The Victorian Government is bolstering road safety enforcement across the state, announcing additional funding and initiatives during National Road Safety Week.
Funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), $28.3 million will deliver five new road safety camera programs.
The package includes:
- Upgrades to road safety cameras on the Western Ring Road and Eastlink;
- a new all-in-one road safety camera unit that can detect speeding, mobile phone use and seatbelt offences;
- new mobile road safety trailer technology to increase enforcement on high-risk roads, and;
- a new Automated Enforcement Plan to expand the use of enforcement technology across Victoria.
Victoria’s first all-in-one road safety camera unit will be developed, tested and trialled as part of the package.
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The announcement of this funding comes as landmarks across Victoria light up yellow for National Road Safety Week.
Illuminated landmarks include Melbourne Town Hall, the Bolte Bridge, the CityLink Sound Tube, Box Hill Town Hall, 101 Collins Street and Geelong’s GHMBA Stadium.
This year’s campaign focuses on driver distraction and the importance of staying focused behind the wheel.
“Speeding, distraction and failing to wear a seatbelt continue to put lives at risk on our roads,” said Ros Spence, State Minister for Roads and Safety.
“This investment delivers stronger enforcement technology to help target dangerous driving behaviour and improve safety.”
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