Questions to the 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 can't the length of a combination be measured from the kingpin? This would allow a longer prime mover. A longer prime mover is much more comfortable to operate and live in.

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson

Main Roads assesses each road prior to approving RAV access.

This includes conducting swept path assessments and measuring railway crossing and intersection stacking distances.

As such, a maximum length needs to be specified, which is the basis of these assessments.

Longer vehicles may be approved under the WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme, which have separate access approvals. The PBS Scheme assesses the vehicle combination based on its safety performance rather than the prescriptive length limits.

More information on the PBS Scheme is available on the Main Roads website.

Question

My question is regarding the new toilet block that was built in Menzies Western Australia in the parking bay about a year ago. Why is it still not open and has a temporary fence around it? A explanation would be great as this is our work place I’m sure no politicians nor any one from Main Roads would wait for a toilet to be operational. It has been like this for months now.

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson

The Menzies Heavy Vehicle parking bay is under the ownership of the Shire of Menzies and it is their responsibility to maintain the facilities associated with it.

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