A petition calling for a ban on traditional reversing beeps on trucks and utility vehicles has been presented to the City of Stirling.

Press PLAY to hear Mark Irwin discuss the petition to ban reversing beeps

City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl that the loud alerts are inappropriate for residential areas.

“I hadn’t thought about it until the petition was presented recently at council, and I think I made a comment at the time: ‘Gee, that sounds pretty sensible to me’ ”, Irwin said.

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