Speeding offences have reduced by nearly half across two trial locations after one month of enforcement mode in the NSW Government’s average speed camera trial for light vehicles.

The average speed camera trial locations on the Pacific and Hume Highways switched to enforcement mode on 1 July 2025, following a two-month warning period where light vehicles that were detected speeding were issued with a warning letter as opposed to a fine.

The trial is part of the state government’s efforts to reduce crashes and ensure more motorists get home alive.

In the first month of the trial in May, one in every 143 light vehicles checked across both trial locations was found to be speeding and issued a warning letter, while in July that figure dropped to one in every 276 light vehicles issued a fine, which is a 48 per cent improvement rate.

Since the trial began, the cameras have checked the speeds of over 1.8 million light vehicles.

In July, when enforcement mode commenced for light vehicles, there were 2310 infringements issued to light vehicles across both trial locations, with 1398 on the Pacific Highway and 912 on the Hume Highway.

At the Pacific Highway trial location, a 15km stretch between Kew and Lake Innes (Port Macquarie), the rate of non-compliance has more than halved since the beginning of the trial. These locations have monitored heavy vehicle speeds for years prior to the light vehicle trial.

In May, one in every 146 light vehicles checked was found to be speeding, compared to July when the figure dropped to one in every 317 light vehicles.

At the Hume Highway trial location, which is a 16km stretch between Coolac and Gundagai, the rate of non-compliance dropped by more than a third.

 In May, one in every 138 light vehicles checked was found to be speeding, compared to July when the figure dropped to one in every 214 light vehicles.

The average speed camera trial for light vehicles is set to run until 30 June 2026. All other average speed cameras around the state continue to only enforce heavy vehicle speeding.

All fine revenue from camera-detected speeding, red-light, mobile phone use and seatbelt offences goes into the Community Road Safety Fund, which is used to fund priority road safety programs and initiatives.

You can find out more about the trial here: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding/enforcement-cameras/average-speed-cameras

The Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said, “Speeding is the biggest killer on NSW roads and is a factor in around 40 per cent of all fatalities, and I make no apologies for doing everything possible to lower that figure.

"Camera enforcement is one of the most effective, evidence-based measures to increase safer driving. It saves lives and prevents injuries. 

“The trial is having the desired effect, with speeding offences almost halving across both locations. It’s pleasing to see an improvement in driver behaviour as we continue to monitor the effectiveness of this trial.  

“Speed increases the risk of having a crash and the severity of the crash. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we want everyone to make it home in one piece every time they get behind the wheel.”