Millions of Sydney drivers could soon be targeted under average speed cameras after successful regional trial
The New South Wales government is considering expanding its average speed camera program to include all light vehicles following a successful regional trial. Data from the trial showed a 76% improvement in speed compliance, leading officials to believe the cameras could significantly reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.
Why it matters
This represents a major shift in traffic enforcement policy that could impact millions of drivers and set a precedent for road safety technology implementation.
shares Share article Millions of Sydney drivers could soon be clocked by average speed cameras in tunnels and motorways as the NSW government hails the success of a regional trial.
A year-long trial was held between May 2025 and June 30 this year on the Pacific Highway and Hume Highway to assess if point-to-point cameras reduced speeding for light vehicles such as cars and motorcycles.
NSW is the only jurisdiction in the world which restricts average speed cameras to heavy vehicles. Nine
A final review released this month concluded that average speed cameras are “likely to deliver clear road safety benefits” in NSW if they are used to monitor all vehicles.
It is expected the cameras would reduce up to 17 per cent of fatal crashes and up to 13 per cent of serious injury crashes if they are universally implemented.
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