Heavier fines and new road rules coming into force from July 1
The new AI cameras have been rolled out nationally with face detection to spot drivers using mobile phones, with Queensland serving up the biggest penalty of $1209 and four demerit points for offending drivers.
The Sunshine State tripled its revenue from booking motorists in 2023-2024 to $464.3 million, but that hasn't stopped the Queensland Government from increasing fines and vehicle registration costs by 3.4 per cent from July 1, 2025.
New South Wales (NSW) motorists will also face higher fines, with a 3.2 per cent increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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While the now $423 fine ($563 in a school zone) for using a mobile while driving in New South Wales may be less than the cost in Queensland, drivers face five demerit points (unchanged) instead of four.
NSW has also turned on two of its average speed cameras – used to detect speeding heavy vehicles since 2011 – to pick up speeding cars, too.
The state government switched the cameras to 'enforcement mode' on July 1 after a two-month 'warning' period of two average speed zones, which followed a 14-month trial.
One is on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes (Port Macquarie) while the other is on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai in the state's south. All other average speed cameras in NSW remain for heavy vehicles only.
Ticketless parking – introduced in many NSW council areas in 2024 – has been outlawed from July 1, 2025, after the NSW state government passed a bill late last year, deeming it 'unfair' to motorists.
Fines must now be attached to the vehicle, with images of the offence sent to the Revenue NSW and parking fine data now publicly available.
In Victoria, new rules around emergency vehicles start today, with motorists now having to slow to 40km/h – previously for red and blue flashing lights – around magenta and yellow flashing lights.
The change is designed to improve safety of recovery crews, tow vehicle operators and other workers such as roadside assistance vehicles, for example.
The maximum fine for not slowing is a hefty $961.
South Australia has also introduced new rules requiring motorists to slow down around emergency vehicles, with a 25km/h restriction in place from today.
It also includes recovery and breakdown vehicles with flashing lights – as well as police, fire and ambulances – with a $1648 and seven demerit points penalty for failing to heed.
This rule doesn't apply if you're driving along a road and the breakdown service vehicle is on the other side, or if you're driving along a road with a median strip and an emergency services vehicle is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip.
Despite higher fines – and more enforceable offences – the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) described the federal government's road toll strategy as a failure in a statement made last week.
The AAA provided new data revealing the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025, was the deadliest on Australian roads.
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Changes for motorists coming into effect from today – July 1, 2025 – include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) cameras nationally, an increase in fines, and new rules around emergency vehicles.
The new AI cameras have been rolled out nationally with face detection to spot drivers using mobile phones, with Queensland serving up the biggest penalty of $1209 and four demerit points for offending drivers.
The Sunshine State tripled its revenue from booking motorists in 2023-2024 to $464.3 million, but that hasn't stopped the Queensland Government from increasing fines and vehicle registration costs by 3.4 per cent from July 1, 2025.
New South Wales (NSW) motorists will also face higher fines, with a 3.2 per cent increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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While the now $423 fine ($563 in a school zone) for using a mobile while driving in New South Wales may be less than the cost in Queensland, drivers face five demerit points (unchanged) instead of four.
NSW has also turned on two of its average speed cameras – used to detect speeding heavy vehicles since 2011 – to pick up speeding cars, too.
The state government switched the cameras to 'enforcement mode' on July 1 after a two-month 'warning' period of two average speed zones, which followed a 14-month trial.
One is on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes (Port Macquarie) while the other is on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai in the state's south. All other average speed cameras in NSW remain for heavy vehicles only.
Ticketless parking – introduced in many NSW council areas in 2024 – has been outlawed from July 1, 2025, after the NSW state government passed a bill late last year, deeming it 'unfair' to motorists.
Fines must now be attached to the vehicle, with images of the offence sent to the Revenue NSW and parking fine data now publicly available.
In Victoria, new rules around emergency vehicles start today, with motorists now having to slow to 40km/h – previously for red and blue flashing lights – around magenta and yellow flashing lights.
The change is designed to improve safety of recovery crews, tow vehicle operators and other workers such as roadside assistance vehicles, for example.
The maximum fine for not slowing is a hefty $961.
South Australia has also introduced new rules requiring motorists to slow down around emergency vehicles, with a 25km/h restriction in place from today.
It also includes recovery and breakdown vehicles with flashing lights – as well as police, fire and ambulances – with a $1648 and seven demerit points penalty for failing to heed.
This rule doesn't apply if you're driving along a road and the breakdown service vehicle is on the other side, or if you're driving along a road with a median strip and an emergency services vehicle is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip.
Despite higher fines – and more enforceable offences – the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) described the federal government's road toll strategy as a failure in a statement made last week.
The AAA provided new data revealing the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025, was the deadliest on Australian roads.
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Changes for motorists coming into effect from today – July 1, 2025 – include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) cameras nationally, an increase in fines, and new rules around emergency vehicles.
The new AI cameras have been rolled out nationally with face detection to spot drivers using mobile phones, with Queensland serving up the biggest penalty of $1209 and four demerit points for offending drivers.
The Sunshine State tripled its revenue from booking motorists in 2023-2024 to $464.3 million, but that hasn't stopped the Queensland Government from increasing fines and vehicle registration costs by 3.4 per cent from July 1, 2025.
New South Wales (NSW) motorists will also face higher fines, with a 3.2 per cent increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
While the now $423 fine ($563 in a school zone) for using a mobile while driving in New South Wales may be less than the cost in Queensland, drivers face five demerit points (unchanged) instead of four.
NSW has also turned on two of its average speed cameras – used to detect speeding heavy vehicles since 2011 – to pick up speeding cars, too.
The state government switched the cameras to 'enforcement mode' on July 1 after a two-month 'warning' period of two average speed zones, which followed a 14-month trial.
One is on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes (Port Macquarie) while the other is on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai in the state's south. All other average speed cameras in NSW remain for heavy vehicles only.
Ticketless parking – introduced in many NSW council areas in 2024 – has been outlawed from July 1, 2025, after the NSW state government passed a bill late last year, deeming it 'unfair' to motorists.
Fines must now be attached to the vehicle, with images of the offence sent to the Revenue NSW and parking fine data now publicly available.
In Victoria, new rules around emergency vehicles start today, with motorists now having to slow to 40km/h – previously for red and blue flashing lights – around magenta and yellow flashing lights.
The change is designed to improve safety of recovery crews, tow vehicle operators and other workers such as roadside assistance vehicles, for example.
The maximum fine for not slowing is a hefty $961.
South Australia has also introduced new rules requiring motorists to slow down around emergency vehicles, with a 25km/h restriction in place from today.
It also includes recovery and breakdown vehicles with flashing lights – as well as police, fire and ambulances – with a $1648 and seven demerit points penalty for failing to heed.
This rule doesn't apply if you're driving along a road and the breakdown service vehicle is on the other side, or if you're driving along a road with a median strip and an emergency services vehicle is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip.
Despite higher fines – and more enforceable offences – the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) described the federal government's road toll strategy as a failure in a statement made last week.
The AAA provided new data revealing the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025, was the deadliest on Australian roads.
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Changes for motorists coming into effect from today – July 1, 2025 – include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) cameras nationally, an increase in fines, and new rules around emergency vehicles.
The new AI cameras have been rolled out nationally with face detection to spot drivers using mobile phones, with Queensland serving up the biggest penalty of $1209 and four demerit points for offending drivers.
The Sunshine State tripled its revenue from booking motorists in 2023-2024 to $464.3 million, but that hasn't stopped the Queensland Government from increasing fines and vehicle registration costs by 3.4 per cent from July 1, 2025.
New South Wales (NSW) motorists will also face higher fines, with a 3.2 per cent increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
While the now $423 fine ($563 in a school zone) for using a mobile while driving in New South Wales may be less than the cost in Queensland, drivers face five demerit points (unchanged) instead of four.
NSW has also turned on two of its average speed cameras – used to detect speeding heavy vehicles since 2011 – to pick up speeding cars, too.
The state government switched the cameras to 'enforcement mode' on July 1 after a two-month 'warning' period of two average speed zones, which followed a 14-month trial.
One is on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes (Port Macquarie) while the other is on the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai in the state's south. All other average speed cameras in NSW remain for heavy vehicles only.
Ticketless parking – introduced in many NSW council areas in 2024 – has been outlawed from July 1, 2025, after the NSW state government passed a bill late last year, deeming it 'unfair' to motorists.
Fines must now be attached to the vehicle, with images of the offence sent to the Revenue NSW and parking fine data now publicly available.
In Victoria, new rules around emergency vehicles start today, with motorists now having to slow to 40km/h – previously for red and blue flashing lights – around magenta and yellow flashing lights.
The change is designed to improve safety of recovery crews, tow vehicle operators and other workers such as roadside assistance vehicles, for example.
The maximum fine for not slowing is a hefty $961.
South Australia has also introduced new rules requiring motorists to slow down around emergency vehicles, with a 25km/h restriction in place from today.
It also includes recovery and breakdown vehicles with flashing lights – as well as police, fire and ambulances – with a $1648 and seven demerit points penalty for failing to heed.
This rule doesn't apply if you're driving along a road and the breakdown service vehicle is on the other side, or if you're driving along a road with a median strip and an emergency services vehicle is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip.
Despite higher fines – and more enforceable offences – the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) described the federal government's road toll strategy as a failure in a statement made last week.
The AAA provided new data revealing the 12-month period ending on May 31, 2025, was the deadliest on Australian roads.
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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JAC T9: Chinese ute gets nationwide drive-away deals
Chinese brand JAC is offering drive-away deals across its T9 ute range until August 31, 2025. Model year 2024 (MY24) examples of the JAC T9 dual-cab ute are now being offered for $39,990 drive-away in base Oasis form and for $43,990 drive-away in top-spec Haven trim. Western Australian buyers pay an extra $1000 on top of these prices. The T9 Oasis is usually priced at $45,670 before on-roads, with the Haven ringing up at $48,737 plus on-roads. Drive-away deals on the JAC T9 are available now. Contact a dealer via CarExpert for the best deal or call our Concierge team on 1300 587 992. JAC is offering these deals exclusively on MY24 stock, purchased and delivered before August 31, 2025. The special drive-away pricing isn't being offered to government or rental fleet buyers, or in conjunction with any other offers. JAC also notes MY24 T9 Oasis (but not Haven) utes get optional metallic paint included. This latest promotion follows one run in April that offered discounts of $3000 on MY24 stock. The drive-away deals make the T9 more affordable, though it's still not the cheapest dual-cab ute on the market. The KGM Musso is currently being offered to private buyers from $38,000 drive-away as part of a runout deal, while remaining MY23 examples of the LDV T60 are being offered from $37,042 drive-away for private buyers. All JAC T9 utes come standard with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 120kW of power and 410Nm of torque, mated with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. They're backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and seven years of roadside assistance, while JAC also offers seven years of capped-price servicing. To the end of May, JAC has delivered 789 T9 utes in Australia this year. That's almost as many as the number of GWM Cannon Alpha (794) utes delivered in the same period, but much less than the T9's more direct rival, the GWM Cannon (1732, plus 1935 of the pre-update GWM Ute), as well as the LDV T60 (1946) and KGM Musso (882). However, JAC only commenced customer deliveries of the T9 – its first model in Australia – in December 2024. The fledgling (in Australia) Chinese brand plans to expand its lineup beyond the turbo-diesel T9, with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version due in 2026 and further additions to come.
