The Victorian Government is continuing efforts to reduce road trauma by trialling new camera technology as part of its broader road safety strategy. These trials are led by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) and are focused on ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and accuracy of new enforcement technology before it is considered for wider deployment.
Dylan Anderson
From 21 July 2025 and continuing through 2026, DJCS is trialling a new mobile road safety trailer camera across several Victorian suburbs. The locations include:
- Tottenham
- Port Melbourne
- Toorak
- Caulfield South
- Heatherton
- Healesville
- Oaklands Junction
This trial does not involve the issuing of fines. Instead, it is designed to evaluate how the camera performs in real-world settings. During the trial, Victoria Police will continue regular patrols and enforce all traffic laws, including penalties for dangerous and risky driving behaviours.
The DJCS trials may involve various technologies, such as:
- Emerging camera devices and systems
- New hardware and software applications
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
In some instances, the technology under trial will be physically visible to drivers. In others, the changes may be purely software-based and not immediately apparent to the public.
Dylan Anderson
All equipment used during DJCS-led trials is carefully tested to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. If any unfamiliar equipment is deployed, information is published to inform road users about its purpose.
These trials form part of the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030, which aims to halve road deaths by 2030 and eliminate them entirely by 2050. Road safety cameras remain a proven and effective tool for reminding drivers to follow the rules—specifically not speeding, using mobile phones, or failing to wear seatbelts.
Anyone seeking more information about DJCS trials can submit a request through the department's online feedback channels.
While the new trailer-mounted technology is still in the assessment stage, the trial underscores Victoria’s ongoing investment in evidence-based safety improvements on the road.
Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson
