Convoy Procedure
These procedures should be followed by all Club Members when travelling with three or more vehicles, to ensure the safety of our members and every other road user.

  • The very first rule of the convoy is to travel with headlights on.
  • On the open highway travel at the speed of the slowest vehicle or the speed limit, whichever is lower.
  • Travel with distance between each vehicle so that faster vehicles can safely overtake one vehicle at a time. NO TAILGATING IN THE CONVOY!!!
  • If a semi-trailer is slowly gaining on you, make sure there is plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front.
  • REMEMBER: In the north, some semis are towing up to three trailers (50m).
  • In convoys at night, the person in the rear should warn the convoy of any vehicles preparing to overtake through the convoy.
  • Keep in contact with all other vehicles in the convoy via CB radio. That being said try to keep the allocated channel clear for necessary convoy communications.
  • If there are any signs of danger, eg a cow strolling onto the road, alert all other people in the convoy.
  • If travelling on a dual lane highway remember that you MUST travel in the left lane unless overtaking. This applies when the speed limit is 80km/hr or higher and is the LAW!!!
Off Road Convoys
  • In off-road convoys make sure that you are always in sight of the vehicle behind you.
  • When vehicles are tackling an off-road obstacle, those behind must wait until the vehicle in front has safely negotiated the obstacle.
  • You are responsible for the person behind you.
  • At intersections with a number of possible turns, make sure the vehicle behind you turns in the correct direction.
  • The last vehicle is responsible for any gates.
  • No matter how bad or dangerous someone else’s driving may be, on the road or off, steer clear, be cautious and keep your head.
  • Drive defensively and remember common sense.