Aussie drivers warned as major speed camera change to see new fines issued
Regular motorists in the country's most populous state will need to keep an extra eye on the speedometer from this week as new average speed cameras begin handing out fines.
Such technology has long impacted drivers of heavy vehicles, but two new stretches of road in NSW will now see all road users have their average speed clocked, with those exceeding the speed limit sent fines in the mail starting from Tuesday.
While the point-to-point or average speed camera systems have been monitoring all drivers for the past two months, authorities have only been handing out warning letters to motorists caught going too fast, with the exception of anybody caught more than 30km/h above the legal limit.
But from July 1, there will be no more grace period.
The system works by recording a vehicle's entry and exit times at two points, then calculating whether the average speed exceeds the limit.
Sydney council removes bizarre roundabout after backlash from drivers
Travelling Aussies issued driver's licence warning for often overlooked rule
Drivers warned of hidden killer on winter roads after horror crash
Selected for their crash history, the two spots are a 15km stretch of road on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes on the Mid North Coast, and 16km of road on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai in the state's south.
"Motorists are reminded that from today the cameras will begin capturing light vehicle speeding offences. Warning letters will be issued to those caught for the first two months before penalties will begin on July 1," Duncan Lucas, Executive Director of Road Safety Regulation at Transport for NSW said when the cameras were first turned on at the start of May.
The more comprehensive speed monitoring has been welcomed by road safety advocates in the state but some have argued there could be drawbacks. Traffic lawyer Hayder Shkara previously told Yahoo News the move may target the "everyday driver" who drifts between five and 10km/h over the limit while "overtaking or distracted".
"I also think the average speed cameras may encourage drivers to become overly fixated on maintaining speed rather than focusing on overall safety, like adjusting to conditions or anticipating hazards," he said.
A spokesperson for Transport for NSW said the move is aimed at reducing crashed caused by speed, saying the "average speed safety cameras encourage drivers to stick to the speed limit over longer distances, not just when they see a camera."
Exceed speed limit by 10 km/h or less
Unrestricted licence: $145 fine, 1 demerit point
Learner or P1/P2 licence: $145 fine, 4 demerit points
Exceed speed limit by over 10 km/h but not more than 20 km/h
Unrestricted licence: $334 fine, 3 demerit points
Learner or P1/P2 licence: $334 fine, 4 demerit points
Exceed speed limit by over 20 km/h but not more than 30 km/h
All drivers: $574 fine, 4 demerit points
Exceed speed limit by over 30 km/h but not more than 45 km/h
All drivers: $1,097 fine, 5 demerit points
Exceed speed limit by over 45 km/h
All drivers: $2,959 fine, 6 demerit points
Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@yahoonews.com.
You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
'Cost him the race': F1 driver facing the axe after incident with Oscar Piastri
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is reportedly in danger of losing his spot on the F1 team, and a crazy incident involving Oscar Piastri in the Austrian Grand Prix won't do him any favours. Piastri finished second behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who cut the Aussie's lead in the championship to just 15 points. But it was nearly so much worse for Piastri, who came perilously close to not finishing the race when he was inadvertently forced off track by Colapinto on lap 55. Norris and Piastri were moving past the lapped Alpine driver, who moved out of the way for Norris but didn't appear to realise Piastri was also right there. Colapinto moved straight back into Piastri's path and forced the Aussie driver onto the grass, who managed to keep his composure and get back on track. Piastri narrowly avoided disaster, but the incident cost him precious ground on Norris and ruined his chances of overtaking his teammate late in the race. Piastri was then blocked by Colapinto's Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly on lap 57, and the Aussie driver was left fuming. He reportedly said on team radio: 'Alpine still manages to find a way to f*** me over all these years later." Piastri was referencing his controversial switch from Alpine to McLaren in 2022, when Alpine tried to block the move. F1 fans were left filthy with Colapinto's mistake, with many joking he's trying to take out as many Aussies as possible. The Argentine replaced Aussie driver Jack Doohan earlier this season, who was sacked after six races. But new reports have claimed Colapinto is also in the gun after failing to impress. 'Racing News 365' is reporting that Alpine are considering dumping Colapinto as well, with pressure intensifying after the incident with Piastri that could have caused massive embarrassment for the team had it affected the championship race even more. Alpine's plan was to give Colapinto five races to show what he's capable of, and those five races are now completed. The Argentine hasn't scored a single point, but neither did Doohan in his six races. Apline had seemingly backflipped on that plan and guaranteed Colapinto's immediate future, but their stance has reportedly now changed. According to 'Racing News 365': "Alpine has informed Colapinto and his management team that the Argentinian needed to start performing." Colapinto, who was hit with a five-second penalty during the race and one penalty point on his record afterwards, said: "I'm not really concerned. I think (team principal) Flavio Briatore has been very supportive and he has trust on the decision he's made. I, and the team as well, are focusing on improving the car. We looked a bit weak today, and we just need to take some steps forward. "The car has been a bit tricky for me to drive at the moment. It's not very consistent. It's quick, but it just didn't give me the confidence I needed to push in the high speed here. It was a tough weekend. Overall, we did some steps forward, but it felt like something didn't click." Colapinto cost Piastri the race. Without that lost second from being driven off the track, Piastri would be in DRS by lap 64 or 65 and at that point, anything could have happened. — AJ Ansari (@AJAnsariX) June 29, 2025 Colapinto trying to take out every Aussie in F1 — Ignition Australia (@Ignition_AU) June 29, 2025 Almost caused him to crash and take a deep hit in the WC — juvid (@JuvidX) June 29, 2025 It wasn't the only hairy moment for Piastri on Sunday, who locked up his wheels during a dual with Norris on lap 20. "It was a good battle. A bit on the edge at times and probably pushed the limits a bit far," he admitted afterwards. "But that's what we're here to do: try and race each other and try and fight for wins. And that's what we did today. It was close for me, but not quite enough." RELATED: Oscar Piastri cops official sanction over illegal act following crash F1 fans in frenzy over return of Daniel Ricciardo with Oscar Piastri It was almost a repeat of the drama that unfolded in Montreal two weeks ago, when Norris ran up the back of Piastri and failed to finish. Team principal Andrea Stella praised Piastri's immediate accountability after the incident on Sunday, saying: "As soon as he crossed the finish line, he opened the radio and he said, 'Sorry for the situation in corner four. My bad. I know what I have to do'. We have come out stronger and even more united."
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
The A686 near Hartside Pass is closed following a vehicle collision
A ROAD has been closed by police following a collision. The Hartside Pass, A686, is currently closed, according to Eden Police. The A686, Gamblesby, is closed in both directions following an accident at the Renwick Turnoff. However, reports state traffic is coping well. Eden Police issued an update: "The A686, Hartside Pass is currently closed due to a collision, and may remain shut for some time. Motorists are asked to please avoid the area."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Aussie drivers warned as major speed camera change to see new fines issued
Regular motorists in the country's most populous state will need to keep an extra eye on the speedometer from this week as new average speed cameras begin handing out fines. Such technology has long impacted drivers of heavy vehicles, but two new stretches of road in NSW will now see all road users have their average speed clocked, with those exceeding the speed limit sent fines in the mail starting from Tuesday. While the point-to-point or average speed camera systems have been monitoring all drivers for the past two months, authorities have only been handing out warning letters to motorists caught going too fast, with the exception of anybody caught more than 30km/h above the legal limit. But from July 1, there will be no more grace period. The system works by recording a vehicle's entry and exit times at two points, then calculating whether the average speed exceeds the limit. Sydney council removes bizarre roundabout after backlash from drivers Travelling Aussies issued driver's licence warning for often overlooked rule Drivers warned of hidden killer on winter roads after horror crash Selected for their crash history, the two spots are a 15km stretch of road on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes on the Mid North Coast, and 16km of road on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai in the state's south. "Motorists are reminded that from today the cameras will begin capturing light vehicle speeding offences. Warning letters will be issued to those caught for the first two months before penalties will begin on July 1," Duncan Lucas, Executive Director of Road Safety Regulation at Transport for NSW said when the cameras were first turned on at the start of May. The more comprehensive speed monitoring has been welcomed by road safety advocates in the state but some have argued there could be drawbacks. Traffic lawyer Hayder Shkara previously told Yahoo News the move may target the "everyday driver" who drifts between five and 10km/h over the limit while "overtaking or distracted". "I also think the average speed cameras may encourage drivers to become overly fixated on maintaining speed rather than focusing on overall safety, like adjusting to conditions or anticipating hazards," he said. A spokesperson for Transport for NSW said the move is aimed at reducing crashed caused by speed, saying the "average speed safety cameras encourage drivers to stick to the speed limit over longer distances, not just when they see a camera." Exceed speed limit by 10 km/h or less Unrestricted licence: $145 fine, 1 demerit point Learner or P1/P2 licence: $145 fine, 4 demerit points Exceed speed limit by over 10 km/h but not more than 20 km/h Unrestricted licence: $334 fine, 3 demerit points Learner or P1/P2 licence: $334 fine, 4 demerit points Exceed speed limit by over 20 km/h but not more than 30 km/h All drivers: $574 fine, 4 demerit points Exceed speed limit by over 30 km/h but not more than 45 km/h All drivers: $1,097 fine, 5 demerit points Exceed speed limit by over 45 km/h All drivers: $2,959 fine, 6 demerit points Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
