Ever wondered what those green stickers mean on highway side reflective poles in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria?
The ‘3-2-1 green reflector’ was originally created for truckers to assist with short stops where drivers can check their cargo or pull over to take a break. take a break if they feel tired.
The initiative was started by road safety advocate and truck driver Rod Hannifey.
Each location is within clear view of other drivers and has a solid foundation for drivers to pull over easily.
Three green reflective lines will appear 500m from the position, two green reflective lines will appear 250m from the position and then the last green reflective line indicates the area where the driver vehicle can pull over safely.
While the space is shared for all drivers, it’s more geared towards drivers traveling with trailers, caravans or heavy goods that could slow it down when driving. average limit.
This zone provides drivers with a safe point to pull over and allow other drivers to pass. It can also be used by learner drivers if there is a long line behind them.
The stops are not intended for drivers sitting for long periods of time.
As polite drivers, they are also required to drive to the furthest point of the rest stop so other drivers can also access the area.
You can read more about the show and its history at Truck-friendly blog.
