Slovenia and Croatia expand traffic and security camera surveillance

Slovenian motorways (Slovenske autoceste) have introduced a new average speed measurement system. This technology calculates a vehicle's speed by measuring the time taken to travel between two specific points. Currently, the system is active on several sections, including the A1 Logatec – Vrhnika stretch, the A2 Ljubljana – Brod – Vodice route, and the Grosuplje – Ivančna Gorica section. Plans are underway to expand this monitoring to additional locations, such as the Podmilj – Ločica section on the A1.

In Croatia, the Međimurje county is expanding its surveillance network by adding 50 smart cameras to its existing 70 speed monitoring units. Unlike the previous focus on traffic violations, these new high-resolution cameras are designed for crime prevention and detection. The system will automatically recognize license plates at key entry and exit points, including the Varaždin Bridge, to prevent criminals from using inter-county routes to evade police. Local authorities report that existing speed cameras have already contributed to a reduction in traffic accidents involving injuries and fatalities.