Citation

Doyle R. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2003; 7(2): 221-224.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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Abstract

This paper discusses the results of recent conspicuity trials for contemporary fire service vehicles that explored the use of red, lime yellow and white as colours. Also considered was the highly reflective banding (candy-striping) used around the vehicles, plus the warning beacons now widely deployed and sirens. Difficulties in heavy vehicle operation when responding to emergency incidents in congested inner-city areas and problems presented by traffic calming devices is considered following analysis of the width, turning circles and gradients appropriate to negotiate narrow roads. Extensive field tests were carried out to verify the correctness of the assumptions. A NSWFB Recommended Practice Guidelines Emergency Vehicle Access was subsequently prepared for the benefit of town planners, civil engineers and designers of road systems.