THE INTELLIGENT Access Program (IAP) has been made mandatory in Victoria, with the Government claiming it is good news for the transport industry.
Those who operate mobile cranes and concrete pump trucks must now enrol in the monitoring program, which grants access to the road network in return for monitoring vehicles via GPS.
Although the IAP will restrict vehicles to certain roads and bridges, Minister for Roads and Ports Tim Pallas argues the scheme will deliver benefits for transport operators.
Pallas said by keeping heavy mobile cranes and concrete pump trucks on approved routes, IAP will deliver better efficiency and productivity for the road transport industry alongside improved road safety and access for all road users.
Pallas also claims the industry can now look forward to a hassle-free system because they will not have the burden of installing their own GPS units.
With IAP, certified service providers will monitor these vehicles and reduce the administrative onus on the operator, Pallas said.
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