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Implementation of National Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Legislation Pascal Felix Director – Main Roads WA, Heavy Vehicle Operations. Chain of Responsibility – Objectives / Strategy. Encouraging industry and community to voluntarily comply Educate rather than prosecute
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Implementation of National Chain of Responsibility (CoR) LegislationPascal 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 – 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 HVO (486)