Aussie teen Beau Jackson exposes ‘sneaky speed camera tactic’

A teen known for warning NSW drivers of not-so-obvious speed cameras has revealed what he claims is their most used tactic to go unnoticed.

An Aussie teen on a mission to expose the “sneaky” way mobile speed cameras catch drivers in NSW has revealed what he believes is one of the most used tactics.

Beau Jackson, a self-proclaimed “speed camera crusader”, recently posted a video to TikTok showing a mobile speed camera car parked next to another road sign.

“This is their tactics, parking next to other signs so they blend in,” the 17-year-old told his nearly 60,000 followers.

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From February this year, the NSW Government promised to install “Your speed has been checked” signs on the roof of all mobile speed camera vehicles.

On the Transport for NSW website, it states: “The NSW Government is committed to raising awareness that speed cameras are used on NSW roads to slow down speeding drivers and save lives.”

When questioned about Mr Jackson’s claim, Tara McCarthy, the department’s deputy secretary of safety and regulation, pointed out South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria have completely covert mobile speed cameras.

She also said 30 per cent of Queensland’s cars were covert.

“None of these states deploy signs on or around their vehicles,” she told news.com.au.

Beau Jackson claims mobile speed camera operators park next to other road signs so they don’t stand out. Picture: @scamerasloveme/TikTok

“Transport for NSW is working with its mobile speed camera vendors to ensure visibility of roof top signs during every enforcement session,” Ms McCarthy said.

Mr Jackson is known for setting up ahead of mobile speed cameras on his motorbike with his own “Speed camera ahead” signs to warn motorists before they are caught.

He says he targets cameras that are hidden, such as at the bottom of a steep hill or around a bend, and would not warn motorists of cameras in areas like school zones.

A few weeks after Mr Jackson’s story gained national interest earlier this year following a report on Channel 9’s A Current Affair, he received a fine in his letter box.

Beau Jackson gained national attention earlier this year for his work alerting motorists to speed cameras. Picture: A Current Affair

A letter from NSW’s Environmental Protection Agency issued Mr Jackson a $250 fine for “littering from (his) Yamaha”.

He said he asked the EPA for proof of his littering and was told there was no photo evidence of the claim.

“I couldn’t believe it. I don’t litter, all my friends and family know that,“ he said.

Mr Jackson’s latest videos on TikTok show the extent of equipment used to catch speeding drivers.

An up-close “tour” of a parked mobile speed camera car shows cameras pointing out the rear and side of the car, as well as a radar on the front.

According to the government, revenue from speeding fines is directed to the Community Road Safety Fund to support road safety programs.

Mobile speed cameras were first introduced in 1991 and ceased operation in 2008 before being reintroduced in 2010.