Speed enforcement cameras remain non-operational along Kehä I ring road in Finland

Speed enforcement cameras along the Kehä I ring road in Finland have been out of operation for over a year due to an update of their measurement technology, according to Svenska Yle. Kaisa Sedig, a commissioner at the police traffic safety center, explained that these cameras have a limited lifespan that eventually expires.

Certain sections of Kehä I are among the busiest road segments in Finland, and these cameras have been instrumental in monitoring speeding incidents. Despite their absence, Sedig noted that the automatic surveillance system supports police monitoring on these high-traffic roads. The police continue to conduct traditional enforcement without the aid of automatic cameras.

Before being taken out of service in early 2023, the Kehä I speed enforcement cameras recorded violations from 936 motorists within the first few months of the year. Sedig emphasized that automatic enforcement is still active in various other locations across Finland, and the lack of cameras along Kehä I does not pose a significant issue for police operations.

Additionally, Sedig mentioned that some camera poles along roads might not have functional cameras installed. Their primary purpose is to deter speeding, regardless of whether a camera is present. Other traffic enforcement cameras in the country also require regular maintenance.

The police have not communicated the lack of speed enforcement cameras along Kehä I. Sedig noted that it is not typical for police to disclose which cameras are being serviced, as they maintain a tactical approach regarding automatic enforcement. The updates are managed by the ELY Centre and Fintraffic, which has not provided comments to Svenska Yle regarding the delay in updates due to staff holidays. The timeline for the completion of these updates is still unknown.