What is the new US contract secured by Acusensus (ASX:ACE)?

Acusensus (ASX:ACE) secured a Master Agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to supply statewide real-time speed enforcement in highway work zones. Enabled by state law, the programme deploys mobile camera trailers to monitor active construction areas where workers are present.

What are the financial details of the Kentucky deal for Acusensus (ASX:ACE)?

Acusensus (ASX:ACE) expects an initial order of approximately US$2.1 million over the first year of operation. Total contract value could reach up to US$20 million if all fleet expansion and extension options are exercised.

What is the timeline for the Acusensus (ASX:ACE) Kentucky contract?

The initial term for Acusensus (ASX:ACE) runs from 1 August 2026 until July 31, 2028. The agreement allows for three additional one-year extensions, potentially running through July 31, 2031.

How does Acusensus (ASX:ACE) generate revenue under the Kentucky agreement?

Acusensus (ASX:ACE) generates revenue through a fixed monthly fee per camera trailer deployed rather than driver citation volumes. The company retains ownership of the camera assets and handles their ongoing deployment and maintenance.

How did the market react to the Acusensus (ASX:ACE) contract announcement?

Following the announcement, the Acusensus (ASX:ACE) share price rose 12.5% to $1.12. This contract builds on a smaller pilot programme the company previously operated in Kentucky.

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Acusensus secures US$20M Kentucky speed contract

Written by Liezl GambePublished Aug 4, 2026, 5:15 AM

Acusensus has secured a Kentucky master agreement worth up to US$20 million for automated work zone speed enforcement.
Following the announcement, Acusensus shares jumped 12.5% to trade at $1.12.
The deal expands the company's North American footprint under a fixed monthly fee revenue model.

Acusensus (ASX:ACE) secured a Kentucky agreement worth up to US$20 million for real-time work zone speed enforcement.

The statewide programme is authorised under Kentucky law to monitor highway construction zones where workers are present.

The agreement runs from August 2026 to July 2028, with potential extension options through July 2031.

An initial first-year order of US$2.1 million covers the deployment and maintenance of mobile camera trailers.

Following the announcement, the Acusensus share price was up at $1.12.

The company stated revenue is generated from fixed monthly trailer fees rather than driver citation volumes.

Acusensus previously operated a smaller pilot programme in Kentucky before expanding into this statewide contract.

Acusensus secures US$20M Kentucky speed contract

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