On Friday April 8, Bundaberg Transport and Main Roads motor vehicle inspection centre was open for its periodic and programmed Certificate of Inspection scheme for vehicles at high risk of non-compliance with vehicle standards, including trucks and other vehicles that travel long distances.
Compliance officers Mark Williams and Mark Hazel step away from the office to share the message Join the Drive to Save Lives
If you were around the Production Street area, then you may have heard Vehicle Inspection Officers over the loud speaker providing instruction to the drivers during the vehicle assessment time.
We’ve also had colleagues from Road Policing Command conducting a heavy vehicle enforcement operation on March 31 at the Glasshouse Mountains.
Two Bundaberg heavy vehicle drivers were intercepted and have received consequences in relation to fatigue contravention offences.
- A 33-year-old Bundaberg West man was issued a Notice to Appear at Bundaberg Magistrates Court on June 20, for a critical risk breach of his rest hours.
- A 30-year-old Thabeban man will be sent a Traffic Infringement Notice for Std hrs solo – exceed work hours – any 8hr (Minor). Consequence = $420 monetary fine.
Motorists of all vehicle types need to ensure they are well rested before they drive and take suitable rest breaks to avoid fatigue.
Heavy vehicle drivers also need to adhere to regulations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and regulations.
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Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.