From May 1, 2025, average speed cameras will begin monitoring light vehicles at two regional NSW locations. This marks the start of a two-month trial period in which the cameras will operate in warning mode only. Full enforcement will begin on July 1, 2025.
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Trial Locations
The trial applies to:
- A 15km stretch on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes
- A 16km stretch on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai
During the warning period, drivers exceeding the speed limit will receive a warning letter. No fines or demerit points will be issued until enforcement officially begins on July 1. Existing enforcement for heavy vehicles at these locations will continue as usual throughout the trial.
What Happens After July 1?
From July 1, light vehicle drivers detected speeding by the average speed cameras will be issued fines and demerit point penalties. The cameras will calculate a vehicle’s average speed over the designated highway sections, ensuring continuous compliance with posted speed limits.
Background and Road Safety Data
The implementation follows safety concerns at both locations. Between 2018 and 2022, there were six fatalities and 33 serious injuries recorded across the two highway sections involved in the trial.
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Road safety authorities and government representatives have cited excessive speed as a major factor in fatal crashes. According to state data, speed has contributed to 41% of all road deaths in the past decade.
Statewide Awareness and Safety Measures
To support the rollout, warning signs have been installed at average speed camera locations across NSW. These are designed to alert motorists ahead of enforcement and offer an opportunity for drivers to adjust their behaviour before receiving penalties.
The move reflects an increasing focus on regional road safety. Regional NSW accounts for a third of the state’s population but nearly two-thirds of all road fatalities.
The NSW Government views this trial as an important step in reducing preventable crashes and ensuring drivers remain accountable across longer stretches of road, not just at individual camera points.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. For official updates, visit the Transport for NSW or Roads and Maritime Services websites.
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