AustraliaNine.com.auMillions of Sydney drivers could soon be targeted under average speed cameras after successful regional trial
NSW is considering switching on average speed cameras for all cars on Sydney motorways and tunnels after a regional trial cut speeding by 76 per cent.
Millions of Sydney drivers could soon be clocked by average speed cameras in tunnels and motorways as the NSW government hails the success of a regional trial.
A year-long NSW trial of average speed cameras for light vehicles on two regional highways found they are likely to deliver clear road safety benefits.
The trial captured 7.7 million cars and achieved a 76 per cent improvement in speed compliance, with modelling suggesting up to 17 per cent fewer fatal crashes if rolled out statewide.
A final decision on expanding the cameras to all Sydney drivers is expected after the NSW state election due in March next year.
A decision is expected after the NSW state election in March next year, but if cameras go ahead, fines for speeding in NSW range from $149 to $3,064.
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