Questions to WA State Government

Over to you QUESTIONS TO THE WA STATE GOVERNMENT

Thank you to our WA State Government for answering WA Transport Magazine reader’s questions. If you have a question that is related to the transport industry please email it to the publisher at: karen@angrychicken.com.au

Question

Why set the speed down Greenmount hill at 40kmh when there’s no enforcement? Without fail, every time you go down it there is a handful of clowns going 60+ with fully loaded road trains. Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson The 40 km/h speed limit on Greenmount Hill is in place to ensure safe descent of heavy vehicles. The WA Police are responsible for enforcing posted speed limits, including this posted heavy vehicle speed zone. WA Police often enforce the speed down Greenmount Hill.

However, if heavy vehicles are observed speeding down Greenmount Hill, this should be reported to Police for their awareness.

Question

Why is Main Roads not enforcing a time limit and removing trailers, dolly's and trucks from the Kewdale RTAA when it is very clear some people/companies are using it as a depot. Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads monitors the RTAA and notifies those owners who have stayed within the Kewdale RTAA for an excessive period, that they need to move their vehicles as quickly as possible as per the erected signage.

The RTAA is not to be used as a depot and excessive stays should be reported to HVS.

Question

Will Main Roads continue to allow longer and heavier Quad/Quin combinations onto an already congested route without adding more overtaking lanes? Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads is continually assessing the road network and carrying out improvement works, including road widening and overtaking lanes. Road trains are only approved when the road is assessed as suitable for that combination.

Question

Why is the RAV map in networks? Do I need to display on the front and rear of my roadtrain “Network 5.5”? Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson The different RAV networks correspond to different RAV categories. The specific permit or order you are operating under will specify which RAV Network you must operate on.

There is no requirement to display the network on your vehicle.

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