NSW police officers have been called to increase on-road enforcement activities after allegations surfaced of B-doubles speeding and operating on illegal routes.
Greens spokeswoman on transport Lee Rhiannon highlighted the reckless driving of truck drivers carrying grain through the NSW region of Greenthorpe, saying such dangerous behaviour put many lives at risk.
Speaking to locals today, Rhiannon called on police to take immediate action in the central-west of NSW.
She warned it was only a matter of time before we would see a serious accident and said the NSW police minister should ensure there is an increase in policing operations to stop speeding B-doubles and operating on illegal routes.
Rhiannon claims truck drivers have forced school buses off the road and are ignoring signals to slow down when children step off buses.
The Greens want the B-doubles banned and for the NSW Government to restore rural rail lines so grain crops are not transported via the road network.
The Greens says more than 80 people attended the public meeting in support of reinstating the rail lines.
Rhiannon's comments follow the Australian Trucking Association (ATA)’s statement asking truck drivers to set a high standard for safe driving over the Easter long weekend.
ATA Chairman Trevor Martyn says there will be rise in the number of trucks on the road, prompting him to issue tips on how motorists can deal with the increase.
He has urged motorists against cutting in front of trucks and acting impatiently if a heavy vehicle is driving slowly.
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