May 20, 2013 at 8:57 amThe Queensland Police Service will conduct a coordinated road policing response, to support the national heavy vehicle Operation AUSTRANS 2013 which launched today.
Operation AUSTRANS 2013 is designed to provide a collaborative multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional approach to target fatigue, drug use and other safety issues.
Inspector Ray Rohweder from State Traffic Support Branch said the Queensland Police Service will participate in the operation by enforcing compliance of road safety and workplace safety-related legislation among heavy vehicle drivers, transport companies and other industry stakeholders.
“The majority of heavy vehicle drivers and businesses take driver safety seriously but the biggest contributing factors in road crashes involving heavy vehicles is driver fatigue,” Inspector Rohweder said.
“It is common for heavy vehicle drivers to be required to cover long distances with tight deadlines and police will be taking a particular interest in drivers suspected of suffering from fatigue, or who may be under the influence of drugs who could potentially endanger other road users.
“We will focus on these contributing factors while ensuring all heavy vehicle drivers are obeying the road rules such as speed compliance, throughout the duration of the operation.”
The operation will run from Monday May 20 to Sunday June 16, inclusive.
From: myPoliceQPS News
