Rules for River Murray ferry boarding.
Vehicles
- There is a 10 km/h speed limit on the ramp and ferry.
- Wait until directed by the ferry operator before moving your vehicle onto the ferry.
- Apply the handbrake once the vehicle is in position.
- Supervise children at all times.
- Keep clear of the ferry operator's walkway and ferry machinery.
- Do not hinder or obstruct the ferry operator.
- If asked, provide the correct, name, address, and gross vehicle mass to the ferry operator.
- At night drivers are requested to switch to parking lights only to avoid blinding the ferry operator.
Pedestrians
- Wait at the top of the barrier until directed to board the ferry by the operator.
- Always stay in the pedestrian area while travelling on the ferry.
- Please stay in the ferry pedestrian area until the ferry operator gives you a direction to safely exit.
Penalties
There are penalties for not adhering to these rules.
Emergency vehicles
All emergency vehicles that arrive at a ferry crossing displaying emergency beacons or sounding sirens are given priority to board the ferry.
Related information
Other websites
River Murray marine safety advice - marinesafetysa.gov.au
