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 does the RAV mapping tool have roads listed as ‘reduced speed on gravel when wet’ when the roads have been sealed/bitumised often many years ago. This is a general question. Also, I wonder how often Main Roads update the roads restrictions after upgrades, given that many roads have reduced speed limits but have long since been upgraded. Surely, a truck traveling well below the speed limit due to regulation is a hazard especially when it is safe to go a bit quicker. Maybe only 10 or 20 km below limit instead of the sometimes 30 plus km below as per the RAV mapping tool limits Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads updates the road restrictions when made aware of changes to the road network. Due to the number of roads approved for RAV access, it is not practical for Main Roads to continually check the roads, therefore there is a reliance on the Road Managers (i.e. local governments) to advise Main Roads when changes occur.

Main Roads welcomes information provided by the transport industry and will action the information accordingly.

Question

Why is the RAV mapping tool not mobile friendly and why is there no instructions on how to use it properly?

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads is currently working on a new RAV Mapping Tool platform.

Main Roads holds information sessions throughout WA and has a dedicated Heavy Vehicle Help Desk (131 486) that can assist with heavy vehicle related enquires, including instruction on how to use the RAV Mapping Tool.

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