Nanny state ramping it up another notch - pass the wet wipes.
From 1 July if an emergency vehicle has slowed or stopped with flashing lights you have to slow to 40Kmh even if doing 110 up the Hume or heading Gippy way. More revenue raising too I presume???
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety- ... y-vehicles
I think RACV explains it easier.
https://www.racv.com.au/membership/memb ... ency-.html
New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
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New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
I can see this causing issues for truck drivers with smaller vehicles in front of them braking heavily to 40kph after a bend or crest with no prior warning. We all want everyone to be safe in their workplace but being on the side of the road when a truck has to quickly avoid a collision would be a dangerous and worse position to be in
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I agree with the rule. Many years ago a relative of my wife died from this situation. Car doing the wrong speed past an emergency vehicle. He wasn't even an emergency worker. Just a bystander.
tim the argument of coming around the corner at high speed and suddenly have to brake hard does ring true. However it is the same as coming down the Monash and turning and traffic is stopped. I'd also argue turning a bend at 100km+ when you can't see what is ahead is dangerous no matter the situation. Especially in areas where traffic is built up. It is one of the reasons why most of our freeways now which have tighter curves are 80 zones.
I think this is a common sense rule. Most people slow down when passing an emergency vehicle. But some just don't care. It's a pity they have to make it a rule for common sense.
tim the argument of coming around the corner at high speed and suddenly have to brake hard does ring true. However it is the same as coming down the Monash and turning and traffic is stopped. I'd also argue turning a bend at 100km+ when you can't see what is ahead is dangerous no matter the situation. Especially in areas where traffic is built up. It is one of the reasons why most of our freeways now which have tighter curves are 80 zones.
I think this is a common sense rule. Most people slow down when passing an emergency vehicle. But some just don't care. It's a pity they have to make it a rule for common sense.
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
Well said.vicyak wrote:I agree with the rule. Many years ago a relative of my wife died from this situation. Car doing the wrong speed past an emergency vehicle. He wasn't even an emergency worker. Just a bystander.
tim the argument of coming around the corner at high speed and suddenly have to brake hard does ring true. However it is the same as coming down the Monash and turning and traffic is stopped. I'd also argue turning a bend at 100km+ when you can't see what is ahead is dangerous no matter the situation. Especially in areas where traffic is built up. It is one of the reasons why most of our freeways now which have tighter curves are 80 zones.
I think this is a common sense rule. Most people slow down when passing an emergency vehicle. But some just don't care. It's a pity they have to make it a rule for common sense.
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
Surely slowing down so cops and paramedics have a safer work place isn't that much of an impositionYako wrote:Nanny state ramping it up another notch - pass the wet wipes.
From 1 July if an emergency vehicle has slowed or stopped with flashing lights you have to slow to 40Kmh even if doing 110 up the Hume or heading Gippy way. More revenue raising too I presume???
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety- ... y-vehicles
I think RACV explains it easier.
https://www.racv.com.au/membership/memb ... ency-.html
Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
much better than the super nanny state of SA where it's 25km/h including school areas. At least 40km/h is a bit better. try slowing down to 25km/h @110km/h with a roadtrain close behind you. Makes the freckle quiver I can tell you
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
In SA yes it is 25km/h but I haven't had any troubles on the highway when I don't slow right down to 25 but give a wide berth.
I guess if they want to be a-holes they can do this anyway, most are good these days since I look like a pretty conservative greying dude now and not a punk kid anymore.
I guess if they want to be a-holes they can do this anyway, most are good these days since I look like a pretty conservative greying dude now and not a punk kid anymore.
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
Absolutely correct matevicyak wrote:I think this is a common sense rule. Most people slow down when passing an emergency vehicle. But some just don't care. It's a pity they have to make it a rule for common sense.
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
As someone who actually spends a significant amount of time on the side of the roadway with emergency lights, this change could not have come sooner. People have died roadside, and literally hundreds seriously injured. The main issue is some people slow, and others do not. So the rubber neckers were causing accidents, as the person behind doesn't pay attention and swerves or emergency breaks last second to avoid the slow car in front who is gawking. If everyone slows to 40, this risk will be mitigated.
People need to stop thinking freeways, it's the streets and major roads that this is an issue. 60-80kmh zones, especially where there is no median strip.
My 2 cents anyway.
People need to stop thinking freeways, it's the streets and major roads that this is an issue. 60-80kmh zones, especially where there is no median strip.
My 2 cents anyway.
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Re: New Overtaking Emergency Road Rule 1 July
Anything to make it safer for our emergency workers!