Our Wide Load campaign is aimed at educating drivers in Central Queensland to the correct procedures when an oversize load escort vehicle approaches. Statistically our region has the highest number of oversize loads within Australia. Correct and timely driver response is essential. Trucks and their loads can often occupy the entire road width, making it important for motorists to know how to act when encountered. Not responding appropriately is very dangerous and unlawful and may have severe consequences.
The awareness campaign has taken on many forms. From installing large format signage at rest areas throughout Central Queensland, to billboard campaigns, TV and social media campaigns and more. RAAG will continue to raise awareness of this serious road safety issue in our region.
Tips for Travellers:
- Always follow Escort Pilot & Police directions.
- If a police escort vehicle is approaching, quickly find a place to stop. This is a very wide load approaching; beware of soft shoulders on the roadside.
- If towing vans in the Bowen Basin, monitor channel 40 this will give a good warning of size of wide loads approaching.
Feel free to download our flyer or share our videos with your networks.
Please share these videos to help us raise awareness of wide loads and how to respond safely.
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