Bogotá will install 18 new traffic-speed detection cameras across the city's high-traffic corridors to automatically detect speeding and other violations [1].

The expansion of the "fotomultas" system represents a push by city officials to reduce road accidents and increase compliance with traffic laws through automated surveillance.

The project follows the approval of Resolution 358 of 2026 [2]. This legal framework allows the Secretaría Distrital de Movilidad to deploy the hardware in strategic zones identified in the city's implementation plan [1]. Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán and councilor Julián Forero have been central to the effort to secure the necessary approvals for the installation [3].

City officials intend to place the cameras in areas where traffic violations are most frequent. The goal is to create a deterrent effect by increasing the likelihood that speeding drivers will be caught and fined [1]. The cameras will operate automatically, capturing images of vehicles that exceed the established speed limits in the intervened zones [3].

This new deployment comes amid a period of high enforcement activity. In 2026, Bogotá has already reported 66,804 fotomultas [1]. The city believes that adding these 18 specific points will further stabilize traffic flow, and protect pedestrians and drivers in high-risk corridors [4].

While the specific points are listed in the city's internal implementation plan, the general focus remains on corridors with high vehicle volume [1]. The rollout is expected to occur over the coming months following the resolution's approval [2].

Local authorities said the measures are necessary to modernize the city's transit infrastructure. By shifting toward automated detection, the city can monitor more areas simultaneously without needing a permanent police presence at every intersection [3].

“Bogotá will install 18 new traffic-speed detection cameras”

The expansion of Bogotá's automated traffic enforcement indicates a strategic shift toward technology-led road safety. By integrating more detection points under Resolution 358, the city is increasing its surveillance capacity to address chronic speeding in high-traffic areas. This move likely aims to lower fatality rates while increasing municipal revenue through automated fines, mirroring global trends in urban mobility management.