Traffic camera systems provider, Redflex Group (ASX:RDF), has been awarded a contract by the Victorian Government for the provision of fixed speed safety cameras on the Princes Freeway between the cities of Melbourne and Geelong.

The system will use the next generation of Redflex high performance camera systems in both forward and away configurations. There are 8 camera sites located along the length of the freeway, covering 28 lanes. The Redflex infra-red flash system, which has proven to be successful in the US, will provide illumination for the camera systems on the section of Princes Freeway where they will be in use.

Bruce Higgins, chief executive of of Redflex subsidiary, Redflex Traffic Systems, said, "This is an important win for Redflex and continues the company's impressive track record of successful projects in Australia. We are pleased to be working with the State of Victoria on this important safety program."

The total contract price is over $5 million.