Queensland motorists will soon face a greater chance of being caught for traffic offences, with a new wave of combination speed and red-light cameras set to be rolled out across south-east Queensland.

The new “combo cameras” are capable of detecting both speeding and drivers running red lights at the same intersection, allowing authorities to enforce two of the state’s most common traffic offences from a single location.

According to a report by 9 News Queensland, the expanded rollout comes as new figures reveal thousands of motorists – 8682 in the first two months of 2026 – have already been detected by existing combination camera sites, prompting the State Government to increase the number of installations across the region.

The cameras use digital technology to measure a vehicle’s speed as it approaches an intersection while simultaneously monitoring whether it enters after the traffic signal has turned red. Queensland legislation has long allowed the use of combined red-light and speed camera systems, with approved devices required to meet strict operational and calibration standards.

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The rollout forms part of the Queensland Government’s broader camera enforcement program, which has expanded significantly in recent years to include fixed and mobile speed cameras, red-light cameras, mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras, point-to-point speed cameras and school zone enforcement.

Recent State Budget papers indicate the camera network will continue to grow over the next two years, with the Government forecasting increased revenue from traffic infringement notices as additional enforcement technology is deployed. Officials say funds raised through camera-detected offences are directed towards road safety initiatives and related programs.

Road safety authorities maintain the cameras are intended to reduce crashes by discouraging dangerous driving behaviours, particularly speeding and running red lights, both of which are major contributors to serious intersection collisions.

The exact locations of the latest combination cameras have not yet been publicly confirmed, although the additional units are expected to be installed progressively across south-east Queensland.

Drivers are reminded that penalties apply for both speeding and failing to stop at a red traffic signal, meaning motorists who commit both offences at the same location may face separate infringements if detected by the new dual-function cameras.