Officers have uncovered two heavy vehicles with non\u2013compliant equipment on the Hume Highway, south of Sydney.<\/p>\n
About 1pm on Saturday 3 January 2015, motorists reported a b-double weaving between lanes on the Hume Highway, Goulburn.<\/p>\n
Officers stopped the heavy vehicle and directed it to the Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Station.<\/p>\n
It was found to be carrying a load of mixed dangerous goods including: sulphuric acid,<\/p>\n
hydrochloric acid and nitrous oxide, phosphorous acid, aerosol cans, in addition to tractor tyres.<\/p>\n
The vehicle\u2019s load was not secured and inspectors found smooth tyres and a detached brake slack adjustor on the A-trailer, making brakes on its second axle ineffective. There was also no personal protection equipment in the cabin.<\/p>\n
The driver was issued two defect notices and infringement notices for: dangerous good breach – no personal protection equipment ($260); substantial load restraint breach ($512); and, drive heavy vehicle used to carry dangerous goods not comply with code \u2013 roadworthiness ($400).<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, about 11.45am yesterday (Wednesday 7 January 2015), police were patrolling the Hume Highway, Pheasants Nest, when they stopped a b-double travelling south for an inspection.<\/p>\n
Officers allege the heavy vehicle had a number of unsecured items on board while the inspection found the speed limiter to be non-compliant, enabling an override of the system to allow the vehicle to travel above the 100km\/h speed limit.<\/p>\n
Infringements were issued by police for a non-compliant speed limiter and substantial risk load restraint.<\/p>\n
Checks on the 42-year-old Queensland driver revealed he was wanted for driving matters. He was arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station and is due to appear in Goulburn Local Court today (Thursday 8 January 2015).<\/p>\n
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said police will continue to focus on all vehicle categories.<\/p>\n
\u201cHeavy vehicle compliance and safety is just one element in a broad range of road safety initiatives police are focusing on.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny vehicle, particular those of a significant weight, that are non-compliant put other road users at serious risk when they are at high speeds or stop suddenly in traffic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe make no excuses for stopping these drivers and if necessary can ensure they are taken off the road for a period of time. We will continue to work with our partner agencies to ensure road users are not at risk,\u201d Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.<\/p>\n
Roads and Maritime Services General Manager Compliance Operations, Paul Endycott, said this non-compliance was particularly concerning given it occurred during one of the busiest times of the year on our roads.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was only the good work of Police and Roads and Maritime officers which prevented what could have been a terrible tragedy.<\/p>\n
\u201cRoads and Maritime officers recently had training in enforcement under dangerous goods transport law. The programme focused on coordination of multi-agency activities relating to dangerous goods and heavy vehicle regulation. This was a great example of the reason we carry out this sort of training.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsignors loaders and others in the Chain of Responsibility need to take more ownership in this. Directors of these companies can and will be held personally liable for these offences.<\/p>\n
“It sends a strong message to the heavy vehicle industry there are more of us out there ensuring improved compliance of heavy vehicles carrying dangerous goods than ever before,\u201d Mr Endycott said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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