Emergency stopping
Freeway emergency lanes and the emergency stopping bays on Kwinana Freeway northbound are monitored by our Road Network Operations Centre.
On Kwinana Freeway northbound stopped vehicle detection cameras alert staff in our Road Network Operations Centre as soon as someone pulls into a bay. This section of freeway is monitored 24/7 by CCTV and incident detection so you will be seen and our operators will close lanes and reduce speeds to help keep you safe until recovery arrives.
Please remember these bays are for emergency use only – for example if a vehicle is no longer able to drive or the driver unable to continue driving before reaching the freeway exit.
If you can’t make it to an emergency bay, stay in your vehicle, keep your seatbelt fastened and put your hazard lights on.
The emergency stopping bays are monitored by staff in our 24/7 Road Network Operations Centre who can respond quickly and send help if needed.
The stopping bays are equipped with an emergency phone you can use to speak directly with our operators about your situation, or call 138 138 if you can’t leave your vehicle.
You must call our Customer Information Centre to receive advice before you can safely exit the bay.
Remember, emergency stopping bays are for emergencies only and must not be utilised for non-emergency purposes such as pit stops or making and receiving phone calls should not be used as a pit stop or to make and receive phone calls.
An emergency is any situation where a vehicle cannot continue driving and is unable to reach the next available exit, which is always the safest option. Situations may occur due to mechanical / electrical issues, a minor crash or the occupant experiencing a medical episode impacting their ability to drive.
Emergency stopping bays must not be used to park and take or make mobile phone calls, take photographs, have a comfort break or any other reason where a driver might choose to pull over and out of traffic on a normal suburban road.