General News
21 April, 2026
Police confirm new speed cameras
SPEED cameras near Rainforestation on the Kuranda Range have been in operation for about two months, according to police.
Rumours of speed cameras on the range have been confirmed by officer-in-charge at the Mareeba Police Station, Senior Sergeant Derek Garner, who said the cameras were being used by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
“To our knowledge, the TMR cameras located near Rainforestation on the Kuranda Range have been operating as speed cameras for about two months,” he said.
“I’m not aware of any other cameras on the range road being used as speed cameras, however, I’ve forwarded a request for information to the Cairns TMR office.”
Senior Sergeant Garner said the site at Rainforestation was previously used by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for “static speed detection”, or roadside cameras.
“However, once local officers became aware that the TMR cameras were being utilised as speed cameras, the QPS ceased using the site due to the risk of double jeopardy for drivers.
“As part of my query with TMR, I’ve asked for information around the effectiveness of the cameras in that area.”
Member for Barron River Bree James addressed rumours that existing traffic monitoring cameras had now been turned into speed cameras.
“The Kuranda Range Road traffic monitoring cameras have not been replaced. A new fixed speed camera has been co-located near the Rainforestation nature park,” she said.
The Express asked TMR to confirm how long the cameras had been operating and if there had been any public consultation that had taken place.
After a week, it said: “The department has nothing additional to add to what was provided” (by Ms James).
