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An operation conducted on September 13 resulted in 50 infringements, including nine Transit Lane offences.  Please think before entering a transit lane. Improper actions defeat the purpose of having the lane there in the first place. The aim is to make things easier for everyone, so please consider the consequences for all other road users if you don’t do the right thing and use the T2 lanes appropriately.

A transit lane is a marked lane with beginning and end signs. Eligible vehicles can pass across the continuous line at any time to move in and out of the transit lane. If you need to turn left at the next intersection, you may enter the transit lane within 100 metres of that intersection to make your turn. You may also enter a transit lane to access an emergency stopping bay or if there is a need to avoid an obstruction on the road.

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The QPS acknowledges the First Nations – Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia, and their connection to country and community. We pay our respect to all Traditional Owners, and to their Elders past, present and emerging. We pay our respects to the First Nations’ ancestors of this land and their legacy. The foundations by these ancestors — our First Nations people — gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

If you do not comply with the regulations, including trying to use a mannequin, doll or pillows wrapped in blankets to try and pretend you are carrying extra passengers you could be fined $110.  The T2 lane on Anzac Avenue Rothwell features quite heavily in complaints from the public because of some people abusing the privilege. Police have in the past and will continue to conduct enforcement in the T2 lanes.

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Transit lanes are becoming a major feature on many arterial routes and it’s important to understand what they are all about. Essentially, they are put in place to increase the carrying capacity and improve travel times along congested road corridors. They also encourage drivers to consider taking in passengers and reduce vehicle usage or perhaps consider taking public transport.

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There are certain obligations placed upon drivers if they wish to use a transit lane. A driver must not drive in a transit lane unless they are on a bicycle, in public transport or on a motorbike, or, if a T2 lane, have at least one other person with them or if a T3, two other people.

Fire Sirens… Why are they needed? The purpose of the Community Alert Sirens are to alert the citizens and the Volunteer Fire Department members of an emergency. While we rely on other forms of communication such as pagers and cell phones, they have their short comings. Batteries die, pagers and cell phones are not on the person, text messaging and smart phone apps like Active 911 are often delayed, with some calls not coming through at all. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that there are at least 2 reliable means to alert firefighters. The siren gets the firefighters attention at any time. It says to everyone, somebody needs help. When people in town hear the sirens, it tells them there’s an emergency going on somewhere and it helps with traffic. It warns citizens to be alert for volunteers responding to the firehouse and to watch out for fire trucks responding to an incident. When it’s your time of emergency, a siren reassures you that help is on the way! Like the distance to the closest fire hydrant, fire sirens also help with the cost of homeowner’s insurance, counting as points toward a better score on an Insurance Services Office evaluation. The higher the score given to the fire department, the lower the insurance costs to the homeowner. With consideration to the citizens, frequency of siren use, the duration of the siren noise and times when the fire siren is operated, are limited. Primarily used between the hours of 6am and 10pm, there are rare occasions that the siren may be operated during the night time hours, such as a house fire, serious MVC or a call alerting multiple fire departments. The Community Alert Siren system is tested on the first Saturday of every month at noon by sounding the IMMINENT DANGER SIGNAL for 30 seconds followed by the all clear signal. Testing the sirens each month allows for maintenance and for familiarity in case of a real emergency. The sirens can be used in the event of some kind of attack or in the event of severe weather, like a hurricane or tornado. The “imminent danger” signal is a two-minute wavering tone that wavers faster and last much longer than the customary fire signal. The “all clear” signal is a steady, 30 second tone. The Easton Volunteer Fire Department provides “Service for Others” for the Town of Easton the surrounding area as well as mutual aid to neighboring departments. The 100% Volunteer staff responds to over 900 calls annually.