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Tengrinews.kz – Speed cameras on Kazakhstan’s major highways are being switched to a special “winter mode,” allowing them to automatically register reduced speed limits during blizzards, icy conditions and other dangerous weather, according to Polisia.kz.
The ministry reminded drivers that winter brings harsher road conditions and limited visibility. To ensure the safety of both drivers and pedestrians, speed limits are lowered on certain road sections — and some roads may be fully closed if conditions worsen.
During the cold season, fixed speed-limit signs (3.24) are installed, while the Astana–Shchuchinsk and Astana–Temirtau highways use electronic variable-message signs. These digital boards reduce the permitted speed only for the duration of hazardous weather such as heavy snowstorms or ice. Police stressed that these temporary limits carry the same legal weight as standard signs.
At the same time, speed cameras automatically adjust to track both the posted temporary limit and average driving speed.
The ministry emphasized that these measures are designed to prevent accidents rather than inconvenience motorists.
Earlier, social media users in Kazakhstan fiercely debated a viral claim that cameras would start issuing fines for speeds above 66 km/h. The Interior Ministry later confirmed the message was fake.
“No such changes have been introduced. Within populated areas, the standard limit for passenger cars remains 60 km/h. Cameras begin registering violations only from 70 km/h and above,” the ministry clarified.
