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Congratulations, NSW—you’ve officially out-surveilled yourself. The state is now rolling out average-speed cameras across its road network, proving once and for all that no moment of peace shall go unmonitored. Forget law enforcement—this is revenue-raising with a Bluetooth connection. You can’t find a public toilet in Sydney, but you’ll get fined before you finish humming the first verse of “Livin’ on a Prayer” in your Corolla.

Transport for NSW says it’s about “safety.” Translation: we’ve decided you’re all criminally fast and emotionally unstable. The new system tracks how long it takes you to travel between two points, then auto-dobbs you in if you were even thinking about accelerating. It’s like Big Brother, but with radar guns and a grudge.

And before you ask: yes, motorcycles are included. Yes, they’ll use AI. And no, you won’t be able to argue your case to a human, because the whole system is fully automated. Orwell would be proud. Or terrified. Probably both. The deeper problem? This is policy by punishment. Instead of fixing roads, funding better transport, or teaching drivers how not to tailgate, the government is just throwing more cameras at the problem—and cashing in every time you sneeze near a 60 zone.

As of today, NSW drivers are entering a new era: every commute is a speed trap, every road a fiscal landmine. Privacy is now a punchline. Trust is toast. And somewhere in a dusty ministerial folder is a spreadsheet titled “Projected Fine Revenue – 2025 (LOL).” Sources: News.com.au, SMH, ABC Drive, Transport for NSW (01/05/2025)