Regulatory Advice - Heavy Vehicle Safety Technology & Telematics
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) issued a Regulatory Advice on the use of Telematics in heavy vehicles.
According to the NHVR Advice
This Advice is to provide “guidance to parties in the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) on best practice for using safety technologies and telematics to improve the safety of their transport activities and meet primary duty obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)”
Safety technology – in relation to heavy vehicles – refers to electronic devices or safety intervention systems designed to improve safety, prevent vehicle rollovers, avoid collisions, and produce data. Telematics is the data exchanged between the vehicle and the driver or operator
Having insight into driving behaviour and vehicle dynamics through telematics, is an effective way to improve the safety of your transport activities. Effectively using and analysing the data that telematics provide, can support behavioural change, significantly reduce the likelihood of a heavy vehicle being involved in a crash and help minimise the impact of incidents when they do occur.
What Does this Mean for Me?
Read the NHVR Advice. A link to the Advice is: https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/chain-of-responsibility/regulatory-advice/heavy-vehicle-safety-technology-and-telematics
Consider the use of telematics, or improvements in their use, based on the Advice
Regulatory Advice – Light or Empty Lead B-Double Trailers
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator issued a Regulatory Advice on “Managing the Risk of a Light or Empty Lead Trailer in a Laden B-Double”.
According to the NHVR Advice, advice from the industry is that a light or empty load in a B-double lead trailer, when the rear trailer is loaded with a heavier load, can impact on ride quality, vehicle stability and braking performance.
The Advice seeks to assist in understanding and managing risks associated with this activity.
What Does this Mean for Me?
If you use B-doubles within your supply chain
Read the NHVR Advice. A link to the Advice is: https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/chain-of-responsibility/regulatory-advice/managing-the-risk-of-a-light-or-empty-lead-trailer-in-a-laden-b-double
Consult with your personnel and supply chain partners to develop and implement processes to manage risks associated with this activity