Footscray MP Katie Hall has created a petition calling on the state government to deliver enforcement of 24-hour bans through road safety cameras when the West Gate Tunnel opens in 2025.
The petition reads, “Whilst enforcement is currently managed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, residents are calling for consistent penalties for non-compliance through cameras in key locations across the inner west.
“One of the biggest benefits of the West Gate Tunnel is that it will deliver us the road infrastructure we need to take 9000 heavy vehicles off our roads, every day, in the inner west.”
Ms Hall said this will be delivered through a legislated truck ban on six local roads, the bans will be 24-hour, seven day a week bans.
“I know for the residents of Moore Street, Francis, Somerville and Buckley this is really welcome news,” she said.
“We’ve been getting ready for the bans by installing data cameras in the inner west.
“We’ve been using these cameras over the past year to monitor the movements of the trucks. These data cameras can also form the basis for future enforcement.”
Ms Hall said she’s spoken to many residents who want greater enforcement.
“Residents want cameras operated by the state government that issue fines,” she said.
“I’m launching a petition today to present to the Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne to introduce enforcement cameras when the tunnel opens, because I know trucks breaking the existing curfews has been a problem.”
