New Towing Laws

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Yes it is, in Victoria.

I wonder why the cut & paste didn't show, try again.


QUOTE: I am led to believe that to cross an unbroken line on any road is an offence.

Qld regs from the general informaytion site as follows. Thought other states may be the same...

"Long vehicles (measuring 7.5 metres or longer) must keep a minimum distance of 60 metres behind another long vehicle unless:

driving on a multi-lane road
driving in a built-up area
overtaking
driving in a road train area (where the minimum distance is 200 metres)."

and white edge lines.

"What does a continuous white edge line mean?
Edge lines are used as a way to mark the edge of the road space normally used by vehicles. The area to the left of the edge line is called the shoulder of the road. This space is not an extra lane for vehicles to travel in.

Drivers must ensure they do not cross the continuous white line at the edge of the road unless they are:

entering or leaving the road
turning at an intersection
overtaking to the left of a vehicle that is turning right or making a U-turn
driving a slow-moving vehicle
stopping at the side of a road.
However, drivers can cross the continuous white line for up to 100 metres when:

entering or leaving the road
turning at an intersection or
stopping at the side of a road.
If the road is multi-laned, then the driver should not cross any edge line prior to turning at an intersection.

If a vehicle in front signals a right turn, a following vehicle may cross an edge line to overtake on the left.

A driver may stop or park on the side of the road to the left of an edge line where no signs or markings prohibit the action."

Hmmm, you've got me thinking about the figures I quoted (above) now....

I now have a feeling that the distances and provisos that you have quoted are in fact the same as our Police bloke mentioned. IE: 60 meters and not 100.....and doesn't apply on double lane roads etc etc.

Thanks Lex,

Roachie

Hi Roachie, I was at that same meeting and I thought he said that most vehicles with a van or trailer that were 7.2 mtrs long which is most according to him. are classed as a long vehicle and he said that south of Adelaide( including Adelaide) is the B Double area it is 60 mtrs apart and north of Adelaide, we are all in the roadtrain area and then it is 200 mtrs apart, but doesn't apply in Multi lane roads or when passing etc.
I thought it was a good informative evening,
Cheers Des

Hi Roachie, sorry I may not have been at the same meeting as you, we went to the one at the bowls club on last Wed evening, but that is what I understood him to say,
Cheers Des.

Trevor

yep....what about some of those 5th wheeler set ups?
some of them are nearly as long if not the same as a semi trailer,which i might add are articulated to.

And I don't mean to wind you up Mark,
But their don't need a log book either, fatigue management or require another license besides their car license.
Trevor, are they going to be fined for breaking any rules/law? no
Please if any body hears of someone that has been fined over the new laws, post here on EO and I'll have some faith restored in our bureaucrats.

You guys are both correct and nothing I say here will have any positive altering effect on "the system" so I won't dribble on but any joker able to drive a mini can go and double the weight, triple the length of their rig and go and play ball with everyone else on the road???????? defies logic if you ask me.

Cheers, Trevor.

Trevor,

I understand what you are saying, but just having a caravan licence will not fix the problem. Just look at some of the antics of people with car and truck licences.

It is a personal responsibility thing, and sadly there will always be a percentage of people whoi will never do the right thing, or listen to advice etc.

I am not suggesting that a caravan licence would not be a step in the right direction, but it will not be a complete fix. Sadly.

So true Terry.

You would make an excellent bureaucrat...King Cane Toad!!!....LOL

Too, many bloody stupid rules and regulations. Use common sense and ignore the rest :-)


Cheers

Thank Fella's

As a Newby to the 4x4 C/T world, I had not heard of the two points I mentioned. Your points were very enlightning, but, wouldn't it be an advantage to us if the RTA or equivalent in all States were to update information on a wider basis, NRMA Publications and the like, rather than to hear it (maybe) on a talk back media snippet.
Thank god we can post an item here and get updated faster that the relevant authority can get to us. Thank for the info.... Steve. B....

Willem said

".........Use common sense and ignore the rest :-) ........"

Trouble is Willem is that it isn't, common, that is.

It's all to ruddy rare!

Yep, we live in an age of mass stupidity.....LOL

Hi Willie

You meant that as a joke.. LOL.. I hope :-)

Richard

giggle

"When towing a Caravan on the open road you must keep at least 60 metres between your vehicle and a heavy vehicle."


What if the heavy vehicle is BEHIND you?

LOL

Peter

drive faster... the law states "When towing a Caravan on the open road you must keep at least 60 metres between your vehicle"

Richard