The National Transport Commission and Transport Certification Australia  have released papers for comment on electronic monitoring. Members are able to comment. See below to download the two draft documents relating to this issue.

Electronic Systems for Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue and Speed Compliance: Draft Policy Paper released for comment

Using electronic work diaries to comply with fatigue management laws in Australia’s heavy vehicle industry could improve road safety, boost efficiency and reduce red tape, according to a draft policy paper released by the National Transport Commission (NTC) today.

The NTC’s Electronic Systems for Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue and Speed Compliance: Draft Policy Paper – developed in consultation with industry and government stakeholders – proposes a way forward for industry and regulators on allowing the voluntary use of electronic work diaries to monitor heavy vehicle work and rest hours. It also addresses the use of technology to monitor speed compliance.

http://www.ntc.gov.au/filemedia/Reports/EWD_NTC_Oct2010.pdf

With fatigue and speed among the major contributing factors of heavy vehicle crashes in Australia, these devices have the potential to help operators manage risks as they happen – providing wide-spread safety benefits for industry, government and the community.

Transport Certification Australia on behalf of Austroads has also developed a Performance-based Specification for Electronic Work Diary and Heavy Vehicle Speed Monitoring (DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT) to complement the policy proposal. Both draft documents are now available for comment via the Electronic Work Diaries section of NTC’s website, with submissions to close on 10 December 2010.

http://www.ntc.gov.au/filemedia/Reports/Performancebasedspecification.pdf 

To view the supporting media release, visit the NTC’s Current news website.

NTC will provide opportunities for consultation soon, with details soon to be available via the website. For further enquiries, contact the NTC on enquiries@ntc.gov.au or (03) 9236 5000.