HVLP reference group - August and December meeting updates
The Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Reference Group met in August and December 2022 to progress key issues encompassed by the Review.
At the August meeting the Group discussed the following issues, among related matters:
Training of Pilots
Main Roads WA continues to liaise with relevant training organisations and industry bodies to audit whether Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are adhering to the current registered standards. This is necessary ahead of any suggested changes or improvements to the requirements themselves.
The Pilot Fleet and Attire
The Group considered whether there is potential for standard uniformity of the pilot fleet to make its purpose and function more obvious to general road users and to enhance professionalism.
Members also explored whether there is scope to improve the standard of pilot attire and appearance by introducing a basic standard of attire additional to the safety vest.
It was noted that safety vests are particularly important as the power to direct traffic is only available when dressed as per the requirements.
The December meeting considered items such as:
- Bridge Crossings
- Pilot Vehicle Lighting
- The draft Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Code of Conduct
- The draft Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Business Rules.
