❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses safety concerns regarding pilot and escort vehicle drivers, oversize loads, and farming machinery movement, prompting responses about reviews, enforcement, and public awareness initiatives.
AnsweredQoN 2603Legislative Assembly
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(a) what are the outcomes of the Department of Main Roads Steering Committee in regards to the Western Australian Pilots and Escort Vehicle Drivers;
(b) in the interests of safety and professionalism will the Government reconsider its decision to use a public servant in place of a Police Officer to be in charge of the Traffic Wardens Section;
(c) what provisions are being made to provide the necessary officers to monitor the movement of oversize loads at nights from 5.00pm to 5.00am as they are currently unsupervised;
(d) due to the rapidly increasing volume of traffic will the Government review the piloting exemptions relating to the movement of swimming pools and houses;
(e) will the Minister review the legislation granting exemption of the movement of farming machinery, as there are definite safety risks due to increased volumes of traffic;
(f) will the Minister provide a public awareness programme to educate the public about the road rules concerning pilots and vehicle escort drivers;
(g) will the Minister review past decisions to keep the current amber warning lights for pilots escorting vehicles and consider a trial period using magenta lights; and
(h) has the Minister been given formal notification of an impending downgrade of the authorisation of Escort Traffic Wardens and Pilots?
(b) in the interests of safety and professionalism will the Government reconsider its decision to use a public servant in place of a Police Officer to be in charge of the Traffic Wardens Section;
(c) what provisions are being made to provide the necessary officers to monitor the movement of oversize loads at nights from 5.00pm to 5.00am as they are currently unsupervised;
(d) due to the rapidly increasing volume of traffic will the Government review the piloting exemptions relating to the movement of swimming pools and houses;
(e) will the Minister review the legislation granting exemption of the movement of farming machinery, as there are definite safety risks due to increased volumes of traffic;
(f) will the Minister provide a public awareness programme to educate the public about the road rules concerning pilots and vehicle escort drivers;
(g) will the Minister review past decisions to keep the current amber warning lights for pilots escorting vehicles and consider a trial period using magenta lights; and
(h) has the Minister been given formal notification of an impending downgrade of the authorisation of Escort Traffic Wardens and Pilots?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 September 2007
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
21 days
(a) To date the Pilots & Escort Review Steering Committee has undertaken 3 main functions:
1. Review the content of the Accredited Pilot training course.
2. To provide a forum to discuss and seek resolution of operational problems faced by the industry - examples include pilot requirements for overmass vehicles with special conditions for crossing bridges, pilot requirements for conveys of oversize vehicles in the metropolitan area and clarification of the requirements for mounting "pilot" signs on pilot vehicles.
3. Provide advice to Government on the most effective manner of improving the awareness and understanding of the motoring public on how to safely interact with oversize vehicles and of the role of pilots & escorts in this process.
The Committee is now focussing its attention on overseeing the development of a set of "Performance Guidelines" for pilots, which detail their operational requirements, with the aim of them being adopted as a standard for the industry.
(b)
This item should be referred to the Minister for Police.
(c)
Enforcement to monitor activities such as the illegal movement of oversize vehicles at night is undertaken by both Police officers and Main Roads Western Australia's Transport Inspectors. Targeted operations are undertaken when intelligence indicates such measures are warranted. Existing resources are considered sufficient for this task.
(d)
Yes. This will be reviewed by Main Roads Western Australia as part of the development of Version 3 of the Class 1 Restricted Access Vehicle Oversize Period Permit.
(e)
Yes, for farming machinery carried on a truck this will be reviewed by Main Roads Western Australia as part of the development of Version 3 of the Class 1 Restricted Access Vehicle Oversize Period Permit.
Towing of agricultural machinery is controlled by the Road Traffic (Towed Agricultural Implements) Regulations 1995. These Regulations are administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). DPI has not received any submissions requesting further controls on the operation of these vehicles and as a consequence there is no intention to review the Regulations with respect to this matter.
(f)
Main Roads Western Australian has taken an active role in providing educational information to Western Australian drivers about mixing with oversize vehicles and the role that pilots play in the safe movement of these vehicles throughout the State.
In 2005 and 2006, information was distributed to roadhouses, tourist bureaux, driver training schools, caravan parks and motorcyclist training schools. Targeted awareness raising activities will be implemented in 2007 including educational editorial in tourism publications, promotion of the vital role undertaken by pilots, and distribution of educational information throughout the State. In addition, the Drive Safe learner driver manual has detailed information about what to do when encountering oversize vehicles and pilots on the road.
(g) The use of warning lamps is administered by DPI with the assistance of the
Management of Warning Devices Committee
. Neither DPI, nor the Committee has received any formal submissions with respect to this issue. Currently magenta warning lamps have been allocated to WA government vehicles that are involved in enforcement roles, such as those operated by Main Roads and Fisheries. It is most unlikely that pilots will be permitted to use these lamps as they are not involved in enforcement.
(h)
This issue should be referred to the Minister for Police.
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1. Review the content of the Accredited Pilot training course.
2. To provide a forum to discuss and seek resolution of operational problems faced by the industry - examples include pilot requirements for overmass vehicles with special conditions for crossing bridges, pilot requirements for conveys of oversize vehicles in the metropolitan area and clarification of the requirements for mounting "pilot" signs on pilot vehicles.
3. Provide advice to Government on the most effective manner of improving the awareness and understanding of the motoring public on how to safely interact with oversize vehicles and of the role of pilots & escorts in this process.
The Committee is now focussing its attention on overseeing the development of a set of "Performance Guidelines" for pilots, which detail their operational requirements, with the aim of them being adopted as a standard for the industry.
(b)
This item should be referred to the Minister for Police.
(c)
Enforcement to monitor activities such as the illegal movement of oversize vehicles at night is undertaken by both Police officers and Main Roads Western Australia's Transport Inspectors. Targeted operations are undertaken when intelligence indicates such measures are warranted. Existing resources are considered sufficient for this task.
(d)
Yes. This will be reviewed by Main Roads Western Australia as part of the development of Version 3 of the Class 1 Restricted Access Vehicle Oversize Period Permit.
(e)
Yes, for farming machinery carried on a truck this will be reviewed by Main Roads Western Australia as part of the development of Version 3 of the Class 1 Restricted Access Vehicle Oversize Period Permit.
Towing of agricultural machinery is controlled by the Road Traffic (Towed Agricultural Implements) Regulations 1995. These Regulations are administered by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI). DPI has not received any submissions requesting further controls on the operation of these vehicles and as a consequence there is no intention to review the Regulations with respect to this matter.
(f)
Main Roads Western Australian has taken an active role in providing educational information to Western Australian drivers about mixing with oversize vehicles and the role that pilots play in the safe movement of these vehicles throughout the State.
In 2005 and 2006, information was distributed to roadhouses, tourist bureaux, driver training schools, caravan parks and motorcyclist training schools. Targeted awareness raising activities will be implemented in 2007 including educational editorial in tourism publications, promotion of the vital role undertaken by pilots, and distribution of educational information throughout the State. In addition, the Drive Safe learner driver manual has detailed information about what to do when encountering oversize vehicles and pilots on the road.
(g) The use of warning lamps is administered by DPI with the assistance of the
Management of Warning Devices Committee
. Neither DPI, nor the Committee has received any formal submissions with respect to this issue. Currently magenta warning lamps have been allocated to WA government vehicles that are involved in enforcement roles, such as those operated by Main Roads and Fisheries. It is most unlikely that pilots will be permitted to use these lamps as they are not involved in enforcement.
(h)
This issue should be referred to the Minister for Police.
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