The meaning behind little-known marker appearing on 'more and more' Aussie roads
While the simple circles may not appear important, they can in fact be a vital sign for travellers.
Experienced Aussie caravanner Keith 'Harry' Hodges, who documents his adventures online, said many recent campsite chats have revealed just how few people are aware of the green dot road initiative.
It was created several years ago by road safety advocate and truck driver Rod Hannifey, who was routinely trying to find a good spot to pull over because he was tired — but by the time he found one, he would be passed it.
Approximately 500 meters from a safe place to pull over, drivers will notice three green dots under the standard red reflector. Getting closer, two green circles will appear on the post indicating the pull-over spot is about 250 metres ahead. Finally, one green circle appears just before the rest area.
'These green dots can be found more and more on New South Wales and Queensland roads,' Hodges said. 'They are not limited to just trucks, motorhomes or car and caravans, they are there for any motorists to pull over and let traffic past.'
In January, Transport for NSW announced it had marked 14 new green reflector sites 'on important freight routes' in the state's south to improve road safety. Since 2020, on average there have been 47 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks each year.
The rollout of more reflective markers 'will go a long way in enabling truck drivers to stop and rest on what can be very long journeys, particularly at night,' Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said.
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Hannifey described the move as a 'big win'.
'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,' he said.
Although the concept was designed for heavy transport, you don't need to be a truck driver or towing a caravan to use the space indicated by the dots, as any motorist can pull up in the safe zone.
The sites can be used as a safe place to stop if you're towing a heavy vehicle and traffic is piling up behind, or if you need a break from driving. However, the areas are not suitable for overnight or extended stays.
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