The Victorian Government will spend $28.3 million on new road safety camera technology and enforcement programs as part of a broader push to reduce dangerous driving across the state during National Road Safety Week.
The package, funded through the Transport Accident Commission, includes upgrades to existing road safety cameras on the Western Ring Road and EastLink, along with the rollout of new mobile enforcement technology targeting speeding, mobile phone use and seatbelt offences.
Victoria will also trial its first all-in-one road safety camera unit capable of detecting multiple offences through a single device. The government said the new mobile trailer technology would allow longer deployments and more flexible enforcement on high-risk roads.
A new Automated Enforcement Plan will also be introduced to expand the use of road safety technology across Victoria.
The announcement coincides with National Road Safety Week, with several Victorian landmarks lighting up yellow to mark the campaign. Sites taking part include Melbourne Town Hall, Bolte Bridge, the CityLink Sound Tube, Box Hill Town Hall, 101 Collins Street and GMHBA Stadium.
This year’s campaign focuses on driver distraction and the need for motorists to remain focused while driving.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ros Spence said speeding, distraction and seatbelt non-compliance remained ongoing concerns on Victorian roads.
“Speeding, distraction and failing to wear a seatbelt continue to put lives at risk on our roads.”
“This investment delivers stronger enforcement technology to help target dangerous driving behaviour and improve safety.”
Minister for Police and Community Safety Anthony Carbines said the new systems would assist police in targeting unsafe driving behaviour.
“These new enforcement tools will help Victoria Police target high-risk driving behaviour and keep Victorians safer on our roads.”
Transport Accident Commission chief executive Tracey Slatter said road trauma continued to affect Victorian families and communities.
“Road trauma has lifelong consequences for families and communities.”
“This National Road Safety Week, our investment in new road safety technology reinforces the message that staying focused and making safe decisions can prevent tragedies on our roads.”
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