NHVR deploys mobile cameras in NSW to monitor safety of heavy vehicles

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has officially installed 10 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras throughout NSW overseeing the safety of heavy vehicles on essential freight routes within the state.

NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati remarked that the deployment of the cameras will strengthen efforts to make Australia’s key freight networks safer and to maintain productivity and efficiency within the heavy vehicle industry.

“The NHVR now has a total of 49 ANPR cameras deployed across the country, including roadside trailers and vehicle-mounted cameras, to better detect and intercept potentially high-risk behaviour and unsafe practices by heavy vehicles on the roads,” Mr Salvati said.

“Tragically, we have already seen 51 lives lost in crashes involving heavy vehicles across Australia this year, with 16 of these lives lost on NSW roads – the NHVR remains committed to doing everything in our power to drive down this road toll.

“These fatal incidents are sadly occurring more in regional and remote areas – which is why these cameras are such an important step towards safer heavy vehicle movements and improved road safety outcomes for all.”

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