Changes to J and P Code Legislation ensure National Consistency

Changes to J and P Code legislation ushers in a new national approach to J and P Code modifications. J code (body mounting) and P (tow coupling, fifth wheel and king pin installation) code heavy vehicle modifications will now (as of 1 July 2015) need to be certified and approved by an approved vehicle examiner (AVE).

Another blow for Cootes despite ongoing extensive measures to comply with CoR

Another blow for Cootes this morning, as a 40,000 litre LPG tanker collided with a car this morning near the University of Western Sydney Campus this morning around 10am.
Victorian Police Put Chain of Responsibility Resources under Scrutiny

Victorian Police Put Chain of Responsibility Resources under Scrutiny

Chain of Responsibility resources are the focus of police scrutiny in the state of Victoria. Senior officer, Bernie Rankin says how the police tackle chain of responsibility is on his agenda and resources available are under scrutiny.

CoR Compliance Email Update – 10th July 2015

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CoR Compliance Email Update – 3rd July 2015

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SARTA Supports New Owner Alert System

SARTA Supports New Owner Alert System

South Australian authorities have implemented new provisions that allow police to inform the owners or operators of trucks about serious offences committed by drivers.
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Coroner Calls for Improved Tyre Pressure Monitoring

Pressure is mounting for the calls of a coroner, following a coronary inquiry to be implemented and tyre pressure to be better monitored.
WA Changes Road Rules to Complement other States’ Laws

Transport Ministers Support COR Reforms

Reforms to the nation’s Chain of Responsibility laws are being supported by Australia’s transport ministers, who have amended the Heavy Vehicle National Law by developing primary duties which focus on safety.
Bernie Rankin believes chain of responsibility law should extend to drug use.

Top Cop Says: Extend Chain of Responsibility to Drugs

With the chain of responsibility laws currently under review with possible reform on the cards and the development of primary duties which focus on safety, Senior Victorian Police Officer Bernie Rankin is calling for the reforms to include provisions on drug use.
Samsung's Safety Truck on tour in Argentina.

Near-Transparent Truck Could Save Lives

Electronics giant Samsung has unveiled its near transparent safety truck which it says could save thousands of lives.