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ACT Government Takes Significant Step in Road Safety with Expanded Seatbelt Enforcement

acu-reina — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:25:57 +0000

The ACT Government’s distracted driving program, utilising Acusensus solutions, can now expand to include seatbelt enforcement, which has been reported to begin on the 3rd of November 2025. This significant step forward comes as an amendment to the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 and the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017 has been passed, in an effort to enhance road safety for all Canberrans.

The integration of seatbelt detection alongside existing mobile phone detection capabilities allows the ACT Government to address two of the most prevalent factors contributing to road deaths and injuries.

Acusensus is proud to support the ACT Government in their mission to achieve significant improvements in road safety.

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Expanding Road Safety technology to Regional Western Australia

acu-reina — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:54:42 +0000

The Western Australia Road Safety Commission is taking a significant step in protecting regional communities with the expansion of its road safety camera program using Acusensus technology. We are proud to see this road safety program extend to regional roads, beginning in the Great Southern region.

This initiative reinforces a shared commitment to making WA roads safer, especially in regional areas, where road fatalities more commonly occur in the state.

This program leverages Acusensus’ Multi-function technology, designed to detect multiple behaviours that contribute to road trauma, simultaneously. The solution addresses mobile phone use, seatbelt non-compliance and speeding, providing comprehensive enforcement capabilities on regional roads.

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Our Pledge: Partnering for a Fatality Free Friday and Safer Roads Globally

acu-reina — Thu, 29 May 2025 23:12:46 +0000

Today marks Fatality Free Friday, an important initiative by the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) that calls on all road users to prioritise safety over convenience, and strive for a day without road fatalities. This year’s message is particularly poignant, with new research from the ARSF indicating that more work still needs to be done in the road safety space to reduce fatalities: more than 2/3 of Australian drivers admit to dangerous behaviour on the road (68%), 7 in 10 admit to experiencing some form of distraction while driving, and 42% would rather give up social media for a year than stop speeding (Source 1).

One way to reduce fatalities is through enforcement. Partnering with organisations and government departments across Australia, we are educating people to choose safe driving behaviours. In their first two years utilising Acusensus safety camera technology to detect driving behaviours, Queensland and New South Wales road fatalities reduced by 10% and 21% respectively (Source 2,3). Our focus remains on developing and delivering solutions that support a vision zero approach, helping to create safer roads for all Australians.

This Fatality Free Friday, let’s reflect on our individual responsibility in making our roads safer. Our choices behind the wheel matter, and we encourage everyone to make safe choices on our roads, today and every day.

Source 1: Australian Road Safety Foundation research, 12 months 28 Jan to 6 Feb 2025 with n = 1509 Australian drivers aged 18+ years.
Sources 2 and 3: https://www.bitre.gov.au/statistics/safety

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Improving Road Safety in New Zealand: Supporting New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s Mobile Safety Camera program

acu-reina — Wed, 14 May 2025 00:28:03 +0000

We’re proud to support the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in their commitment to road safety with the launch of a new speed enforcement program. The first vehicle based camera will be deployed across Auckland from 13th May and in the coming months. NZTA released on 7th May 2025 via press release, that the first vehicle will be joined by other vehicles and trailers as NZTA expands its mobile safety camera operations across the country to a total of 44 mobile cameras – 35 of which will be operating at any given time.

The mobile speed cameras utilised in this program will detect speeding vehicles anywhere, anytime.

For more information about the mobile speed cameras, visit NZTA’s website.

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National Road Safety Week 2025: Your Speed Matters

acu-reina — Mon, 12 May 2025 04:31:59 +0000

This National Road Safety Week, we join SARAH: Safer Australian Roads and Highways and communities across Australia in acknowledging the vital importance of road safety. Today’s theme, “Your Speed Matters,” highlights the importance of preventing serious injuries and fatalities on our roads. Every kilometre counts, and choosing safe speeds is a choice we can all make to play our part in making our communities safer.

Across Australia, innovative programs are making a tangible difference in managing speed and enhancing road safety. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads utilises Acusensus‘ transportable trailer-based solutions to address speeding in various locations, including regional areas across the state. In New South Wales, Transport for NSW employs Acusensus’ mobile car-based platforms to ensure safer speeds and in Western Australia, Acusensus’ world first multi-functional enforcement solution is deployed state-wide targeting point and average speed (alongside phone distraction and seatbelt enforcement). These varied approaches recognise that each community and jurisdiction has unique road safety needs, yet these communities all work towards discouraging speeding behaviours, leading to safer roads.

As advocates for road safety, we believe that collaborative efforts contribute to a future with fewer road fatalities. “Your Speed Matters” is a reminder that we can all make an impact on the safety of everyone on our roads. Let’s all remember to drive at safe speeds and help save lives.

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Utilising Enforcement to Change Driver Behaviour

acu-reina — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:25:25 +0000

At the Australian Road Safety Conference 2024, Acusensus Founder and Managing Director, Alexander Jannink, spoke about the increasing potential of enforcement in shaping driver behaviour. Enforcement has proven to be an effective educational tool as it places emphasis on safeguarding all road users and fostering a culture of responsible driving.

The Transportable Road Safety Camera Program, a trailer based speed enforcement program with Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland, demonstrated the impact of enforcement tools. Initial data revealed concerning levels of speeding, with hundreds of drivers exceeding limits by over 40 km/h. Following the QLD Transportable Speed Program utilising Acusensus’ Harmony solution, a shift occurred – a reduction of over 90% in dangerous speeding incidents underscores the program’s effectiveness in promoting safer roads.

To hear Alex’s insights on the role of enforcement in road safety, watch the clip below:

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Acusensus Selected for Nationwide Mobile Speed Camera Enforcement Program in New Zealand

acu-reina — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:33:38 +0000

Acusensus is proud to announce that we have been selected as a successful supplier for a nationwide mobile speed camera enforcement program in New Zealand. In partnership with New Zealand Transport Authority Waka Kotahi (NZTA), we will be delivering localised, high-quality operations for this significant road safety initiative.

The program, slated to commence in 2025, will deploy a mix of vehicle-based and trailer-based enforcement solutions to reduce casualties across the country.

Tara Macmillan, NZTA Head of Regulatory Strategic Programmes, announced in NZTA’s official media release that this decision is derived from evidence that “a mix of signed and unsigned safety cameras of various types generates greater road safety benefits than either one alone.”

Acusensus is honoured to collaborate with NZTA, leveraging innovative technology to enhance safety for both road users and enforcement operators. This initiative underscores our shared commitment to making communities safer by reducing crashes and casualties on New Zealand’s roads.

We look forward to supporting New Zealand’s leadership in road safety and delivering solutions that save lives.

For more information, visit NZTA’s official media release here.

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Rural Road Safety Month 2024

acu-reina — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:57:43 +0000

September 2024 marks the seventh anniversary of the Australian Road Safety Foundation’s (ARSF) annual Rural Road Safety Month, an important campaign focused on improving safety on regional and rural roads. This year’s theme, “Help Sow the Seeds of Change: Road Safety Starts with You,” emphasises the crucial role every road user plays in making responsible and safe decisions behind the wheel.

Despite fewer than a third of Australia’s population residing outside major cities, deaths on rural roads accounted for almost two-thirds of the 2023 fatality rate. In states such as Queensland, more than half of lives lost in speed-related incidents occur in regional and remote areas. For this reason, it is important to find effective solutions to reduce fatalities in rural and regional areas.

Acusensus is proud to be working with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on a regional and rural Speed program, utilising Acusensus’ Harmony TS1 solutions. Since the program began in July 2023, the number of drivers caught speeding by the Harmony TS1 solutions has declined by 92% over the program’s first seven months. Furthermore, speeding fatalities have declined in the state from 88 speed-related deaths in 2022 to 59 in 2023.

Acusensus looks forward to continuing to plant the seeds for a safer future, inspired by this year’s Rural Road Safety Month message. We remain dedicated to advocating for safer road practices and eliminating dangerous driving behaviours, helping to cultivate a safer environment for all road users.

To learn more about Rural Road Safety Month, visit: https://arsf.com.au/rural-road-safety-month/

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Queensland Road Safety Week 2024

acu-reina — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:55:00 +0000

This week, August 26-30, marks Road Safety Week in Queensland, an initiative led by QLD StreetSmarts with the theme, “We’re one team, Queensland. Let’s drive like it.”

At Acusensus, we’re proud to play a role in promoting safer driving across the state. Our Speed and Mobile Phone, and Seatbelt programs have contributed towards reducing road fatalities, including a notable 7.1% decrease in total crashes throughout 2023 compared to the year prior (source).

We’re especially heartened by the positive feedback from the Queensland community regarding our efforts. Our state-wide Speed program, which has been acknowledged by Transport Main Roads, is making a real difference in reducing speeding on regional roads—areas where crashes are more likely to occur than in urban settings. The impact of these efforts is evident, with a measurable decline in speeding offences since the program’s launch.

We all play a part in keeping the roads in our local communities safe. Let this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week serve as a reminder for us to drive safely to keep ourselves and the people around us safe.

To find out more about Queensland Road Safety Week, visit the QLD StreetSmarts page.

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NSW Strengthens Road Safety Efforts with New Seatbelt Detection

acu-reina — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:07:36 +0000

On July 1, 2024, the Acusensus Heads-Up solution, utilised in the Mobile Phone Detection Program in New South Wales, was expanded to include seatbelt detection.

In three weeks, 11,400 detections were recorded, with 75 per cent of these for improper seatbelt use.

New South Wales Road Minister John Graham emphasised the need for a “culture change” regarding seatbelt use, similar to the successful efforts against illegal mobile phone use in the state. The NSW Mobile Phone Detection Camera Program, utilising Acusensus’ Heads-Up solution, began in 2019 and has seen a decrease in mobile phone use while driving.

This advancement marks a major step forward in addressing multiple road safety challenges in New South Wales, with the number of seatbelt offences detected in the three weeks since July 1 surpassing the total seatbelt penalties issued by the NSW Police in 2023.

By combining seatbelt detection with mobile phone detection, Transport for NSW and Acusensus are addressing two major road safety issues simultaneously, leading to safer roads for everyone in New South Wales.

Acusensus is proud to support Transport for NSW in their mission to achieve significant improvements in road safety.

Video by Channel 7 News

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