Fourteen new green reflector sites have been rolled out across NSW. Photo: TFNSW.
Transport for NSW has marked 14 new green reflector sites as part of an effort to increase awareness of safe rest stops for heavy vehicle drivers.
Green dot reflectors placed on guideposts below the standard red dots indicate the location of informal heavy vehicle rest areas to help heavy vehicle drivers spot a place to pull over.
The idea originated with road safety advocate and past National Road Freighters Association president Rod Hannifey, who said the green dots were a simple solution that saved lives.
“The rollout of more green reflector sites is a big win for heavy vehicle drivers,” he said.
“Green reflector sites have made a real difference out on the road. Another driver told me it had saved their life. It’s such a simple idea, but it’s already saving lives.”
The code is simple, with three green reflectors indicating a safe place to pull over is about 500 metres ahead, two green reflectors indicate 250 metres and one green reflector indicates the place itself.
The new green reflector sites are part of the NSW Government’s $11.9 million Heavy Vehicle Rest Stop Minor Works Program and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said the initiative followed stakeholder consultation.
“Heavy vehicle drivers have told us how important green reflectors are in helping to easily identify a safe place to park, rest and check their loads,” she said.
“Marking these sites with green reflectors is a practical measure that supports the wellbeing of our truck drivers who play a crucial role in keeping our supply chains moving.
“The 14 new green reflector sites will go a long way in enabling truck drivers to stop and rest on what can be very long journeys, particularly at night.”
Three green reflectors indicate a rest spot 500 metres ahead while two green reflectors indicate 250 metres. Photo: TFNSW.
Work has been completed along nine important freight routes:
- Burley Griffin Way: 4, 8 and 10 km north of Binalong
- Lachlan Valley Way: 17 km north of Yass
- Snowy Mountains Highway: 3 km south of Bemboka
- Princes Highway: 5 km south of Cobargo
- Olympic Highway: 8 km south of Cootamundra and 5 km north of Bethungra
- Mid-Western Highway: 4 km west of Weethalle
- Newell Highway: 2 km north of Narrandera and 18 km south of Ardlethan
- Hume Highway: 4 km south of Bowning/7 km north of Yass and 10 km north of Little Billabong
- Monaro Highway: 13 km north of Cooma.
There were 48 fatalities from heavy truck crashes in NSW in 2024, and while it’s an improvement on the previous year, Mr Hannifey said more investment was needed right across the country.
“There just aren’t enough rest stops for truck drivers across Australia, so this initiative in NSW is a huge help. It gives drivers a clear signal of where they can safely pull up and take a break.
“This project is definitely welcomed by the industry, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of these sites rolled out over time.”
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