How a four-member government team turned red-light cameras into speed enforcers in 3 months
A small team from Singapore's Open Government Products developed 'Roadbuster' in three months to repurpose existing red-light cameras for speed enforcement. The tool significantly reduced speeding violations in monitored areas before being retired.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the effectiveness of agile, internal government tech teams in solving public safety issues without relying on long-term vendor contracts.
The Roadbuster tool processed 120,000 speeding cases in two years before it was retired, and speeding violations fell by 66 per cent at locations where it was activated.
A red-light camera deployed along Jurong West Street 61 on Feb 22, 2024. It is used to detect vehicles that commit red-light running offences. (Photo: CNA/Eugene Goh)
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