Road safety camera technology is constantly evolving. Using the latest technology helps us target unsafe driving and reduce crashes.
To learn more about why we trial new technology and how trials are conducted, watch the video below.
Why we trial new road safety camera technology
In Victoria, the Department of Justice and Community Safety regularly conducts trials of new technology to ensure it is:
- safe
- accurate
- effective
- ready to be deployed on our roads.
What happens during a trial
During a trial of road safety camera technology:
- the camera system may be trialled under live traffic conditions as well as a variety of environments
- no fines are issued from the camera system being trialled
- Victoria Police will continue to patrol and enforce road rules using existing methods.
What types of road safety camera technology are trialled
We may trial:
- new camera system technology, devices and systems
- new enforcement methods
- updated camera system software and hardware.
Some trials are visible, especially if new camera systems are being tested. Other trials may involve software or process improvements only and will not be seen on the road.
What happens after a trial
A trial is the first step in a longer process to determine whether a new camera system is suitable to use for enforcement. If a trial is successful, we then take further steps before the technology is used for enforcement on Victorian roads, such as:
- tailoring the camera system to meet Victorian requirements
- comprehensive system testing
- camera system certification
- regulatory approval
- other operational requirements.
Keeping drivers informed
If we trial any road safety camera technology that looks different, we will share details on this page. This helps drivers keep up to date with new and emerging road safety camera technology.
Trials of mobile average speed (point-to-point) cameras
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is currently trialling mobile average speed (point-to-point) cameras and related technology. The aim of this trial is to assess how effective and reliable they are. During this evaluation period, no fines will be issued from these cameras.
More information
If you would like to learn more about department-led trials of road safety camera technology, please submit an enquiry(opens in a new window).
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