As Australia continues its push to make roads safer for truckies and road users, the Federal Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are funding 12 crucial industry-led projects through Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
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To date, the Australian Government has invested more than $45 million across 181 HVSI projects since the program started in 2016, delivering safety improvements across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry and protecting all road users.
“In 2024–25, sadly we saw 190 lives lost in crashes involving heavy vehicles,” NHVR CEO Nicole Rosie says.
“Reducing fatalities and serious injuries from heavy vehicle incidents is the number one priority for the NHVR and there is still plenty to be done.
“Through this program, we can continue to engage with safety-focused groups to improve on these numbers and make Australia’s roads safer for everyone.”
The trucking industry is vital for the Australian economy and way of life, with Australia’s road freight expected to grow by 77 per cent between 2020 and 2050.
With demand increases and unique challenges, the new HVSI projects will deliver tangible safety improvements for the transport and logistics sector by developing crucial educational campaigns and innovative technologies.
The “Hold on Heavy” project is one being funded this round, which will develop scalable AI technology to dynamically adjust traffic signals for approaching heavy vehicles to extend red or green phases and reduce the risk of intersection incidents.
Assistant minister for regional development senator Anthony Chisholm says the Federal Government is firmly committed to work alongside the NHVR and the heavy vehicle industry to ensure our roads remain safe for everyone.
“By investing in innovative projects that will deliver substantial road safety benefits, we’re furthering our commitment to reduce harm on Australian roads – for truckies and all users,” he says.
“We know the HVSI program has delivered successful and lasting results across the country over the last 9 years, and the impacts have been transformative for this crucial industry.
“The Government is proud to continue supporting initiatives that increase safety awareness, education and compliance across the transport and logistics sector.”
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