BY MARK HINCHLIFFEHigher and “more dangerous” wire rope barriers (pictured) will soon replace the current WRBs around Australia.
The BRIFEN MASH compliant cable barriers will supersede current NCHRP-350 systems that will be phased out from
30 September 2020 in NSW with other states set to follow.
Supplier Safe Direction say the Brifen system has been crash tested.
However, Motorcycle Safety Consultant John Nelson, 62, says the new barrier type is primarily designed for cars and SUVs.
“Crash testing for motorcycles would not have been done, simply because the outcomes are already known,” says John who has also been a rider trainer and crash analyst.
“I was shocked to see the new WRB design and wonder how Brifen can create a barrier system that is even worse for motorcyclists impacting the barrier directly.
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