Traffic cameras worldwide provide real-time visibility into road conditions across the globe. According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions. Research indicates that real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by up to 40% by providing drivers with the intelligence needed to find alternate routes. The world's largest traffic camera directory includes 135,000+ cameras from 600+ official sources across 130+ countries on all 7 continents.
Worldwide Traffic Camera Directory
Access 135,000+ live traffic cameras from 130+ countries on every continent. One unified interface — no language barriers, no switching between national systems.
EXPLORE WORLDWIDE CAMERAS →Camera Coverage by Continent
North America
60,000+ cameras
USA, Canada, and Mexico — the most extensive coverage in the directory
Europe
25,000+ cameras
30+ countries including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and more
Asia
45,000+ cameras
Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and expanding networks
Oceania
1,500+ cameras
Australia and New Zealand with state-by-state highway coverage
North America: Beyond the United States
Canada: Provincial Highway Networks (4,000+ Cameras)
Ontario (MTO - Ministry of Transportation Ontario): 1,500+ cameras
According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions.
- Highway 401 (busiest highway in North America) — extensive Toronto coverage
- Highway 400, Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
- Ottawa, Hamilton, London metro areas
- Border crossings: Windsor-Detroit, Fort Erie-Buffalo, Niagara Falls
British Columbia (DriveBC): 800+ cameras
- Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) through Vancouver and across province
- Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) to Whistler
- Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) — critical mountain route
- Mountain pass cameras with avalanche zone monitoring
Quebec (Quebec 511): 600+ cameras
- Autoroute 20, 40 (Trans-Canada through Quebec)
- Montreal metro area extensive coverage
- Autoroute 15 to US border (I-87 connection)
- Quebec City area highways
Alberta (Alberta 511): 400+ cameras
- Highway 2 (Calgary-Edmonton corridor)
- Trans-Canada Highway through Calgary and Banff National Park
- Winter driving emphasis — frequent blizzard conditions
- Oil sands region highway monitoring
Monitor Canadian Border Crossings
Check real-time conditions at US-Canada border crossings, mountain passes, and provincial highways across all of Canada.
VIEW CANADIAN CAMERAS →Europe: Extensive Motorway Networks (25,000+ Cameras)
United Kingdom (7,000+ Cameras)
Highways England (4,500+ cameras): The most comprehensive European motorway camera system.
- M25 (London Orbital): 117-mile ring road around London, camera every 0.5-1 mile
- M1 (London to Leeds): 193-mile primary north-south route
- M6 (Luton to Carlisle): 230 miles, busiest motorway by vehicle count
- M4 (London to South Wales): Connection to M25 and Heathrow Airport
- Smart Motorway Coverage: Variable speed limits and dynamic lane control visible on cameras
Traffic Scotland (600+ cameras):
- M8 (Glasgow-Edinburgh corridor)
- M90 (Edinburgh-Perth-Dundee)
- A9 (Perth to Inverness) — scenic Highland route
Traffic Wales (300+ cameras):
- M4 through South Wales
- A55 North Wales coast road
Northern Ireland (100+ cameras):
- M1, M2 around Belfast
- Cross-border monitoring to Republic of Ireland
France (800+ Cameras)
Bison Fute Network: France's national traffic information system.
- Autoroute A1: Paris to Lille (Belgium border)
- Autoroute A6/A7: Paris to Lyon to Marseille (Autoroute du Soleil)
- Autoroute A10: Paris to Bordeaux
- Peripherique de Paris: Ring road around Paris — heavily monitored
- Toll Plaza Cameras: Peage monitoring at automated toll stations
Germany (1,000+ Cameras)
BASt (Federal Highway Research Institute) Network:
- Autobahn A1, A3, A5, A7: Major north-south routes
- Autobahn A2, A8, A9: East-west corridors
- No Speed Limit Sections: Cameras still monitor flow despite unlimited speed zones
- Border Crossings: Monitoring to Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria, Switzerland
Other European Networks
Netherlands (250+ cameras): Highest camera density per square mile in Europe, with extensive A1, A2, A4, A10 (Amsterdam Ring) coverage.
Spain (2,500+ cameras): AP-7 (Mediterranean coast), M-30 (Madrid ring), AP-6 (Madrid-La Coruna).
Italy (1,800+ cameras): A1 Autostrada del Sole (Milan-Rome-Naples), A4 (Milan-Venice), tangenziali (ring roads) around major cities.
Belgium (300+ cameras): E19 (Antwerp-Brussels), E40 (Brussels-Liege), dense urban motorway networks.
Switzerland (250+ cameras): A1 (Geneva-Zurich-St. Gallen), mountain passes including Gotthard and San Bernardino tunnels.
Austria (2,200+ cameras): A1 West Autobahn (Vienna-Salzburg), Brenner Pass to Italy, Alpine tunnel monitoring.
Explore European Motorway Cameras
Access 25,000+ cameras across 30+ European countries — from the M25 in London to the autobahns in Germany and Alpine passes in Switzerland.
VIEW EUROPEAN CAMERAS →Asia: Rapid Network Expansion (45,000+ Cameras)
Japan (18,000+ Cameras)
JARTIC (Japan Road Traffic Information Center):
- Shuto Expressway: Tokyo metropolitan area elevated expressways
- Hanshin Expressway: Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto region
- Tomei Expressway: Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka corridor (Japan's busiest highway)
- Chuo Expressway: Alternative Tokyo-Nagoya route through mountains
- Urban Coverage: Extensive street-level cameras in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya
Unique Features in Japan
Japanese traffic cameras include typhoon and earthquake monitoring, tsunami evacuation route status tracking, and bullet train crossing monitoring — making them essential for disaster preparedness.
Thailand (1,200+ Cameras)
ITIC (Intelligent Traffic Information Center):
- Bangkok Metro: 600+ cameras on expressways and major streets
- Don Mueang Expressway: Airport access
- Outer Ring Road: Bangkok bypass route
- Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road): North to Chiang Mai
- Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road): South to Phuket beaches
Cameras are especially critical during monsoon season (June-October) for flood monitoring across Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Singapore (100+ Cameras)
LTA (Land Transport Authority):
- Comprehensive island coverage despite small size (only 280 square miles)
- Pan-Island Expressway (PIE), Central Expressway (CTE)
- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry cameras
- Malaysia border crossing (Woodlands, Tuas) monitoring
Emerging Asian Networks
Taiwan (11,000+ cameras): Extensive highway and urban coverage across the island. South Korea (6,000+ cameras): Growing network with major metropolitan coverage. China (1,100+ cameras): Limited public access but expanding. Malaysia and Philippines are expanding coverage in major metros.
Oceania: Australia and New Zealand (1,500+ Cameras)
Australia (900+ Cameras)
VicRoads (Victoria - Melbourne): 150+ cameras
- M1 Eastern Freeway, CityLink toll roads
- West Gate Freeway, Monash Freeway
- Melbourne CBD extensive street coverage
Transport for NSW (Sydney): 120+ cameras
- M1 Pacific Motorway, M2 Hills Motorway
- Harbour Bridge and Tunnel monitoring
- Western Sydney orbital motorways
Queensland (Brisbane): 50+ cameras on Pacific Motorway, Gateway Motorway.
South Australia (Adelaide): 30+ cameras on South Eastern Freeway, Northern Expressway.
New Zealand (400+ Cameras)
Limited but strategic coverage:
- Auckland motorway system (20+ cameras)
- State Highway 1 critical sections
- Wellington urban motorways
Benefits of a Unified Worldwide Directory
Cross-Border Travel
Monitor Schengen zone travel without switching between national systems — plan a Germany to Austria to Italy trip from one interface
Unified English Interface
No need to learn French, German, Japanese, or other language interfaces — all cameras accessible through one consistent directory
Timezone-Aware
Directory automatically adjusts for time zones, showing local time at each camera location worldwide
One Platform
Access cameras from 130+ countries on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone — with no apps to download
Plan Your International Trip
Scout driving routes in unfamiliar countries before you arrive. Check real-time conditions from London to Tokyo, Sydney to Montreal.
EXPLORE GLOBAL CAMERAS →Regional Differences in Camera Systems
| Feature | UK | Germany/France | Canada | Asia | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | 30-45 sec | 60-90 sec | 60-120 sec | 30-60 sec | 60-120 sec |
| Image Quality | HD | Mix HD/SD | Variable | High urban, lower rural | Standard |
| Feed Type | Mostly video | Mix video/images | State dependent | Mostly images | Mix |
Use Cases for International Cameras
Pre-Trip Planning: Scout European driving routes before vacation, check typical congestion patterns on the London M25, or learn road layouts in Tokyo before a rental car pickup.
Remote Monitoring: Check conditions for family and friends abroad, monitor overseas business locations, or track international shipping routes.
Weather Verification: Confirm Alpine pass conditions before a ski trip, check Bangkok flooding during monsoon season, or verify UK motorway weather matches the forecast.
Cultural Learning: Observe driving patterns and traffic norms in countries you plan to visit — from left-hand driving in the UK and Japan to roundabout-heavy systems in France.
Future International Expansion
Traffic camera networks are expanding rapidly across the developing world:
- India, China, Brazil, and the Middle East are investing heavily in camera infrastructure, though public access varies by country
- Africa Emerging: South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town) is beginning to deploy public camera systems
- South America: Chile and Argentina have some coverage, with most countries still developing networks
As more countries make traffic data publicly accessible, the worldwide directory continues to grow toward even broader global coverage.
How many countries have traffic cameras on TrafficVision.Live?
TrafficVision.Live covers 130+ countries across all 7 continents with 135,000+ cameras from 600+ official sources worldwide.
Can I view traffic cameras from Europe and Asia in English?
Yes. TrafficVision.Live provides a unified English interface for all cameras worldwide, so you never need to navigate foreign-language traffic websites.
How often do international traffic cameras update?
Update frequency varies by region. UK cameras typically refresh every 30-45 seconds, European cameras every 60-90 seconds, and Asian urban cameras every 30-60 seconds.
Are international traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. All cameras on TrafficVision.Live are free to access. The platform aggregates publicly available feeds from official transportation agencies worldwide.
Can I use traffic cameras to plan an international road trip?
Absolutely. You can scout driving routes in unfamiliar countries, check typical congestion patterns, verify weather conditions, and preview road layouts — all before you travel.
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