Implementation of National Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Legislation

Pascal FelixDirector – Main Roads WA, Heavy Vehicle Operations

Chain of Responsibility – Objectives / Strategy

• Encouraging industry and community to voluntarily comply

• Educate rather than prosecute• Focus on key safety and infrastructure protection

messages• Intelligence-driven targeted enforcement

Chain of Responsibility – Compliance approach

Enforce

Monitor

EducateInform

InvestigationRoad Transport Compliance

IntelligenceLegal Support

WAHV AccreditationCommunications

Chain of Responsibility – Implementation

• Legislation was passed by WA State Parliament in May 2012, currently awaiting proclamation.

• Regulatory amendments and finalisation expected by December 2013.

Chain of Responsibility – Implementation

• Steering Committee established to oversee the implementation of CoR;– Pascal Felix – Main Roads (Chair)– Leigh Farrow – Main Roads (Executive Officer)– Kevin Loftus – Main Roads– Richard Whitehead – Main Roads– Paul Bond - Main Roads– Dean Roberts – Main Roads– Diane Aho – WA Police– Vince Tamigi – DoT– Emma Cooper - DoT

Chain of Responsibility – Communication

• Main Roads, Heavy Vehicle Operations has responsibility for the education and industry communications .

• Initial discussions have already taken place with industry associations.

• External consultants to assist in key communication activities.

• Training of Transport Inspectors & other enforcement officers will be completed prior to implementation.

Chain of Responsibility – Communication

• Activities will include:– Industry road shows and information sessions

* Perth x 2 * Kalgoorlie * Fremantle * Bunbury* Port Hedland * Albany* Geraldton * Derby

* Narrogin

Chain of Responsibility – Communication

– Website Information * Project Overview/Updates

* Fact Sheets * FAQs * Dispelling ‘myths’ about CoR

* Key implementation dates and industry engagement sessions * Links to CoR Legislation and Regulations * Contact details for further information

Chain of Responsibility – Communication

– Direct mail out & publications * CoR Overview – what’s changed & where to

go for further information * Release of new & revised publications

Chain of Responsibility – Key dates• 26-28 Jul 2013 - Truck & Trailer Show

• Aug 2013 – launch of educational and media campaigns• Diggers & Dealers Forum – 5-7 August 2013• Dowerin Field Day – 28 & 29 August 2013• Sep-Nov 2013 – Road shows & information sessions• Mar 2014 – lead-in and CoR proclamation (‘Go Live’)• Ongoing evaluation and update

Chain of Responsibility – Need more information

• Main Roads website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au • Dedicated phone support via our HVO Help Desk 138

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