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Melbourne’s New Speed Limits have resulted in Record Number of Fines

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Drivers in Melbourne have been slapped with a record number of speeding fines by police since the implementation of the new 40 km per hour speed limits. Before the speed limit was reduced, research was conducted which showed that reduction in the speed limit would prevent one death, nine serious injury crashes and around 25

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Attention Drivers: Stiffer Fines for Mobile Phone Use while Driving

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As of last week, drivers in Victoria who are caught using their mobile phones while driving will face even tougher penalties than before. The Victorian police have reminded motorists that they will be fined $433 if they are caught using their mobile phones while driving, previously the fine was just $289. Offenders will also lose

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Company responsible for Fuel Tanker Crash hit with 26 Notices

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Police have issued 26 defect notices to the trucking company involved in the horrible fuel tanker crash which took place on Tuesday in Sydney. This devastating accident is an example of why everyone involved in the chain of responsibility needs to do their part to ensure road safety. Emergency crews worked tirelessly on the crash

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ATA wants COR laws extended to Truck Maintenance

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The boss of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA), David Simon wants chain of responsibility laws to be extended to truck maintenance in order to improve vehicle maintenance and safety standards in the trucking industry. He has also recommended mandating electronic stability control (ESC) for some dangerous goods vehicles. Mr Simon used his address at the

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Chain of Responsibility Breach – Supply Chain Nightmare

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Strategic Supply Chain Nightmare The recent Mona Vale Tanker Accident, Cootes Transport accident was a tragic loss of life that has highlighted that vehicle compliance levels at Cootes was not adequate. The immediate reaction by law enforcement agencies in NSW and Victoria was to inspect Cootes operations. The defect notices issued by the authorities led

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Safety Guidelines to Help Truckies stay safe on Roadside

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Truck drivers are exposed to so many risks to their health and safety every day which is why the release of new truck emergency safety guidelines is so welcomed. The guidelines are focused on assisting truck drivers to stay safe while on the side of the road repairing broken down trucks. The title of the

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22 Killed in Crash Caused by Speeding Truck

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The horrific crash was captured on video, http://youtu.be/aB-9VtMiXqE A horrific truck crash which took place on a busy road in South Africa during peak hour traffic has claimed the lives of 22 people and injured numerous others. The tragedy took place when the brakes on the truck supposedly failed, causing the truck to come speeding into

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COR Investigations result in Prosecution of Operators Most

COR Investigations result in Prosecution of Operators Most

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A taskforce recently tasked with reviewing the effectiveness of chain of responsibility laws has confirmed that investigators are not doing enough to hold everyone in the supply chain accountable, which means that operators are still being targeted the most. Chain of responsibility laws state that truckies are not the only ones responsible for road freight

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Independent Inspectors to Carry Out Trucks’ Annual Safety Checks

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Independent Inspectors instead of government inspectors will be able to conduct truck’s annual safety checks under the changes being implemented this month. Laws to keep unsafe trucks off the roads are being implemented by Roads and Maritime Services – prompted by a spate of horrific fatal accidents. According to an article on Smh.com.au, the Roads

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