | Point to Point | 244 | $141,316 |
| Location | Speed Limit | Offences | Fines (incl. VOC Levy) | |
| 1 | Ironbank Rd, Ironbank | 60 | 772 | $407,036 |
| 2 | Kersbrook Rd, Kersbrook | 80 | 678 | $371,628 |
| 3 | Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Verdun | 50 | 602 | $267,373 |
| 4 | Sutton Ave, Mount Gambier | 50 | 588 | $230,321 |
| 5 | Alexandrina Rd, Mount Barker | 50 | 496 | $208,287 |
| 6 | Haylock Rd, North Moonta | 50 | 428 | $228,912 |
| 7 | Battunga Rd, Meadows | 50 | 426 | $207,083 |
| 8 | Murray St, Nuriootpa | 50 | 410 | $176,151 |
| 9 | Paris Creek Rd, Paris Creek | 80 | 363 | $205,045 |
| 10 | North Tce, Port Elliot | 50 | 308 | $118,569 |