Radars 2.0 – A fresh start

Map Editors Community Brazil: Maps And Map Editions
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Hello, Brazilian editing community!

I would like to introduce the new approach we are calling Speed Cameras 2.0, a second phase in the way we handle speed cameras on the map, much like we did previously with locations. The goal of this change is simple and clear: to increase the reliability of information for users and to adopt more rigor in handling new speed cameras created from this date forward.

Currently, there is no longer any justification for creating speed cameras on the map without proper verification. Wazeopedia itself (UPDATED) already instructs that the creation of a speed camera should only occur when there is certainty of the equipment’s existence and when it can generate a notification or a fine for the driver. For a speed camera to generate a valid notification, it must have an Inmetro certificate, with a maximum validity of 365 days.

Any doubts about this? None.
So, let’s move on to the general guidelines:

General Guidelines:

  • Only map if you are certain. If in doubt, seek help from the community.
  • Communicate with local editors in your state or city. Working as a team makes validating and maintaining information easier.
  • If you wish, include comments with useful information on the mapped speed cameras: serial number, address, certificate date, etc.
  • Found a kilometer marker? Make a note in a comment following the pattern defined in this topic. This can help with future edits in the area.
  • Collaboration varies between states. Some offer reports with precise geolocation, while others make even marking milestones difficult. In difficult cases, do not hesitate to ask for help.
  • IMPORTANT: Found a possible new speed camera, but no certificate? Create a real speed camera. Create a “Camera under Monitoring” comment to alert other editors that it is under your supervision. Save the location for monitoring. Suggestion: item 5 of the secondary sources has a tab for cameras under monitoring.
    After 3 months without renewal or without finding the certificate, the camera remains as “false” and can be removed from the monitoring list.

Avoid leaving a camera under monitoring without supervision. Whenever necessary, request help.

The Monitoring tab of the spreadsheet can assist in this process because, if you are unable to monitor it monthly, other editors who also have access will be able to follow all registered speed cameras.

Sources for Consultation:

Primary, or main source:

  1. Inmetro

Secondary sources:

  1. DNIT – Federal Highways
  2. DER + State – State Highways
  3. City Hall + Speed Cameras
  4. VGeo – Assists in locating kilometer markers
  5. Speed camera automation spreadsheet

We are counting on you in this new phase!
Let’s make speed camera mapping more precise, transparent, and reliable for everyone.

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@GabiruX, please review the link for the kilometer marker topic. This one is listed in your post, but I believe you are referring to this one.

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A laborious process, but extremely necessary. Anyone who needs help can count on me in SP/MG. I’m working on the spreadsheet to help resolve all these URs generated by the existence (or lack) of speed cameras.

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Congratulations on the initiative! There is consistency and organization here. This is Waze, not Google Maps! :rofl:

I think using Inmetro as the primary source is a wise move. After all, if the speed camera isn’t certified, it can’t issue fines.

My question is this:

Secondary sources serve to provide more details about the data from the primary source, correct?

Or: if DNIT or the city hall lists a speed camera that isn’t shown as certified and valid in Inmetro, Inmetro’s information should prevail, right?

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Great!

Speed cameras are one of Waze’s strongest points in my humble opinion.

In fact, it’s specifically because of the speed cameras, which are always very well-marked in the app, that I started using Waze a lot and left Google Maps behind, to the point where I got involved in this life as a Waze map editor!

Congratulations to everyone involved in this Speed Cameras 2.0 idea; it’s going to make what has always been very good and a strong point of the app even better!

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Great initiative, I’ve been following and contributing. And also as a user, it makes many routes much cleaner.
It really is hard work, but the result is great.

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Great. In my city, speed cameras are popping up everywhere and others are starting to work again.

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Good morning!
Just to give you an idea, the speed cameras on BR-040 from Juiz de Fora to Sete Lagoas have all been expired since 2023!
I’m marking the kilometer markers near the cameras and setting them all to false since the structures still exist on the highway!
It’s generating a lot of URs, but oh well lol

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Good morning @EsdrasFarao!
Let’s finish registering the Minas spreadsheet!
There are still many speed cameras to register; if you can help, your help will be very welcome!
Cheers and see you later!

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I really liked the topic!
Congratulations to everyone involved :tada::confetti_ball:

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@GabiruX, in the case of traffic light cameras, here in Maceió we have several instances of cameras (including some with sensors); there are already cases of fines being issued, but we don’t have official information confirming that they are actually cameras.

There is signage like the one in the image below.

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Those cameras that ticket for traffic violations, other than speeding?

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Yes, running red lights, and we believe it’s automatic, since there are sensors installed in the ground. An editor got a ticket from one of these.

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In Campinas, there are cameras just like these and they are indeed electronic traffic light enforcement cameras, meaning they issue fines automatically.
From what I see on a daily basis, the way red light cameras are handled in WME (at least in the state of SP) is more flexible, since red light cameras don’t appear on the Inmetro website and we depend on official information from city halls, which in the vast majority of cases don’t provide the info or, if they do, it’s outdated.

On a related note, if anyone knows of any official source that provides data on this type of camera, please post it here for us.

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I just realized I didn’t actually ask the question lol. How should I proceed? In the case of red light cameras, since they don’t appear in Inmetro, and if the responsible agencies don’t officially disclose whether they are or aren’t active. What is the procedure?

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If it fines vehicles for crossing the crosswalk on a red light, it’s a red light camera.

I managed to find a topic that talks about them: Sobre Radares SEMAFÓRICOS e velocidade, e suas diferenças

Nowadays, we need to analyze cameras near traffic lights because some, even when they are close by, are not pointed at the crosswalk.

If they are just monitoring cameras that fine other violations—except for speed and running red lights—and they are being mistaken for a radar, I would mark them as ‘false’, as per the Wazeopedia guidelines.

The topic of red light cameras is still a bit obscure, but by analyzing it carefully and reducing the chances of error, it’s looking satisfactory. If you have any further questions or anything to add on the subject, feel free to reach out to us.

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Regarding Video Monitoring Cameras, there is information in this topic.

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@danielborges93 red light cameras don’t need certification
If it’s red light + speed, then it does, due to the speed enforcement.

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I made an inquiry to INMETRO and received the following response:

Inquiry Data
Protocol: 18800.334848/2025-46
Body or Entity: INMETRO – National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology
Citizen: PAULO GUSTAVO SAMPAIO ANDRADE
Type of Inquiry: Suggestion
Response Deadline: 12/09/2025
Description of Inquiry: I usually consult the list of certified equipment at https://servicos.rbmlq.gov.br/Instrumento to find information about speed meters on public roads (“radars”).

When the data is on the website, I can trust that the radar is approved.

The doubt arises in the inverse situation: if the radar is NOT on the website, can I state, with certainty, that it is NOT approved?
Response
Dear citizen,

we forward, below, the response from the Legal Metrology Directorate (DIMEL)/Division of Legal Control of Measuring Instruments (Dicol) to your inquiry:

“According to the consolidated Metrological Technical Regulation for motor vehicle speed meters, approved by Ordinance No. 158 of March 31, 2022, speed meters must undergo mandatory verification every twelve months, and whenever the main seal is broken, in the case of instrument repairs (Pending Status in the PSIE system). That is, the measurement performed by the instrument is considered reliable only within its verification validity period.

Once a verification is performed after repairs to the instrument, it takes on the character of a periodic verification.

Regarding the data available on PSIE (https://servicos.rbmlq.gov.br/Instrumento), I inform you that these refer to the verification of measuring instruments over the last 5 years; this does not imply that they are in use, however, the information is kept on the Portal to maintain the history of the instruments verified throughout this period.

Therefore, I advise that, should you be fined, identify the instrument (radar) described in the Notice and search the PSIE Portal to see if its verification is valid on the date of the search.”

Sincerely,

INMETRO Ombudsman’s Office

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They dodged you… :sweat_smile: they didn’t answer your question