Drivers risk collision with logging trucks

The Road Safety Action Group is concerned by reports of drivers pulling out in front of logging trucks at Wainui’s Oneroa Road and State Highway 35 intersection. Failure to give way to logging trucks at this intersection is putting drivers and their passengers at risk of having a serious accident, says road safety coordinator Lenora McDonald.

“Some drivers are putting themselves in harm’s way at this intersection all because they don’t want to be stuck behind a logging truck for the short trip into town.” Fully laden logging trucks can weigh up to 44 tonnes and travel at speeds of up to 90km/hr along State Highway 35.

“If a logging truck was to collide with a car the result would be disastrous for the occupants of both vehicles,” Ms McDonald said. “Drivers need to exercise caution when they turn out of Oneroa Road and give way to logging trucks travelling along the highway.”

The Road Safety Action Group, which is made up of the Gisborne District Council, ACC, the New Zealand Police and the NZ Transport Agency, will be distributing a flyer to Wainui residents about this issue.

For more information, please contact the road safety coordinator at the Gisborne District Council on 867 2049.