Do Not Overtake Turning Vehical Sticker

[borstalboy]

Hi all

Another newbie question I have heard that I might be wise to display a "DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICAL" sign on the back of my van. As this is my first van I am not sure. I have a 16.49.2 so 6.3m there and my tow vehical is a 2003 Pajero so another 4.9m there for a total of 11.2m.

I would love any feedback.

Do others have them?
Where do you get them from that are legal size?
Is there a set place you have to put them?

As just starting out I dont claim to be the best at towing a van as so far I have only towed it home.

 

[bigman0510]

i am considering putting one on myself, I know that if you have one you can legally straddle two lanes to turn a corner or go around a roundabout.
not sure about sizes, I heard 17m total length? does that sound right?

 

[borstalboy]

I have read your total length must be greater then 7.5m

 

[bigman0510]

I was close ound:

 

[Bushman]

Yep 7.5 mtrs and over, you can get them from most good van supply stores or truck supply stores. though I don't have one never really though about it to be honest, though van that size it isn't really an issue.

 

[randl007]

Hi Borstalboy, we have one on ours and it is there as a safety thing and to ensure I keep my no claims bonus if some idiot tries to get past when I am turning. Here is ours in this link;
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/showthread.php/1111-Mods-are-complete-for-now.
Cheers
Richard

 

[PeterV]

I've just found out about the requirement for vehicles/vans with a combined length of greater than 7.5 metres to have one of these signs. I'm surprised that it's not more widely publicised.

 

[Smergen]

I've just found out about the requirement for vehicles/vans with a combined length of greater than 7.5 metres to have one of these signs. I'm surprised that it's not more widely publicised.

Is it a requirement, or is it recommended? I always thought it was recommended.

 

[mfexpanda]

Is it a requirement, or is it recommended? I always thought it was recommended.

twin cab utes are near 5mtrs before even adding the van that would mean every van on the road would need one

 

[Smergen]

twin cab utes are near 5mtrs before even adding the van that would mean every van on the road would need one

That was where I was coming from. I actually saw it in an article somewhere the other day, and thought "geez, I'm glad that's not mandatory or else every tradie would need one"

 

[crackacoldie]

That was where I was coming from. I actually saw it in an article somewhere the other day, and thought "geez, I'm glad that's not mandatory or else every tradie would need one"

It is not mandatory, however, if you do not have one displayed your are not legally allowed to straddle lanes turning left or drift lanes turning right

 

[Rockape]

HI all,
I have one fitted on my 17ft journey so that I can legally straddle lanes to turn safely. $10 deliver is cheap peace of mind to avoid a fine. I know they aren't mandatory, but I have started to notice more of these signs on Caravans. There are also regulations on where they can be mounted. If you purchase one you need to make sure they are ADR compliant.

 

[davemc]

might get one for our van.. its bigger then 7.5m van alone

 

[Drover]

Each state still has their own rules, just get the 300x100 one with the writing on yellow background, must have the maker and reg written on it though, otherwise it musn't work properly, stick it LHS between 400mm and 2M from the road......................having driven over 2 idiots who came up the left hand side while I was turning I can tell you they don't work all that well, idiots don't read or see signs......they miss a flamin big truck with about 6 flashing yellow lights.

 

[PeterV]

Is it a requirement, or is it recommended? I always thought it was recommended.

I think you are right, it was recommended rather than a requirement. But still surprised that it doesn't get a higher profile.