Speed Camera

The government of Western Australia (WA) has announced plans to invest A$3.2m ($2.5m) to install four additional fixed speed cameras on Perth roads in a bid to address the road toll.

Road safety minister Liza Harvey said the response would target speed, motorcycle fatalities and country road crashes, which are the three major components of the road toll.

"Speed cameras have a long proven ability to slow motorists down and change their driving behaviour while the two reviews will come up with methods to drive down motorcycle fatalities, as well as country road deaths," Harvey said.

With the installation of the additional fixed speed cameras in existing locations across the metropolitan area, there will now be five cameras operating at all times.

"The group will look at crash types, locations and factors then look to establish clear measures to improve rider safety."

According to Harvey, the Motorcycle Safety Review group would involve various agencies that will conduct a detailed analysis of fatal and serious motorcycle crashes from the past five years.

Harvey adds: "The group will look at crash types, locations and factors then look to establish clear measures to improve rider safety in the areas of roads, vehicle safety, speed and rider behaviour."

The Wheatbelt trial of the Regional Highway Safety Review will see multiple agencies travel notorious sections of highway, which will further highlight practical safety measures to improve safety.

The new method targets specific crash clusters aimed at having a greater impact on reducing fatal and serious crashes.

The Road Trauma Trust Account will fund the government’s road toll response measures and review outcomes.

Image: Western Australia’s Government will install four fixed speed cameras on Perth roads. Photo: courtesy of Victor Habbick on FreeDigitalPhotos.net.