The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with the AFL’s Collingwood Football Club for a new Oversize Overmass (OSOM) and superload safety campaign.
‘It’s Black and White: We All Need Space’ is the NHVR’s latest campaign which will aim to educate drivers on safely approaching and navigating around OSOM vehicles and superloads.
The NHVR is hoping to spread awareness by contextualising the size of these vehicles and the importance of keeping those around them safe.
NHVR Executive Director Corporate Affairs, Michelle Tayler, said safety campaigns such as these deliver critical safety messages to light vehicle drivers, further enhancing road safety across the country.
“At the NHVR, we are committed to playing our part in ensuring important safety messages reach as many motorists as possible,” she said.
“I’m proud to launch the next iteration of our “We All Need Space” series – this time focused on the critical need to drive cautiously when sharing the road with OSOM vehicles and superloads – and we are thrilled to partner with the Collingwood Football Club in sharing this important message.
“Huge trucks carrying big things keep Australia moving, and with more OSOM vehicles and superloads carrying vital pieces of infrastructure due to hit the roads in the future, it’s more important than ever that all drivers know what to do.”
Superloads and OSOM vehicles typically travel at slow speeds and can take up multiple lanes of traffic.
They also often involve the need to block roads and control traffic lights.
Due to the nature of these movements, Tayler said it’s critical that road users follow the instructions of pilots and escort vehicles.
“A collision or near miss between a major OSOM load and another vehicle has the potential for catastrophic consequences – a scenario no one wants to see,” she said.
“It is up to all of us to slow down, stay patient and follow the instructions from the pilot and escort vehicles accompanying these superloads, to ensure everyone makes it home safely.”
Collingwood CEO, Craig Kelly, said the club was pleased to support a partnership delivering an important community message.
“The NHVR has an important community message, and we are pleased to be able to support them with their road safety campaign,” he said.
“Road safety is not just about preventing accidents, it’s about protecting our families, co-workers, friends, and community.
“Education is a key part of road safety, so our collaboration with the NHVR is about raising awareness, informing drivers, and promoting safer driving habits.
“This campaign provides the opportunity for us all to arrive at our destinations safely, and as a club, we look forward to playing our role in delivering this message.”
Arrow Transport has also been named an official partner of Collingwood Football Club.
In other news, national transport company, Auswide Transport Solutions, is now manufacturing semi-trailers.
