Improving the design of heavy vehicles and their safety features have undoubtedly made a contribution to reducing the frequency and severity of unwanted incidents.

The Centre for Road Safety in Transport for NSW has reviewed a range of technologies in the market that are designed for crash avoidance. Each technology feature included in this document has a safety benefit.

In line with the Road Safety Plan 2021, the NSW Government is collaborating with the heavy vehicle sector to encourage safer vehicle designs and technologies, to implement lifesaving functions and urge consumers to choose safer vehicles.