RV FEATURE
GREEN REFLECTOR MARKINGS
Have you ever driven along a highway in Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria and spotted green reflector markings on the side posts? What do they mean?
Well, these were an initiative of Rod Hannifey. It is a 3-2-1 system to indicate that up ahead is an informal place suitable for a truck driver to pull in for some rest. This system, and the informal parking bays that they indicate, are primarily intended for truckies; however, they aren’ t intended for overnight stays.
“ It is generally recognised that there are insufficient truck rest areas and insufficient money available to fix the problem. There are many informal spots used by truck drivers where there is either not enough capacity in current truck bays, or where the spacing, location and or lack of facilities, particularly shade in the daytime, sees trucks pulling up on wide road shoulders, etc., for legal breaks, load-checking and, of course, sleep,” he said.
As a caravanner, if you see these markings and decide to make use of the informal parking bay, you are welcome to do so; however, Rod – and truck drivers everywhere – would prefer that you made it a quick stop. Get out, have a quick stretch and walk around, and move on, so that the parking area is free should a truckie need it.
Most truckies don ' t mind sharing rest areas with vanners... but ask that they pull up with consideration to how truckies will be able to enter and exit the area, and pull up themselves for the night to take their legally-required break from the road.
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