Victoria is rolling out a new wave of high-tech road safety cameras as part of a $28.3 million push to curb dangerous driving, with authorities zeroing in on some of the state’s most persistent risks, such as speeding, distraction and seatbelt non-compliance.
Timed to coincide with National Road Safety Week, the VIC Government’s latest investment—funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)—will see a suite of upgraded and entirely new enforcement tools deployed across Melbourne and beyond.
The move comes as road safety remains a pressing issue in Victoria, with hundreds of lives lost on the state’s roads each year, according to TAC data.
Among the major changes is the development of Victoria’s first “all-in-one” road safety camera, capable of detecting multiple offences simultaneously, including speeding, mobile phone use and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Local teams will develop and trial the unit, marking a shift toward more efficient, multi-purpose enforcement technology.
Where you’ll see the changes
Existing camera infrastructure will also get a boost, with upgrades planned for major arterial routes including the Western Ring Road and Eastlink—two of Melbourne’s busiest corridors.
Meanwhile, authorities will introduce new mobile road safety trailers to target high-risk locations with greater flexibility and respond more dynamically to crash hotspots. Among the current 2,262 mobile cameras, the sites include Warrnambool’s Aitkins Road, Raglan Paradeand the Princes Highway, Hamilton’s Mt Napier Road and Coleraine Road, as well as Diggers Rest–Coimadai Road in Toolern Vale.
The package also expands Victoria’s Automated Enforcement Plan to broaden how and where authorities use this technology across the state. Officials say the aim is to create a more visible and consistent enforcement presence, particularly in areas where risky driving behaviours are more prevalent.
For drivers in Victoria, camera-detected mobile offences carry a $611 fine, along with 4 demerit points, while seatbelt violations can attract a $407 fine with 3 demerit points.
Police Minister Anthony Carbines said the expanded technology will give Victoria Police more tools to target high-risk driving, while TAC CEO Tracey Slatter pointed to the lasting impact road trauma has on families and communities, reinforcing the importance of safer decision-making behind the wheel.
Landmarks light up for Road Safety Week
The announcement also coincides with a series of yellow-lit landmarks across the state—including Melbourne Town Hall, the Bolte Bridge and the CityLink Sound Tube—marking National Road Safety Week and reinforcing this year’s focus on driver distraction.
It’s a much-needed reminder that even as authorities ramp up enforcement, drivers still need to stay focused behind the wheel because a distracted second can change lives forever.