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Enforcement continuity starts before the contract ends
Source: Moneyweb · originally published
Speed enforcement depends on more than cameras: it needs equipment, back-office processing, trained people and a contract that ties them together. When that contract ends without a plan, enforcement can stop overnight.
What was reported
Moneyweb reported in January 2026 that Johannesburg’s camera enforcement halted when its service agreement expired on 23 December 2025, with no replacement appointed and some fines being written and uploaded by hand.
What we think matters
- Start the transition early. Procurement, evaluation and commissioning take time, so the clock should start well before expiry.
- Know who owns what. Equipment, data and software licences should be clearly defined in the agreement, including what happens at handover.
- Protect the evidence trail. Pending cases need a clear process for exporting and retaining data when systems change.
Whatever arrangement an authority uses, continuity should be designed in from the start, not repaired after the fact.
Referenced report: Moneyweb. This article is TraffiTek’s own commentary; please read the original report for full detail.