NTC Discussion Paper Proposes Key Role Duties in CoR Reforms
The release of a National Transport Commission discussion paper detailing the proposed requirements of participants in the supply chain signals progress in chain of responsibility law reform. Experts say we’re a step closer to Chain of responsibility law reform for Australia’s transport industry with the release of the discussion paper. We should keep in mind […]
Heavy Vehicle Dangerous Goods Focus of Joint Taskforce 2 Day Operation
A joint traffic taskforce consisting of officers from NSW Police Force Traffic and Highway Patrol as well as Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) inspectors have been targeting dangerous goods transport.
Changes to J and P Code Legislation ensure National Consistency
Changes to J and P Code legislation ushers in a new national approach to J and P Code modifications.
J code (body mounting) and P (tow coupling, fifth wheel and king pin installation) code heavy vehicle modifications will now (as of 1 July 2015) need to be certified and approved by an approved vehicle examiner (AVE).
Another blow for Cootes despite ongoing extensive measures to comply with CoR
Another blow for Cootes this morning, as a 40,000 litre LPG tanker collided with a car this morning near the University of Western Sydney Campus this morning around 10am.
Victorian Police Put Chain of Responsibility Resources under Scrutiny
Chain of Responsibility resources are the focus of police scrutiny in the state of Victoria.
Senior officer, Bernie Rankin says how the police tackle chain of responsibility is on his agenda and resources available are under scrutiny.
SARTA Supports New Owner Alert System
South Australian authorities have implemented new provisions that allow police to inform the owners or operators of trucks about serious offences committed by drivers.