Speed Cameras

Speed cameras are a joint initiative by the Transport Administration and the Police and Border Guard Board, implemented as part of Estonia’s national traffic safety program.

The purpose of speed cameras is to reduce the number of accidents by calming traffic and maintaining speed limits on dangerous road sections. These cameras encourage drivers to follow traffic rules, knowing that any violations will be detected.

International studies indicate that speed cameras can reduce traffic accidents with casualties by approximately 20%. High speeds account for an estimated 20% of road fatalities in Europe, resulting in about 8,500 deaths annually.

Benefits of Automated Speed Monitoring

Automated speed enforcement offers several advantages over traditional methods:

• Efficiency: A high probability of detecting speeding violations.
• Speed: Fine notices are promptly sent to the responsible vehicle user after the violation is recorded.
• Cost-effectiveness: Processes are highly automated, minimizing the need for human involvement and enabling resources to focus on preventing and detecting other traffic violations.
• Reliability: Every violation is documented with a photograph, significantly reducing the risk of errors.
• Fairness: All violations are recorded, and penalties are consistent, with a fixed fine rate for every exceeded kilometer per hour (1 km/h = 5 euros).

Locations of Speed Cameras

The placement of speed cameras considers factors such as accident statistics involving injuries over the past five years, traffic density, the prevalence of speeding, electricity availability, and local conditions. Road signs are also installed to inform drivers about automated enforcement zones.

As of October 30, 2024, 67 speed camera cabins are installed on state roads, with five capable of measuring speed in both directions. In total, Estonia has 72 speed camera cabins.

• 12 cabins on the Tallinn–Tartu–Võru–Luhamaa road (km 89–206);
• 10 cabins on the Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla road (km 92–143);
• 15 cabins on the Tallinn–Narva road (km 93–202);
• 7 cabins on the Ääsmäe–Haapsalu–Rohuküla road (km 3–60);
• 3 cabins on the Saku–Laagri road (km 1–9);
• 4 cabins on the Tallinn–Rannamõisa–Kloogaranna road (km 13–19);
• 6 cabins on the Tallinn–Rapla–Türi road (km 7–26);
• 6 cabins on the Tallinn–Paldiski road (km 15–36);
• 2 cabins on the Risti–Virtsu–Kuivastu road (km 42–43);
• 1 cabin on the Rakvere–Haljala road (km 3);
• 1 cabin on the Tartu-Tiksoja road (km 7);
• 2 cabins in Tallinn at the intersection of Tulika, Endla Streets, and Sõpruse Avenue (Kristiine intersection);
• 3 cabins on Reidi Street in Tallinn.

The Transport Administration has 34 monitoring systems that are periodically relocated to ensure flexibility and effectiveness.

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