The rules required vehicles over 27.5m long to display their length and trailer configuration on a visible signabc.net.au/news/wa-government-backflips-on-road-train-safety-signs/104592792The WA government has backed down on proposed mandatory signage for road trains after a backlash from the trucking industry.
After backlash in July, Main Roads WA said it formed a review group with the sector's leaders, culminating in a decision to scrap the mandatory sign changes.New signage proving costly At the time, Main Roads WA told the ABC the Restructed Access Vehicle warning signs were designed to give drivers more information in order to make better decisions on whether to overtake.Under previous laws, road trains only had to have signs labelled "Long Vehicle" or "Road Train".ABC Perth: Julian RobinsWestern Roads Federation chief executive Cam Dumesny said costs quickly stacked up, with some companies having to purchase new signage for hundreds of trucks.
"The new RAV warning signs are optional but offer several benefits, including providing more information to other road users, helping them decide if it is safe to overtake the road train or long vehicle," a Main Roads spokesperson said.
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