NSW motorists are to see mobile speed camera warning signs make a return from next month (February), with the new signs to be placed on top of mobile speed camera vehicles.
Announced by Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, the addition of large blue and white signs aims to give motorists fair warning when they pass a speed camera.
“We need to strike the right balance between giving a fair go to the majority who are trying to do the right thing and ensuring those few who continue to deliberately risk lives cop the fine they deserve,” Mr Toole said.
“There is no excuse for speeding – and with these new signs, in addition to the 1,000 fixed signs we’re already rolling out, motorists will have every opportunity to change their behaviour and ensure the safety of everyone on the road,” he said.
The Minister said a retractable, double-sided sign would be installed on top of all mobile speed camera vehicles from February.
“These signs are going to be large, they’re going to be obvious, so if motorists are just doing a few kilometres over the speed limit, they will be able to re-adjust their speed,” he said.
“For those motorists that are travelling at 10 kilometres, 20 kilometres, 30 kilometres over the speed limit, we make no apologies if you get caught for speeding.”
Minister for Transport and Roads, Rob Stokes said the rollout of signage would take several months, with a priority placed on marking vehicles that were currently unmarked.
“This was always about saving lives and we will continue to find ways to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads as we aim towards zero fatalities by 2050,” Mr Stokes said.
“The focus on safety as well as awareness will ensure the program is still effective in reduce speeding and the significant trauma it causes,” he said.
“We know that it takes all of us to make the right decisions whenever we get behind the wheel, so while we’re giving people that extra warning, we need everyone to slow down and drive to survive,” Mr Stokes said.
