Busy Perth intersection targeted by new AI camera designed to predict crashesA new roadside camera watches for near-misses at a busy intersection, but with one important twist.William Elliottless than 2 min readJune 29, 2026 - 7:00PMA new AI-powered roadside camera is watching a busy Perth intersection in a bid to stop serious crashes before they happen.The non-enforcement device has been installed at Alexander Drive and Wordsworth Street, in Yokine, as part of a road safety trial between the City of Stirling and the WA Road Safety Commission.The portable camera is one of six being rolled out across metropolitan Perth and will stay at the Yokine site until September.But unlike speed and red-light cameras, this one is not designed to catch motorists out or issue fines.Instead, it uses artificial intelligence to monitor traffic in real time and detect near-misses involving cars, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users.A new AI-powered roadside camera is watching a busy Perth intersection in a bid to stop serious crashes before they happen.Credit: City of VincentThe technology tracks vehicle speeds, movement patterns through the intersection, and the mix of traffic using the road, including cars, buses, motorbikes and bicycles.Others you may likenewsnewsThat data will be used to identify safety risks and help determine whether changes to the intersection are needed.The City of Stirling said privacy safeguards were built into the system, with faces, number plates and vehicle details blurred.The intersection has already sparked strong community interest.Last year, the council asked residents for feedback on a proposal to ban right turns from Wordsworth Avenue onto Alexander Drive. It received 357 responses, with 86 per cent opposed, and the plan was later dropped.More CoverageDriver’s $550 AI camera fine after 12yo’s moveEleanor Wicklund Big issue with new AI road camerasEmma KirkRoad safety authorities say near-miss cameras can give councils a clearer picture of danger spots by capturing incidents that never appear in official crash figures.The technology has already been trialled elsewhere in WA, including in the City of Vincent, where a three-month study at Fitzgerald and Angove streets, in north Perth, recorded an average of 38 near-misses a day.Almost all were right-angle incidents, often linked to T-bone crashes.Read related topics:PerthMore related storiesOn the RoadUS car giant makes bold EV moveAn iconic American car giant is making a bold play for Aussie driveways, and its price tag will leave rival brands absolutely sweating.Read moreNSW & ACTShocking near-misses revealed in footageA series of clips have revealed drivers, pedestrians and cyclists coming within centimetres of disaster on the Sydney tram network as authorities push for people to be more careful.Read moreOn the RoadAussie favourite causes European chaosAustralians are famous for being friendly, but driving this unapologetic monster through tiny French villages was a quick way to test local hostility.Read more