Acusensus (ASX:ACE) has received its initial order from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), valued at approximately US$2.2 million over one year, marking the first activation under a statewide work zone enforcement program in Kentucky. The order was disclosed in an ASX release dated 19 August 2026.
This follows the award of a Master Agreement by KYTC, announced on 4 August 2026, to supply a statewide real-time speed enforcement program at highway work zones. The latest order converts that framework agreement into actual revenue, providing the first tangible evidence of activity under the Agreement.
What the order covers
Under the Order, Acusensus will supply, deploy, operate and maintain a fleet of camera trailers at highway work zones across Kentucky. The camera trailers will operate in both enforcement and data-collection modes, relaying violations to a downstream peace officer in real time.
The scope of works includes:
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Supply and deployment of a fleet of camera trailers
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Operation and maintenance across Kentucky highway work zones
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Dual enforcement and data-collection modes
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Real-time relay of violations to a downstream peace officer
This is a full-service delivery model spanning supply, operation and maintenance, rather than a one-off equipment sale. For investors, that structure signals a deeper, more embedded relationship with the awarding body over the term of the Order.
The Kentucky work zone contract carries a total potential value of up to US$20 million if all expansion and extension options are exercised, with revenue structured as a fixed monthly fee per camera trailer rather than tied to citation volumes, providing forecastable recurring income over the program term.
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Why work zone enforcement matters for investors
Statewide work zone speed enforcement uses camera-based systems to detect and penalise speeding vehicles passing through highway construction and maintenance areas.
The Kentucky Order combines real-time speed enforcement with data collection, aligning with the company’s broader capability set. Acusensus was founded in 2018 with a mission to design and develop advanced road safety solutions. Collaborating with governments and commercial stakeholders to tackle distracted driving globally is Acusensus’ first priority.
The company also provides technology that protects workers in live traffic environments. The company’s Forsite by Acusensus road worker safety system integrates roadside sensors, connected wearables and real-time analytics to give crews early warning of approaching vehicle risks, generating data intended to make worksites safer over time.
Landing an initial order positions the company for potential further orders under the same Agreement, though no additional orders have been disclosed.
Building the US expansion story
The Order adds to Acusensus’ growing US footprint. According to the company, it operates offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and Hartford, Connecticut, alongside its Melbourne headquarters, with additional locations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The Kentucky order lands against a backdrop of accelerating US pipeline expansion, with Connecticut nearing go-live as of May 2026 and Arkansas already operational, establishing a pattern of Acusensus converting statewide agreements into concurrent multi-state programs.
Acusensus technology is used to detect and provide prosecutable evidence across a range of applications, including distracted driving (mobile phone use), seatbelt compliance, speeding, railway crossing compliance and the monitoring of vehicles of interest. This broad product base underpins the company’s expansion efforts in the US market.
| Detail | Figure/Fact | Investor Impact |
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| Initial Order value | ~US$2.2m | First revenue activation under the Agreement |
| Term | One year | Near-term revenue visibility |
| Scope | Supply, deploy, operate, maintain | Full-service delivery model |
| Awarding body | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | Government-backed counterparty |
| Underlying agreement | Master Agreement (4 Aug 2026) | Platform for potential further orders |
What comes next
The Order runs over one year, with Acusensus deploying and operating the camera trailer fleet across Kentucky’s highway work zones. The Master Agreement remains the vehicle through which any potential future orders could be placed.
No further orders have been quantified or disclosed in the announcement. For now, the initial Order provides near-term revenue visibility and a concrete step in advancing the company’s US expansion under a government-backed statewide program.
Order Scope (per ASX release, 19 August 2026)
“Under the Order, Acusensus will supply, deploy, operate and maintain a fleet of camera trailers at highway work zones across Kentucky. The camera trailers will operate in both enforcement and data-collection modes, relaying violations to a downstream peace officer in real time.”
Company enquiries: Anita Chow, Chief Financial Officer, Acusensus Limited; Simon Hinsley, Investor and Media Relations.
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