❓ The WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about delays in obtaining trip-specific permits for heavy vehicles and the safety implications of the proposed 'Notices' system, which aims to streamline the permit process. The response assures that safety assessments are conducted and the new system won't increase risks.
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(b) in view of the fact that obtaining a trip-specific permit can involve up to a six months waiting period, will this streamline the application process; and (c) has this plan been assessed for its safety risks for general road users?
(c) has this plan been assessed for its safety risks for general road users?
In June/July as part of the introduction of Notices, Main Roads embarked upon a comprehensive State-wide consultative process with Local Government and the transport industry. Representatives from each Local Government and the local transport industry were invited to 9 rural and 3 metropolitan workshops where the Notice concept was outlined and feedback sought. (b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
In June/July as part of the introduction of Notices, Main Roads embarked upon a comprehensive State-wide consultative process with Local Government and the transport industry. Representatives from each Local Government and the local transport industry were invited to 9 rural and 3 metropolitan workshops where the Notice concept was outlined and feedback sought. (b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(c) has this plan been assessed for its safety risks for general road users?
In June/July as part of the introduction of Notices, Main Roads embarked upon a comprehensive State-wide consultative process with Local Government and the transport industry. Representatives from each Local Government and the local transport industry were invited to 9 rural and 3 metropolitan workshops where the Notice concept was outlined and feedback sought. (b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
In June/July as part of the introduction of Notices, Main Roads embarked upon a comprehensive State-wide consultative process with Local Government and the transport industry. Representatives from each Local Government and the local transport industry were invited to 9 rural and 3 metropolitan workshops where the Notice concept was outlined and feedback sought. (b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices. (c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
(c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users. The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network. Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
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Answered
26 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
85 days
(a) Under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002, the Commissioner of Main Roads may, by notice published in the Gazette, specify roads on which all or specified categories of vehicles may be driven. This allows networks of roads to be specified on which particular categories or classes of restricted access vehicles can operate, under specified conditions, without the requirement to obtain individual permits.
In June/July as part of the introduction of Notices, Main Roads embarked upon a comprehensive State-wide consultative process with Local Government and the transport industry. Representatives from each Local Government and the local transport industry were invited to 9 rural and 3 metropolitan workshops where the Notice concept was outlined and feedback sought.
(b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices.
(c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users.
The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network.
Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
In June/July as part of the introduction of Notices, Main Roads embarked upon a comprehensive State-wide consultative process with Local Government and the transport industry. Representatives from each Local Government and the local transport industry were invited to 9 rural and 3 metropolitan workshops where the Notice concept was outlined and feedback sought.
(b) Yes. The introduction of Notices will reduce but not eliminate the need for permits. The introduction of Notices is part of a broader Heavy Vehicle Access Project aimed at improving and streamlining current permitting systems and practices.
(c) Yes. Safety assessments are undertaken for all routes used by heavy vehicles operating under permits to ensure the route is appropriate for such operations and will not present a risk for general road users. Only categories or classes of restricted access vehicles that have been assessed and are already allowed to travel on these specific assessed routes under permit conditions will be migrated to Notices. The introduction of Notices will therefore not impact on safety risks of for general road users.
The initial roll-out of Notices is focussed on those routes that already operate as Heavy Haulage routes under permit (i.e. does not represent any 'expansion' of the network - just modifying/simplifying the process by which operators gain access to particular routes). Main Roads has issued to all Western Australian Local Governments a series of maps and tables that detail the current permit routes in their respective boundaries and seek their confirmation that they are happy for these to become part of the Notice network.
Local Governments have already been advised that any future additions (or deletions) to the networks will only be undertaken in consultation with Councils. In those instances where new routes are being added (i.e. expansion of the road train network) appropriate technical assessments and consultation with the community will be undertaken, in accordance with commitments arising from the Road Train Summit.
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