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TOD: Road Rule 79A update
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TOD: Road Rule 79A update

26 May 2022

VACC has been lobbying the Victorian Government to have towing operators included in the protections afforded by Road Rule 79A.

In addition to this, the Chamber is advocating for tow operators to be able to use magenta or other coloured warning lights at the scene of an accident or at a roadside tow.

As part of the Victorian Government's first Road Safety Action plan (2021-2023) an 18-month trial began in late 2021 to understand driver and rider responses when passing Vic Roads Incidence Response (IRS) Vehicles using different colour flashing light combinations. The trial is using incident data collected on the Monash Freeway, measuring the passing speed of motorists when a Vic Roads IRS vehicle is attending an incident. Additionally, the trial reviews how motorists respond when passing tow truck operators and other first responders.

Once the trial concludes and sufficient data is collected, consideration to extending Road Rule79A to other at-risk cohorts like towing operators will begin. VACC meets with Executive Management from Road Safety Victoria on a regular basis to ensure consideration of extending Road Rule 79A to at-risk cohorts, including towing operators, continues, in addition to this, VACC will also continue to lobby for an alternate colour light scheme.

The Chamber can confirm data from the trial has been collected and is currently being reviewed by Vic Roads.

For more information
VACC Bulletin: TRIAL OF ROAD RULE 79A AND ALTERNATIVE FLASHING LIGHTS UPDATE

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