From 1 May 2025, average speed cameras in New South Wales will begin monitoring light vehicles on two regional highways for the first time. This marks a major expansion of road safety enforcement as part of a trial aimed at reducing serious crashes and fatalities.

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Currently, average speed cameras in NSW are used only for heavy vehicles. The new trial extends enforcement to light vehicles on two high-risk corridors:

  • A 15km stretch of the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes
  • A 16km section of the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai

These locations were selected based on crash data, with six fatalities and 33 serious injuries reported between 2018 and 2022.

Trial Timeline and What It Means for Drivers

  • 1 May to 30 June 2025: Cameras will operate in warning mode only, with no fines issued. Instead, drivers exceeding the speed limit will receive warning letters.
  • 1 July 2025 onward: Full enforcement begins. Speeding drivers will receive fines and demerit points.

The trial will run for 14 months, with results to be reported to Parliament in 2026.

Why This Trial Matters

NSW is the only Australian state or territory that restricts average speed cameras to heavy vehicles. Other jurisdictions already use the technology to monitor all vehicle types. International studies show strong safety benefits:

  • Norway (2015): 49% reduction in deaths and serious injuries
  • UK (2016): 36% reduction in fatal and serious crashes
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In NSW alone, 80% of fatalities and serious injuries at average speed camera sites from 2018–2022 did not involve heavy vehicles—a key reason for the policy shift.

“We know that speed remains our biggest killer on the road,” said Minister for Roads John Graham. “This trial will give us vital data on how average speed enforcement for all vehicles can improve safety.”

Community Awareness and Communications

To ensure drivers are informed, the NSW Government is rolling out a statewide communications strategy including:

  • Print, radio, and social media alerts
  • Variable message signs and mobile billboards
  • On-road signage before each trial zone
“We will have clear warning signs installed before the enforcement sites,” said Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison. “And we’ve built in a 60-day warning period so that people have an opportunity to adjust their driving behaviour.”
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Broader Road Safety Strategy

The trial is part of the Minns Government’s broader road safety reform program, which includes:

What’s Next?

Full enforcement will begin 1 July 2025. The government will continue to monitor driver behaviour and outcomes throughout the trial. If successful, average speed enforcement could expand across the state.

To check updates or learn more, visit transportnsw.info.

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