The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) applauds the NSW Government for progressing with the trial of Point-to-Point speed cameras for light vehicles, marking a significant step forward in road safety enforcement.
“Measuring speed over a distance is arguably the most equitable method of speed enforcement,” said ACRS NSW Chapter Chair, Mr Michael Timms. “Average speed cameras have long been used for heavy vehicles, and the introduction of this technology for light vehicles addresses a gap in the current system.”
Since 2009, average speed cameras have been employed to monitor the speed of heavy vehicles across two points. However, until now, light vehicles have been excluded from this form of enforcement, creating what Mr Timms described as an “inequity and inefficiency in the system, as it ignores the majority of highway traffic.”
Mr Timms further highlighted the success of the current system for heavy vehicles, noting that “in the 25 regional locations where average speed cameras are already operational, there has been a 44% reduction in deaths from crashes involving heavy vehicles.”
The ACRS fully supports the NSW Government’s trial of Point-to-Point speed cameras for light vehicles, recognising it as an evidence-based move to enhance road safety. “While this measure won’t eliminate all road trauma, it demonstrates the Government’s commitment to acting on data and evidence,” Mr Timms added.
ACRS CEO Dr Ingrid Johnston also expressed strong support for the initiative. “This is a step we have long advocated for. The rollout of average speed camera technology across NSW is not just desirable, but essential. We need to accelerate our efforts to make our roads safer for everyone,” said Dr Johnston.