The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are continuing to improve safety for everyone on Australia's roads by funding 12 crucial industry-led projects through Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
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.
The trucking industry is vital for the Australian economy and way of life, with Australia's road freight expected to grow by 77% 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 just one of those 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.
