❓ A Member of Parliament is questioning the Minister for Resources regarding a proposed policy about flashing lights on mining vehicles operating on public roads. The Minister clarifies the policy and defers questions about implementation and penalties to another Minister.
AnsweredQoN 1268Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 August 2006
Member
Portfolio
Resources and Assisting the Minister for State Development
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Will the Minister explain the exact nature of the proposed new policy that will prohibit vehicles from displaying flashing lights on their roof whilst not on a minesite?
(2) Will the Minister explain the reason for this proposed policy?
(3) Will the Minister advise when this policy will be implemented?
(4) Will the Minister advise the penalty that will apply to anyone not complying with this new policy?
(2) Will the Minister explain the reason for this proposed policy?
(3) Will the Minister advise when this policy will be implemented?
(4) Will the Minister advise the penalty that will apply to anyone not complying with this new policy?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
30 August 2006
Responded by
Minister for Resources and Assisting the Minister for State Development
Response time
15 days
The press release states clearly that when mining vehicles fitted with flashing lights on their roof are on a public road, the light need not be removed or covered. In the interests of road safety, the flashing light must be switched off. (2) To address concerns raised by members of the mining industry. (3) This question should be referred to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (4) Refer to (3)
(2) To address concerns raised by members of the mining industry. (3) This question should be referred to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (4) Refer to (3)
(3) This question should be referred to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (4) Refer to (3)
(4) Refer to (3)
(2) To address concerns raised by members of the mining industry. (3) This question should be referred to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (4) Refer to (3)
(3) This question should be referred to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (4) Refer to (3)
(4) Refer to (3)
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