29.09.2023

Artikel Nummer: 46660

Wider trucks with safety features

The Australian government has amended national road vehicle standards to facilitate the supply of safer trucks in Australia.

The safer freight vehicles package comes into effect on 1 October 2023 and includes an increase to the overall width limit from 2.50 to 2.55 m for new trucks that are fitted with a number of safety features. They comprise devices to reduce blind spots, electronic stability control, advanced emergency braking, a lane departure warning system, better reflective markings, and side guards.

The government says that opening Australia’s roads to wider trucks will also reduce the number of road haulage trips. (ben)

https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au