Quad-bikes are taking to the streets as Cairns Regional Council assesses the quality of footpaths throughout the region.

The vehicles are fitted with mounted cameras, which will capture footage of footpath infrastructure that can be reviewed as part of region-wide inspection program.

“The quad-bikes will cover 482km of paths from Babinda to Cape Tribulation,” Mayor Bob Manning said.

“Council officers will review the footage, checking for cracking, displacement and missing segments,” Mayor Bob Manning said.

According to Council the footage will be used to "identify any hazards and assist in prioritising maintenance and repair work and in delivering the objectives outlined in the Cycling and Walking Strategy to improve connectivity, mobility and safety."

Cameras will capture one frame of footage every four metres and will be angled to avoid detailed vision of the adjacent areas.

The quad-bikes are highly-visible and will be operated outside of peak times to minimise disruptions.

Inspections started last week and are expected to take about six weeks to complete.