> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How NSW Speed Cameras Will Turn On - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-speed-cameras-will-turn-on/ - Published: 2025-04-16T01:17:45.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-16T01:17:44.000Z - Description: NSW drivers take note: From May 1, average speed cameras on two major highways will begin targeting all vehicles, not just trucks. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, New South Wales, NSW From May 1, [NSW](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/nsw/) drivers will face a significant shift in road safety enforcement, as average speed cameras on two major highways begin targeting light vehicles for the first time. [How NSW Double Demerits Work This WeekendNSW double demerits apply this Easter long weekend. Learn which dates are affected, what offences count, and how other states compare.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1891.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/NSW-Double-Demerits-Weekend.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-double-demerits-work-this-weekend/) ### What’s Changing? Currently, average speed cameras in NSW only monitor heavy vehicles such as trucks. That’s set to change, with light vehicles including cars, utes, and vans soon being included in the system. The updated enforcement will apply to: - A 15km stretch of the **Pacific Highway** between **Kew and Lake Innes** - A 16km stretch of the **Hume Highway** between **Coolac and Gundagai** Unlike fixed speed cameras, which record a vehicle’s speed at a single point, average speed cameras calculate a vehicle's speed over a distance, making it harder for motorists to avoid detection by slowing down temporarily. ### Why the Update? The NSW Government selected these two locations due to their troubling safety records. Between **2018 and 2022**, the sites recorded: - **6 fatalities** - **33 serious injuries** Crucially, **nearly 80%** of these incidents involved **light vehicles**, not heavy vehicles. These findings prompted the change to ensure broader enforcement. [How NSW Driver Licences Are About to ChangeNSW drivers can now access a secure Digital Driver Licence and upgraded Digital Photo Card via the Service NSW app, offering safer, faster ID sharing.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1892.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/NSW-Digital-Drivers-License-1.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-driver-licences-are-about-to-change/) ### A Phased Introduction The rollout includes a two-month grace period. From **May 1 to June 30**, drivers caught speeding will receive a **warning letter**, not a fine. From **July 1**, full enforcement begins, including: - **Fines** for speeding - **Demerit points** added to licences ### Minister's Comments Minister for Regional Transport and Roads **Jenny Aitchison** said the trial was vital for tackling the high rate of regional road trauma: > "Regional NSW is home to a third of the population but is where two-thirds of all road deaths happen." > "I know this trial will be a change, particularly for regional people who travel through the areas where these two camera lengths are in place, which is why we are committed to ensuring that the community is aware of what we are doing." ### Bringing NSW in Line with Other States NSW has been the only state where average speed cameras applied exclusively to heavy vehicles. This trial aligns NSW with **Victoria**, **Queensland**, and **South Australia**, where average speed monitoring applies to all vehicles. Tasmania and the Northern Territory do not currently use average speed cameras. [How a NSW Man Lost his License InstantlyA NSW man lost his licence instantly after being caught speeding at 194km/h. Learn about the serious penalties for speeding offences in NSW in 2025.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1893.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/How-NSW-Man-Lost-License-22.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-a-nsw-man-lost-his-license-instantly/) ### Communication Campaign To prepare drivers, the NSW Government is rolling out a statewide information campaign using: - Print and radio ads - Social media - Roadside electronic signs - Mobile billboards ### Looking Ahead The trial will run for 14 months, and the NSW Government is expected to report its findings to Parliament in 2026\. If successful, the model could be expanded to other high-risk areas. Motorists are encouraged to check their speed and stay alert, particularly on the Pacific and Hume Highways, as this trial aims to save lives by curbing dangerous driving. --- [Shocking Road Rage Attack on Uber Driver in SydneyShocking road rage attack on an Uber driver in Sydney’s Barangaroo caught on camera. See the wild incident and Reddit’s reactions.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1894.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-10.12.29-am-24.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/shocking-road-rage-attack-on-uber-driver-in-sydney/) [NSW Driver Caught Speeding Nearly Three Times the LimitNSW Police caught a 21-year-old driver speeding at 197km/h in a 70 zone, leading to a six-month licence suspension and a $2959 fine.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1895.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/bmw-driver-fined-2-10.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-driver-caught-speeding-nearly-three-times-the-limit/)