The Road Accident Action Group (RAAG) recently launched the Stock on Road campaign, alerting and educating the community to the dangers of livestock and animals on roads and new reporting methods available.
The Stock on Roads education campaign will provide the course of action a driver or any person should take if they identify livestock on public roads.
RAAG has partnered with the Isaac Regional Council and Stanmore Coal to alert drivers to the dangers of stock on roads and the new mediums available to alert authorities to their presence.
The critical concern when reporting stock on roads is accuracy of location of the livestock. New mobile phone applications now significantly assist in the accurate signalling of livestock on roads.
Through the Emergency Plus app, exact road location and Latitude and Longitude which can connect to triple zero operator in the event of an emergency.
The app can also be used to obtain a user's GPS location prior to reporting via 131 940.
Another application, Snap Send Solve, also reports exact location, with the user having ability to upload photos, and it will automatically message the council area of the location nationwide, meaning it is ideal for non-emergency situations.
In the event of an emergency, RAAG still recommends calling Triple Zero, but to be sure of stock on the road's location.
Then, if unsure, finding your exact location through the app like Emergency Plus is vital and useful.
RAAG is working closely with Senior Constable Andrew Perret at Nebo, who is advocating for stock biosecurity and owner ear tags to be reflectorised material, as black cattle are very difficult to see at night.
RAAG has commended Sen. Const. Perrett’s actions, and asks for stockowner endorsement and cooperation.
Leading Mackay contractor for underground mining, Mastermyne, has offered to assist with costs of reflective material for ear tags.
RAAG ask for the regional community to assist by sharing the information on social media, and are also seeking comment and feedback on their Facebook page.
Livestock on the road can be dangerous for drivers
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