04/04/2024
🚛 Did you know that any directions given by Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens are lawful and must be followed?
Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens accompany oversize and overmass (OSOM) vehicles travelling through our highways and byways, thus playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth and safe passage of oversized loads across the state.
Pilot vehicles are a common sight on our roads; however, you may not have encountered a Warden given they are only required when the OSOM vehicle and its load exceed 5.5 metres in width and/or 40 metres in length.
You might be wondering at this point, what’s the difference?
🟡 Pilot Vehicles are easily recognised by a large yellow reflective sign with the words “Oversize Load Ahead” on the roof as well as amber and white flashing warning lights.
🔴 Traffic Es**rt Vehicles have red and blue flashing lights on the roof and have “Traffic Es**rt” on both sides of the vehicle, with most vehicles also now displaying a blue and white sign with the words “Oversize Es**rt”.
🟡 Pilots are used to provide advanced warning to other road users that an oversize vehicle is approaching and to facilitate the safe movement of the oversize vehicles by directing traffic in their vicinity.
🔴 Wardens are responsible for the management of OSOM moves including preparing a journey management plan, submitting Green Light Corridor Requests, and conducting pre-movement safety and compliance checks in line with permit requirements.
So, if you see the flashing lights 🚨 of a Pilot or Traffic Es**rt Vehicle, slow down, move left, and be prepared to pull off the road and stop if necessary.
Remember, always follow directions given by Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens, as the directions are being given for your safety.
To learn more about Heavy Vehicle Pilots, Traffic Es**rt Wardens and how to share the road with Heavy Vehicles visit👉 https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/heavy-vehicles/news-industry/
