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 Focus on key safety and infrastructure protection messages Intelligence-driven targeted enforcement

Chain of Responsibility – Compliance approach

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 Jul 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 Dedicated phone support via our HVO Help Desk 138 HVO (486)

Questions?