Nudgee will be part of Queensland’s new road safety enforcement measures, with point-to-point speed cameras planned for the Gateway Motorway North upgrade.
Rising Road Toll
Queensland has recorded 189 road deaths so far this year, two more than the same period last year. In 2023, 302 lives were lost, the highest toll since 2009. Speeding was a factor in almost one-quarter of those fatalities.
Safety Measures at Nudgee
As part of the Gateway Motorway North upgrade, point-to-point speed cameras will be installed in the Nudgee corridor. These cameras track average speeds over longer distances, targeting persistent speeding behaviour. They will undergo testing before enforcement begins in mid to late 2026.
Statewide Road Investment
The installation forms part of a wider safety program. Over the next four years, $25.5 billion has been allocated to road projects, including $9 billion for the Bruce Highway program. Another $100 million has been set aside for the Country Roads Connect scheme, which aims to improve safety on rural and remote corridors.
Effectiveness of Point-to-Point Cameras
Research shows point-to-point cameras can reduce fatal and serious crashes by up to 85 per cent. Authorities describe them as preventative tools that deter speeding and support safer driving.
Calls for Stronger Enforcement
RACQ has backed the rollout of new cameras, noting that speeding remains the leading cause of road trauma, with three-quarters of motorists admitting to the behaviour. Road safety advocates have also urged greater use of enforcement, including roadside drug and alcohol testing, stronger penalties, and more police presence on high-risk roads.
Cost of Road Trauma
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 31,742 crashes causing death or serious injury in Queensland, at a social cost estimated at $35.7 billion. This figure includes medical expenses, vehicle damage, lost productivity, and the broader social impact on families and communities.
Next Steps
With enforcement scheduled to start from late next year, drivers travelling through Nudgee on the Gateway Motorway will face stricter monitoring. Advocates say reducing speeding and changing driving behaviour remain central to lowering Queensland’s road toll.
Published 3-Sep-2025
