NSW Roads and Ports Minister Duncan Gay made the decision after a series of police investigations into speed limiter issues. These speed limiters are a legal requirement, and limit heavy trucks to travelling no faster than 100 km/h on the flat.
The Chief Executive of the ATA, Stuart St Clair, said “The ATA is pleased to see that our call for action on these speeding trucks is being heeded, and would like to congratulate Mr Gay on prioritising the safety of all those who use the roads.
“The great majority of people in Australia’s trucking industry are safe, professional and responsible in their work. They do the right thing and are compliant with the law.
“However, there are a small number who are not. These people are a danger to themselves and others, and these attitudes are not welcome in the industry.”
What the ATA said...
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... and the result
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“Trucks found travelling at more than 115 kilometres per hour should be grounded until the defect is cleared.”
ATA
24 February 2012 |
"I have directed Roads and Maritime Services to work with the NSW Police Force to develop a policy that will see trucks detected of speeding above 115 kilometres per hour grounded until a thorough compliance check has been completed.”
Duncan Gay
NSW Roads Minister 8 March 2012 |
“There also needs to be stronger chain of responsibility enforcement against customers that demand unrealistic and unsafe schedules.”
ATA
24 February 2012 |
“Parties in the supply chain—whether a consignee, such as a retail outlet, or a consignor, such as a manufacturer—are on notice: You need to know your obligations under the legislation to ensure that trucks working with your businesses are not speeding.”
Duncan Gay
NSW Roads Minister 8 March 2012 |
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