Trucking industry calls for tougher penalties for dangerous overtaking
Western Australian truck drivers are calling for tougher penalties and increased education campaigns to address dangerous overtaking by car drivers, particularly on regional roads. They argue that current fines and demerit penalties are too low to deter risky behavior, citing frequent near-misses and mental stress. The WA Road Safety Commission has begun a review of traffic penalties to assess their effectiveness and appropriateness.
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WA trucking industry calls for touger penalties on 'dangerous driving behaviour'By Atlas CookBy Andrew CollinsABC Great SouthernTopic:Transport Industry49m ago49 minutes agoThu 30 Apr 2026 at 6:24amTruck drivers are calling for higher penalties for car drivers who overtake them dangerously. (ABC News: John Gunn)In short:Western Australian truck drivers say the penalties for trying to overtake dangerously are too low. They want to see a more concerted education campaign and a review of the penalties applied.
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