Speeding offences have dropped by nearly half at two trial locations in New South Wales following the introduction of enforcement measures in the average speed camera trial for light vehicles.

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Trial Overview

  • Trial start date: 1 May 2025 (warning mode)
  • Enforcement mode commencement: 1 July 2025
  • Trial duration: Until 30 June 2026
  • Highways involved:
    • Pacific Highway (15 km between Kew and Lake Innes)
    • Hume Highway (16 km between Coolac and Gundagai)

Speeding Rates

  • May 2025 (warning period):
    • 1 in every 143 light vehicles detected speeding across both sites
  • July 2025 (first month of enforcement):
    • 1 in every 276 light vehicles detected speeding
    • 48% reduction in non-compliance

Infringement Data – July 2025

  • Total infringements issued: 2310
    • Pacific Highway: 1398 infringements
    • Hume Highway: 912 infringements

Location-Specific Results

  • Pacific Highway (Kew to Lake Innes):
    • May: 1 in 146 vehicles speeding
    • July: 1 in 317 vehicles speeding
    • Result: More than 50% reduction
  • Hume Highway (Coolac to Gundagai):
    • May: 1 in 138 vehicles speeding
    • July: 1 in 214 vehicles speeding
    • Result: Over 33% reduction
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Enforcement Background

  • Cameras have monitored heavy vehicles at these locations for years.
  • This trial extends enforcement to light vehicles.
  • Over 1.8 million light vehicles have had their speeds checked since the trial began.

Revenue Allocation

All fine revenue from camera-detected speeding, red-light, mobile phone, and seatbelt offences is directed to the Community Road Safety Fund, which finances road safety programs and initiatives across New South Wales.

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