{"id":"qld:sl-2013-0077","name":"Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation","slug":"heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"77 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175554,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2013-0077-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis Regulation may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis Regulation commences in a participating jurisdiction on the day on which Chapter 4 of the Law commences in that jurisdiction.\nIn this Regulation, a reference to ‘the Law’ is a reference to the Heavy Vehicle National Law. See section 12 (2) of Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nIn this Regulation—\n6-tyred tandem axle group means a tandem axle group fitted with 6 tyres.\nADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories) means the ADR titled ‘Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule—Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005’.\nagricultural combination means a combination consisting of at least 1 agricultural vehicle.\napproved air suspension system , in relation to a bus, means a suspension system in which—\nvertical movement between each axle and the body of the bus is controlled by variations in the air pressure in an air spring; and\nthe proportion of the bus’s mass borne by the air spring remains substantially constant despite variations in the air pressure in the air spring.\naxle group , for Schedule 1 , includes a group of at least 5 axles.\ns 3 def axle group ins 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (1)\ncentre , of an axle group, has the same meaning as it has in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\ncertified road-friendly suspension system means a suspension system certified as a road-friendly suspension system by the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch of the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Transport in accordance with the Vehicle Standards Bulletin Number 11 (revised edition) published by that branch in July 2004.\nA copy of the bulletin may be obtained from the website of the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Transport at <www.infrastructure.gov.au>.\nAt the time of publication the department was called the Department of Transport and Regional Services.\nCML heavy vehicle means a heavy vehicle to which, or to a component of which, the concessional mass limits apply as provided by Schedule 2 .\ncomplying anti-lock braking system , for an eligible 2-axle bus or an eligible 3-axle bus, means an anti-lock braking system that complies with—\nif a version of ADR 35 later than ADR 35/01 applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 35 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 35; or\notherwise—ADR 35/01 or a later version of ADR 35.\ns 3 def complying anti-lock braking system ins 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (1)\namd 2019 SL No. 238 s 4 (2)\ncomplying bus means a bus with 2 or 3 axles, 1 of which is a steer axle, that is fitted with an approved air suspension system and meets—\nthe emergency exit specifications in ADR 44; and\nthe rollover strength specifications in ADR 59; and\nthe occupant protection specifications in ADR 68.\ncomplying steer axle vehicle means a heavy vehicle with a single steer axle if the vehicle has all of the following—\nan engine complying with the emission control requirements contained in—\nADR 80/01 or a later version of ADR 80; or\nif a version of ADR 80 later than ADR 80/01 applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 80 that applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 80;\na front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection;\na cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29;\nappropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle;\na GVM of 15t or more.\ns 3 def complying steer axle vehicle ins 2015 SL No. 188 s 19 (1)\namd 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (2)\nconcessional mass limits means the concessional mass limits stated in section 2 of Schedule 2 .\ndog trailer has the same meaning as it has in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\ndrawbar has the same meaning as it has in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\ndriving axle , in relation to a vehicle, means an axle driven by the vehicle’s engine.\ndual-drive tandem axle group means a tandem axle group consisting of 2 axles, both of which are a driving axle for a vehicle.\neligible 2-axle bus —\nA bus is an eligible 2-axle bus if the bus—\nwas manufactured before 1 January 2016; and\nhas 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and\nis 1 of the following—\na complying bus;\nan ultra-low floor bus;\na bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\na bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\nis fitted with—\na complying anti-lock braking system; or\na vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\nA vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\nA bus is also an eligible 2-axle bus if the bus—\nwas manufactured on or after 1 January 2016; and\nhas 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and\nis 1 of the following—\na complying bus;\nan ultra-low floor bus;\na bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\na bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\nis fitted with—\na complying anti-lock braking system; and\neither—\nan eligible electronic braking system; or\na vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\ns 3 def eligible 2-axle bus ins 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (1)\neligible 3-axle bus —\nA bus is an eligible 3-axle bus if the bus—\nwas manufactured before 1 January 2015; and\nhas 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and\nis 1 of the following—\na complying bus;\na bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\nan ultra-low floor bus;\na bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\nis fitted with—\na complying anti-lock braking system; or\na vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\nA vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\nA bus is also an eligible 3-axle bus if the bus—\nwas manufactured on or after 1 January 2015; and\nhas 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and\nis 1 of the following—\na complying bus;\na bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\nan ultra-low floor bus;\na bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\nis fitted with a complying anti-lock braking system; and\nfor a type of bus mentioned in paragraph (c) (i) or (ii) —is fitted with—\nan eligible electronic braking system; or\na vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\ns 3 def eligible 3-axle bus ins 2019 SL No. 238 s 4 (1)\neligible electronic braking system , for an eligible 2-axle bus or an eligible 3-axle bus, means a service brake system operating on the wheels of the bus that—\nis primarily activated by electronic means; and\nhas a secondary means of activation if the electronic means of activation fails.\npneumatic activation\ns 3 def eligible electronic braking system ins 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (1)\namd 2019 SL No. 238 s 4 (3)\nEuro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) —\nmeans a heavy motor vehicle with a single steer axle that—\nhas an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\nhas a front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84; and\nhas a cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29; and\nhas appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 7.0t on the steer axle; and\nis fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 315mm; and\nhas a GVM of 15t or more; but\ndoes not include—\na bus; or\na heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\ns 3 def Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) ins 2024 SL No. 201 s 4\nEuro VI vehicle mass transfer allowance means the mass transfer allowance stated in section 1 of Schedule 5B .\ns 3 def Euro VI vehicle mass transfer allowance ins 2024 SL No. 201 s 4\nEuro VI vehicle (single steer axle) —\nmeans a heavy motor vehicle with a single steer axle, other than a complying steer axle vehicle, that—\nhas an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\nhas appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle; but\ndoes not include—\na bus; or\na heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\ns 3 def Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle) ins 2024 SL No. 201 s 4\nEuro VI vehicle (twinsteer) —\nmeans a heavy motor vehicle with a twinsteer axle group that—\nhas an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\nhas a load-sharing suspension system for the axle group; and\nhas appropriately rated tyres, axles and suspension to permit 11.5t on the axle group; and\nis fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 275mm; but\ndoes not include—\na bus; or\na heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\ns 3 def Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) ins 2024 SL No. 201 s 4\nfront articulation point , in relation to a trailer used in a heavy combination, means the point of articulation at the front of the trailer, which may, and may only, be any of the following—\nthe vertical axis of a kingpin used with a fifth wheel coupling;\nthe vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling;\nthe vertical axis of rotation of a turntable;\nin relation to a trailer that is a dog trailer, the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group, or single axle, of the trailer;\nin relation to a trailer that is a semitrailer or tag trailer, the imaginary vertical line passing through the pivot point for a coupling fitted to the semitrailer or tag trailer.\ns 3 def front articulation point amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (3)\ngeneral mass limits has the meaning given by section 6 (2) .\nhigher mass limits means, in relation to a heavy vehicle to which the higher mass limits mentioned in section 1 of Schedule 5 apply as provided by the section, the higher mass limits stated in section 2 of Schedule 5 .\nHML area , in relation to an HML heavy vehicle, means an area within which the vehicle is authorised to be used under the higher mass limits under—\nan HML declaration; or\nan HML permit.\nHML declaration has the meaning given by section 12 (2) .\ns 3 def HML declaration amd 2015 SL No. 188 s 19 (2)\nHML heavy vehicle means a heavy vehicle to which the higher mass limits mentioned in section 1 of Schedule 5 apply as provided by the section.\nHML permit has the meaning given by section 20 (2) .\ns 3 def HML permit amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (4)\nHML route , in relation to an HML heavy vehicle, means a route on which the vehicle is authorised to be used under the higher mass limits under—\nan HML declaration; or\nan HML permit.\njinker means a trailer—\ncomprising an axle or axle group built to support a load that is being transported by the trailer and its towing vehicle; and\nconnected to the towing vehicle by a pole or cable or the load itself, if any.\nLED technology means light-emitting diode technology.\nlight vehicle standards means the standards with which a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle must comply before it may be registered under a law of a participating jurisdiction providing for the registration of vehicles other than heavy vehicles.\nload-carrying vehicle means a heavy vehicle carrying, or designed for the purpose of carrying, a large indivisible item, including, for example, a combination including a low loader.\nload-sharing suspension system , of an axle group, means a suspension system—\nbuilt to divide the load between the tyres on the group so no tyre carries a mass more than 10% above the mass it would carry if the load were divided equally; and\nwith effective damping characteristics on all axles of the group.\nlow loader has the same meaning as it has in section 116 (4) of the Law.\nlow loader dolly means a device for distributing mass that—\nis usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\nconsists of a rigid frame of a gooseneck shape; and\ndoes not directly carry any load; and\nis equipped with 1 or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling.\nmajor road means a road declared to be a major road for this Regulation under Division 2 of Part 5 .\nmass exception has the meaning given by section 6 (3) .\none tonne tri-axle mass transfer allowance means the mass transfer allowance stated in section 1 of Schedule 5A .\ns 3 def one tonne tri-axle mass transfer allowance ins 2014 SL No. 216 s 4\npolice vehicle means a motor vehicle driven by a police officer in the course of the police officer’s duty.\nquad axle group mass exception limits means the quad axle group mass exception limits stated in section 1 of Schedule 4 .\nradial ply tyre means a radial ply tyre within the meaning of ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).\nrear overhang has the meaning given by section 1 of Schedule 6 .\nrear overhang line has the meaning given by section 1 of Schedule 6 .\nrelevant accreditation label ...\ns 3 def relevant accreditation label om 2017 SL No. 113 s 10\nrelevant participating jurisdiction , in relation to an HML declaration, means a participating jurisdiction in which the whole or part of an area or route the subject of the declaration is situated.\nrelevant road manager , in relation to an HML declaration or HML permit, means a road manager for a road in an area or on a route the subject of the declaration or permit.\nretractable axle means an axle that can be raised so the tyres on it do not touch the ground.\nroad manager consent provisions means Division 2 of Part 4.7 of the Law.\nsection width , of a tyre, has the meaning given by section 4 .\nsingle axle group means a group of 2 or more axles in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is less than 1m.\nsingle-drive axle means a single axle that transmits automotive power.\nsingle-drive tandem axle group means a tandem axle group consisting of 2 axles, only 1 of which is a driving axle for a vehicle.\nspecial purpose vehicle has the same meaning as it has in section 116 (4) of the Law.\nsteerable axle means a single axle that connects the wheels of a vehicle to a steering mechanism for the vehicle.\nsteer axle means the front steerable axle used to steer the vehicle.\nsteer axle mass exception limits ...\ns 3 def steer axle mass exception limits om 2015 SL No. 188 s 19 (3)\ntag trailer means a trailer—\nwith 1 axle group or a single axle towards the rear of its load-carrying surface; and\nconnected to a towing vehicle by a drawbar.\ns 3 def tag trailer ins 2018 SL No. 89 s 11 (1)\ntransport enforcement vehicle means a motor vehicle marked as a vehicle of a road authority for a participating jurisdiction and used by the authority for the purposes of investigating or prosecuting an offence against an Australian road law.\nturntable has the same meaning as it has in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\nultra-low floor bus means a bus that—\nhas stairless entry; and\nis accessible to wheelchairs; and\nis authorised to carry standing passengers.\nUN ECE Regulation means an addendum to the United Nations Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts done at Geneva on 20 March 1958.\ns 3 def UN ECE Regulation ins 2015 SL No. 188 s 19 (1)\nurban area means an area declared to be an urban area for this Regulation under Division 2 of Part 5 .\nwarning light , in Schedule 8 , means a warning light complying with Division 1 of Part 3 of Schedule 8 .\nwarning pattern means a pattern covering an area of at least 0.16m 2 and consisting of diagonal stripes at least 150mm wide and alternately coloured—\nred and white; or\nblack and white.\nwarning sign , in Schedule 8 , means a warning sign complying with Division 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 8 .\nwheelbase , in relation to a vehicle, means the distance from the centre line of the vehicle’s foremost axle to the rear overhang line.\nyellow , in relation to a light, includes amber.\n- (a) vertical movement between each axle and the body of the bus is controlled by variations in the air pressure in an air spring; and\n- (b) the proportion of the bus’s mass borne by the air spring remains substantially constant despite variations in the air pressure in the air spring.\n- 1 A copy of the bulletin may be obtained from the website of the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Transport at <www.infrastructure.gov.au>.\n- 2 At the time of publication the department was called the Department of Transport and Regional Services.\n- (a) if a version of ADR 35 later than ADR 35/01 applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 35 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 35; or\n- (b) otherwise—ADR 35/01 or a later version of ADR 35.\n- (a) the emergency exit specifications in ADR 44; and\n- (b) the rollover strength specifications in ADR 59; and\n- (c) the occupant protection specifications in ADR 68.\n- (a) an engine complying with the emission control requirements contained in— (i) ADR 80/01 or a later version of ADR 80; or (ii) if a version of ADR 80 later than ADR 80/01 applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 80 that applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 80;\n- (i) ADR 80/01 or a later version of ADR 80; or\n- (ii) if a version of ADR 80 later than ADR 80/01 applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 80 that applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 80;\n- (b) a front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection;\n- (c) a cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29;\n- (d) appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle;\n- (e) a GVM of 15t or more.\n- (i) ADR 80/01 or a later version of ADR 80; or\n- (ii) if a version of ADR 80 later than ADR 80/01 applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture—the version of ADR 80 that applied to the vehicle at the vehicle’s date of manufacture or a later version of ADR 80;\n- 1 A bus is an eligible 2-axle bus if the bus— (a) was manufactured before 1 January 2016; and (b) has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers; (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (a) was manufactured before 1 January 2016; and\n- (b) has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers; (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- 2 A bus is also an eligible 2-axle bus if the bus— (a) was manufactured on or after 1 January 2016; and (b) has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers; (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; and (ii) either— (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (a) was manufactured on or after 1 January 2016; and\n- (b) has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers; (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; and (ii) either— (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; and\n- (ii) either— (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (a) was manufactured before 1 January 2016; and\n- (b) has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers; (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (a) was manufactured on or after 1 January 2016; and\n- (b) has 2 axles, 1 of which is a single-drive axle fitted with dual tyres; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers; (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; and (ii) either— (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; and\n- (ii) either— (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iii) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; and\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; and\n- (ii) either— (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (A) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (B) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- 1 A bus is an eligible 3-axle bus if the bus— (a) was manufactured before 1 January 2015; and (b) has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; (iii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (a) was manufactured before 1 January 2015; and\n- (b) has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; (iii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\n- (iii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- 2 A bus is also an eligible 3-axle bus if the bus— (a) was manufactured on or after 1 January 2015; and (b) has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; (iii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and (d) is fitted with a complying anti-lock braking system; and (e) for a type of bus mentioned in paragraph (c) (i) or (ii) —is fitted with— (i) an eligible electronic braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (a) was manufactured on or after 1 January 2015; and\n- (b) has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; (iii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\n- (iii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (d) is fitted with a complying anti-lock braking system; and\n- (e) for a type of bus mentioned in paragraph (c) (i) or (ii) —is fitted with— (i) an eligible electronic braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (i) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (a) was manufactured before 1 January 2015; and\n- (b) has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; (iii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\n- (iii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (d) is fitted with— (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\n- (iii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (i) a complying anti-lock braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13. Note— A vehicle stability function is also known as electronic stability control or ESC.\n- (a) was manufactured on or after 1 January 2015; and\n- (b) has 3 axles, including a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle; and\n- (c) is 1 of the following— (i) a complying bus; (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m; (iii) an ultra-low floor bus; (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\n- (iii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (d) is fitted with a complying anti-lock braking system; and\n- (e) for a type of bus mentioned in paragraph (c) (i) or (ii) —is fitted with— (i) an eligible electronic braking system; or (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (i) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (i) a complying bus;\n- (ii) a bus, other than an articulated bus, whose length is more than 12.5m but not more than 14.5m;\n- (iii) an ultra-low floor bus;\n- (iv) a bus, other than an ultra-low floor bus, that is authorised to carry standing passengers under an Australian road law; and\n- (i) an eligible electronic braking system; or\n- (ii) a vehicle stability function that complies with the version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13 that applied to the bus at the bus’s date of manufacture or a later version of UN ECE Regulation No. 13.\n- (a) is primarily activated by electronic means; and\n- (b) has a secondary means of activation if the electronic means of activation fails. Example of secondary means of activation— pneumatic activation\n- (a) means a heavy motor vehicle with a single steer axle that— (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and (ii) has a front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84; and (iii) has a cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29; and (iv) has appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 7.0t on the steer axle; and (v) is fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 315mm; and (vi) has a GVM of 15t or more; but\n- (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\n- (ii) has a front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84; and\n- (iii) has a cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29; and\n- (iv) has appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 7.0t on the steer axle; and\n- (v) is fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 315mm; and\n- (vi) has a GVM of 15t or more; but\n- (b) does not include— (i) a bus; or (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (i) a bus; or\n- (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\n- (ii) has a front underrun protection device that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 93 or ADR 84; and\n- (iii) has a cabin that complies with UN ECE Regulation No. 29; and\n- (iv) has appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 7.0t on the steer axle; and\n- (v) is fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 315mm; and\n- (vi) has a GVM of 15t or more; but\n- (i) a bus; or\n- (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (a) means a heavy motor vehicle with a single steer axle, other than a complying steer axle vehicle, that— (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and (ii) has appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle; but\n- (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\n- (ii) has appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle; but\n- (b) does not include— (i) a bus; or (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (i) a bus; or\n- (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\n- (ii) has appropriately rated tyres, axle and suspension to permit 6.5t on the steer axle; but\n- (i) a bus; or\n- (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (a) means a heavy motor vehicle with a twinsteer axle group that— (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and (ii) has a load-sharing suspension system for the axle group; and (iii) has appropriately rated tyres, axles and suspension to permit 11.5t on the axle group; and (iv) is fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 275mm; but\n- (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\n- (ii) has a load-sharing suspension system for the axle group; and\n- (iii) has appropriately rated tyres, axles and suspension to permit 11.5t on the axle group; and\n- (iv) is fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 275mm; but\n- (b) does not include— (i) a bus; or (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (i) a bus; or\n- (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (i) has an engine complying with the requirements about emission control contained in ADR 80/04 or a later version of ADR 80; and\n- (ii) has a load-sharing suspension system for the axle group; and\n- (iii) has appropriately rated tyres, axles and suspension to permit 11.5t on the axle group; and\n- (iv) is fitted with tyres with section widths of at least 275mm; but\n- (i) a bus; or\n- (ii) a heavy motor vehicle forming part of a road train.\n- (a) the vertical axis of a kingpin used with a fifth wheel coupling;\n- (b) the vertical axis of rotation of a fifth wheel coupling;\n- (c) the vertical axis of rotation of a turntable;\n- (d) in relation to a trailer that is a dog trailer, the vertical axis of rotation of the front axle group, or single axle, of the trailer;\n- (e) in relation to a trailer that is a semitrailer or tag trailer, the imaginary vertical line passing through the pivot point for a coupling fitted to the semitrailer or tag trailer.\n- (a) an HML declaration; or\n- (b) an HML permit.\n- (a) an HML declaration; or\n- (b) an HML permit.\n- (a) comprising an axle or axle group built to support a load that is being transported by the trailer and its towing vehicle; and\n- (b) connected to the towing vehicle by a pole or cable or the load itself, if any.\n- (a) built to divide the load between the tyres on the group so no tyre carries a mass more than 10% above the mass it would carry if the load were divided equally; and\n- (b) with effective damping characteristics on all axles of the group.\n- (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n- (b) consists of a rigid frame of a gooseneck shape; and\n- (c) does not directly carry any load; and\n- (d) is equipped with 1 or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling.\n- (a) with 1 axle group or a single axle towards the rear of its load-carrying surface; and\n- (b) connected to a towing vehicle by a drawbar.\n- (a) has stairless entry; and\n- (b) is accessible to wheelchairs; and\n- (c) is authorised to carry standing passengers.\n- (a) red and white; or\n- (b) black and white.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of section width of tyre","content":"### sec.4 Meaning of section width of tyre\n\nThe section width of a tyre is the tyre’s width worked out under subsections (2) to (4) .\nThe tyre width of a radial ply tyre is the number of millimetres marked on the tyre in the position labelled ‘section width in mm’ in the following diagram—\nThe tyre width of a bias-belted tyre is the number of millimetres equal to 25.4 times the number marked on the tyre in the position labelled ‘width code in inches’ in the following diagram—\nThe tyre width for another type of tyre is the width of the part of the tyre that normally comes into contact with the road surface.\nIn this section—\nbias-belted tyre means a bias-belted tyre within the meaning of ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).\n(sec.4-ssec.1) The section width of a tyre is the tyre’s width worked out under subsections (2) to (4) .\n(sec.4-ssec.2) The tyre width of a radial ply tyre is the number of millimetres marked on the tyre in the position labelled ‘section width in mm’ in the following diagram—\n(sec.4-ssec.3) The tyre width of a bias-belted tyre is the number of millimetres equal to 25.4 times the number marked on the tyre in the position labelled ‘width code in inches’ in the following diagram—\n(sec.4-ssec.4) The tyre width for another type of tyre is the width of the part of the tyre that normally comes into contact with the road surface.\n(sec.4-ssec.5) In this section— bias-belted tyre means a bias-belted tyre within the meaning of ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Regulation in relation to a retractable axle","content":"### sec.5 Application of Regulation in relation to a retractable axle\n\nThis section applies for the purpose of applying a provision of this Regulation in relation to a heavy vehicle that has a retractable axle if, in the circumstances to which the provision is being applied, the axle is retracted.\nIf the provision imposes mass limits on a single axle or axle group—\nthe mass limits do not apply to the retracted axle; and\nthe retractable axle is to be disregarded in determining whether more than 1 axle is a particular type of axle group.\nIf the provision imposes mass limits relating to axle spacing of a heavy vehicle, the retracted axle is to be disregarded in determining the axle spacings of the vehicle.\nIf the provision imposes dimension requirements in relation to distances measured by reference to a single axle or axle group, the retracted axle is to be disregarded.\nIn this section—\nretracted , in relation to an axle, means a retractable axle that is raised so that the wheels of the axle do not touch the ground.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) This section applies for the purpose of applying a provision of this Regulation in relation to a heavy vehicle that has a retractable axle if, in the circumstances to which the provision is being applied, the axle is retracted.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) If the provision imposes mass limits on a single axle or axle group— the mass limits do not apply to the retracted axle; and the retractable axle is to be disregarded in determining whether more than 1 axle is a particular type of axle group.\n(sec.5-ssec.3) If the provision imposes mass limits relating to axle spacing of a heavy vehicle, the retracted axle is to be disregarded in determining the axle spacings of the vehicle.\n(sec.5-ssec.4) If the provision imposes dimension requirements in relation to distances measured by reference to a single axle or axle group, the retracted axle is to be disregarded.\n(sec.5-ssec.5) In this section— retracted , in relation to an axle, means a retractable axle that is raised so that the wheels of the axle do not touch the ground.\n- (a) the mass limits do not apply to the retracted axle; and\n- (b) the retractable axle is to be disregarded in determining whether more than 1 axle is a particular type of axle group.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5A","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to axles or axle groups fitted with dual tyres","content":"### sec.5A References to axles or axle groups fitted with dual tyres\n\nA reference in this Regulation to an axle fitted with dual tyres includes an axle fitted with 2 or more sets of dual tyres.\nA reference in this Regulation to an axle group fitted with dual tyres includes an axle group in which an axle is fitted with 2 or more sets of dual tyres.\nFor subsections (1) and (2) , an axle is fitted with—\na set of dual tyres, consisting of 4 tyres in total, if dual tyres are fitted to each end of the axle; and\n2 or more sets of dual tyres if dual tyres are fitted to each end of the axle and at positions along the axle between the tyres fitted to each end of the axle.\ns 5A ins 2019 SL No. 238 s 5\n(sec.5A-ssec.1) A reference in this Regulation to an axle fitted with dual tyres includes an axle fitted with 2 or more sets of dual tyres.\n(sec.5A-ssec.2) A reference in this Regulation to an axle group fitted with dual tyres includes an axle group in which an axle is fitted with 2 or more sets of dual tyres.\n(sec.5A-ssec.3) For subsections (1) and (2) , an axle is fitted with— a set of dual tyres, consisting of 4 tyres in total, if dual tyres are fitted to each end of the axle; and 2 or more sets of dual tyres if dual tyres are fitted to each end of the axle and at positions along the axle between the tyres fitted to each end of the axle.\n- (a) a set of dual tyres, consisting of 4 tyres in total, if dual tyres are fitted to each end of the axle; and\n- (b) 2 or more sets of dual tyres if dual tyres are fitted to each end of the axle and at positions along the axle between the tyres fitted to each end of the axle.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safer freight vehicles","content":"### sec.5B Safer freight vehicles\n\nThe requirements imposed by this section are prescribed for the purposes of the definition of safer freight vehicle in section 153A (2) of the Law.\nThe heavy vehicle, together with its load, must not be—\nhigher than 4.3m; or\nwider than 2.55m; or\nlonger than 12.5m.\nThe heavy vehicle must also comply with the requirements of the following, so far as they are applicable—\nADR 14/03 or a later version of ADR 14;\nADR 35/07 or a later version of ADR 35;\nADR 97/00 or a later version of ADR 97;\nADR 99/00 or a later version of ADR 99.\nThe heavy vehicle must also comply with the requirements of ADR 105/00, or a later version of ADR 105, so far as they are applicable, if the heavy vehicle has a GVM of more than 8t.\nIf the heavy vehicle is a truck, the heavy vehicle must also—\ncomply with ADR 106/00 or a later version of ADR 106; and\nbe fitted with conspicuity markings that comply with ADR 13/00 or a later version of ADR 13.\ns 5B ins 2024 SL No. 36 s 4\n(sec.5B-ssec.1) The requirements imposed by this section are prescribed for the purposes of the definition of safer freight vehicle in section 153A (2) of the Law.\n(sec.5B-ssec.2) The heavy vehicle, together with its load, must not be— higher than 4.3m; or wider than 2.55m; or longer than 12.5m.\n(sec.5B-ssec.3) The heavy vehicle must also comply with the requirements of the following, so far as they are applicable— ADR 14/03 or a later version of ADR 14; ADR 35/07 or a later version of ADR 35; ADR 97/00 or a later version of ADR 97; ADR 99/00 or a later version of ADR 99.\n(sec.5B-ssec.4) The heavy vehicle must also comply with the requirements of ADR 105/00, or a later version of ADR 105, so far as they are applicable, if the heavy vehicle has a GVM of more than 8t.\n(sec.5B-ssec.5) If the heavy vehicle is a truck, the heavy vehicle must also— comply with ADR 106/00 or a later version of ADR 106; and be fitted with conspicuity markings that comply with ADR 13/00 or a later version of ADR 13.\n- (a) higher than 4.3m; or\n- (b) wider than 2.55m; or\n- (c) longer than 12.5m.\n- (a) ADR 14/03 or a later version of ADR 14;\n- (b) ADR 35/07 or a later version of ADR 35;\n- (c) ADR 97/00 or a later version of ADR 97;\n- (d) ADR 99/00 or a later version of ADR 99.\n- (a) comply with ADR 106/00 or a later version of ADR 106; and\n- (b) be fitted with conspicuity markings that comply with ADR 13/00 or a later version of ADR 13.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Mass requirements","content":"# Mass requirements","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Prescribed mass requirements and related provisions","content":"## Prescribed mass requirements and related provisions","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed mass requirements","content":"### sec.6 Prescribed mass requirements\n\nThe mass requirements imposed by this Division and Schedules 1 to 5B are prescribed mass requirements for the purposes of section 95 of the Law.\nSchedule 1 imposes mass limits that apply generally to a heavy vehicle or to components of a heavy vehicle (the general mass limits ).\nThe general mass limits are subject to exceptions (each a mass exception ) provided under section 7 and Schedules 2 to 5B in relation to a heavy vehicle or a component of a heavy vehicle.\nA component, for example, may be a vehicle towing another vehicle, a vehicle being towed, a single axle, an axle group or a tyre.\nSections 8 to 10 impose requirements based on manufacturer’s mass limits or other mass limits.\nThe prescribed mass requirements mentioned in this section apply in relation to a heavy vehicle or component whether or not the vehicle is loaded.\nThe general mass limits and mass exceptions make no distinction between a loaded or unloaded vehicle or component because an essential consideration is the mass that is applied to a road on which a heavy vehicle or component is being used.\ns 6 amd 2014 SL No. 216 s 5 ; 2024 SL No. 201 s 5\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The mass requirements imposed by this Division and Schedules 1 to 5B are prescribed mass requirements for the purposes of section 95 of the Law.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) Schedule 1 imposes mass limits that apply generally to a heavy vehicle or to components of a heavy vehicle (the general mass limits ).\n(sec.6-ssec.3) The general mass limits are subject to exceptions (each a mass exception ) provided under section 7 and Schedules 2 to 5B in relation to a heavy vehicle or a component of a heavy vehicle. A component, for example, may be a vehicle towing another vehicle, a vehicle being towed, a single axle, an axle group or a tyre.\n(sec.6-ssec.4) Sections 8 to 10 impose requirements based on manufacturer’s mass limits or other mass limits.\n(sec.6-ssec.5) The prescribed mass requirements mentioned in this section apply in relation to a heavy vehicle or component whether or not the vehicle is loaded. The general mass limits and mass exceptions make no distinction between a loaded or unloaded vehicle or component because an essential consideration is the mass that is applied to a road on which a heavy vehicle or component is being used.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mass exceptions","content":"### sec.7 Mass exceptions\n\nThe mass exceptions are as follows—\nthe concessional mass limits;\nthe quad axle group mass exception limits;\nthe higher mass limits;\nthe one-tonne tri-axle mass transfer allowance;\nthe Euro VI vehicle mass transfer allowance.\nSee Schedules 2 to 5B for details of the mass exceptions.\nA mass exception does not apply if a condition of the mass exception imposed under this Regulation is contravened.\ns 7 amd 2014 SL No. 216 s 6 ; 2015 SL No. 188 s 20 ; 2024 SL No. 201 s 6\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The mass exceptions are as follows— the concessional mass limits; the quad axle group mass exception limits; the higher mass limits; the one-tonne tri-axle mass transfer allowance; the Euro VI vehicle mass transfer allowance. See Schedules 2 to 5B for details of the mass exceptions.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) A mass exception does not apply if a condition of the mass exception imposed under this Regulation is contravened.\n- (a) the concessional mass limits;\n- (b) the quad axle group mass exception limits;\n- (c) the higher mass limits;\n- (d) the one-tonne tri-axle mass transfer allowance;\n- (e) the Euro VI vehicle mass transfer allowance.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limitation imposed by manufacturer’s mass limits or other stated limit","content":"### sec.8 Limitation imposed by manufacturer’s mass limits or other stated limit\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the general mass limits or a mass exception provides for a mass limit for a heavy vehicle in excess of—\nthe manufacturer’s mass limits; or\nthe limit stated in subsection (3) for the purposes of this paragraph.\nThe manufacturer’s mass limits or the limit stated in subsection (3) applies and the general mass limits or mass exception does not apply.\nFor the purposes of subsection (1) (b) , the limit is, for a combination—\nthe towing vehicle of which does not have a GCM; and\nfitted with a single-drive axle, single-drive tandem axle group or dual-drive tandem axle group;\nthe mass, in kilograms, worked out under section 9 .\nSubsection (5) applies if the general mass limits or a mass exception provides for a mass limit for a component of a heavy vehicle in excess of the manufacturer’s mass limits for the component.\nThe manufacturer’s mass limits for the component applies and the general mass limits or mass exception does not apply.\nSubsection (7) applies if there is no general mass limits or mass exception applied to a component of a heavy vehicle under this Part other than subsection (7) and there is a manufacturer’s mass limits for the component.\nThe manufacturer’s mass limits for the component applies to the component.\nIn this section—\nmanufacturer’s mass limits —\nin relation to a heavy vehicle, means—\nthe mass limits derived from the rating set for the heavy vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer, including the GVM or GCM stated by the manufacturer of the heavy vehicle; or\nif a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the heavy vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow—that mass; or\nif a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the vehicle’s maximum loaded mass—that mass; or\nin relation to a component of a heavy vehicle, subject to section 10 , means the mass limits derived from the rating set for the component by the component’s manufacturer.\ns 8 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 12\n(sec.8-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the general mass limits or a mass exception provides for a mass limit for a heavy vehicle in excess of— the manufacturer’s mass limits; or the limit stated in subsection (3) for the purposes of this paragraph.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) The manufacturer’s mass limits or the limit stated in subsection (3) applies and the general mass limits or mass exception does not apply.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) For the purposes of subsection (1) (b) , the limit is, for a combination— the towing vehicle of which does not have a GCM; and fitted with a single-drive axle, single-drive tandem axle group or dual-drive tandem axle group; the mass, in kilograms, worked out under section 9 .\n(sec.8-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if the general mass limits or a mass exception provides for a mass limit for a component of a heavy vehicle in excess of the manufacturer’s mass limits for the component.\n(sec.8-ssec.5) The manufacturer’s mass limits for the component applies and the general mass limits or mass exception does not apply.\n(sec.8-ssec.6) Subsection (7) applies if there is no general mass limits or mass exception applied to a component of a heavy vehicle under this Part other than subsection (7) and there is a manufacturer’s mass limits for the component.\n(sec.8-ssec.7) The manufacturer’s mass limits for the component applies to the component.\n(sec.8-ssec.8) In this section— manufacturer’s mass limits — in relation to a heavy vehicle, means— the mass limits derived from the rating set for the heavy vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer, including the GVM or GCM stated by the manufacturer of the heavy vehicle; or if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the heavy vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow—that mass; or if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the vehicle’s maximum loaded mass—that mass; or in relation to a component of a heavy vehicle, subject to section 10 , means the mass limits derived from the rating set for the component by the component’s manufacturer.\n- (a) the manufacturer’s mass limits; or\n- (b) the limit stated in subsection (3) for the purposes of this paragraph.\n- (a) the towing vehicle of which does not have a GCM; and\n- (b) fitted with a single-drive axle, single-drive tandem axle group or dual-drive tandem axle group;\n- (a) in relation to a heavy vehicle, means— (i) the mass limits derived from the rating set for the heavy vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer, including the GVM or GCM stated by the manufacturer of the heavy vehicle; or (ii) if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the heavy vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow—that mass; or (iii) if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the vehicle’s maximum loaded mass—that mass; or\n- (i) the mass limits derived from the rating set for the heavy vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer, including the GVM or GCM stated by the manufacturer of the heavy vehicle; or\n- (ii) if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the heavy vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow—that mass; or\n- (iii) if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the vehicle’s maximum loaded mass—that mass; or\n- (b) in relation to a component of a heavy vehicle, subject to section 10 , means the mass limits derived from the rating set for the component by the component’s manufacturer.\n- (i) the mass limits derived from the rating set for the heavy vehicle by the vehicle’s manufacturer, including the GVM or GCM stated by the manufacturer of the heavy vehicle; or\n- (ii) if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the heavy vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow—that mass; or\n- (iii) if a registration authority has, under an Australian road law, specified the vehicle’s maximum loaded mass—that mass; or","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"How to work out the relevant mass for a towing vehicle without a GCM","content":"### sec.9 How to work out the relevant mass for a towing vehicle without a GCM\n\nFor the purposes of section 8 (3) , if the towing vehicle of a combination does not have a GCM and is fitted with a single-drive axle, single-drive tandem axle group or dual-drive tandem axle group, the mass, in kilograms, is worked out by using the following formula—\nIn the formula under subsection (1) —\nM means mass in kilograms; and\nK means the following—\nif the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive axle—0.055;\nif the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive tandem axle group—0.053;\nif the towing vehicle is fitted with a dual-drive tandem axle group—0.051; and\nTR means the number of tyre revolutions per kilometre, stated by the manufacturer, of the tyres fitted to the towing vehicle’s driving axles; and\nR means the overall gear reduction between the towing vehicle’s engine and the wheels on the vehicle’s driving axles; and\nT means the towing vehicle’s maximum engine net torque in newton-metres.\nA towing vehicle does not have a GCM if—\nthe total maximum mass for the vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow at any given time is not stated by the vehicle’s manufacturer on the vehicle’s identification plate or another place on the vehicle; and\na registration authority has not, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow at any given time because the vehicle has not been the subject of an application for registration under an Australian road law or an application for an unregistered heavy vehicle permit under the Law.\ns 9 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 13\n(sec.9-ssec.1) For the purposes of section 8 (3) , if the towing vehicle of a combination does not have a GCM and is fitted with a single-drive axle, single-drive tandem axle group or dual-drive tandem axle group, the mass, in kilograms, is worked out by using the following formula—\n(sec.9-ssec.2) In the formula under subsection (1) — M means mass in kilograms; and K means the following— if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive axle—0.055; if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive tandem axle group—0.053; if the towing vehicle is fitted with a dual-drive tandem axle group—0.051; and TR means the number of tyre revolutions per kilometre, stated by the manufacturer, of the tyres fitted to the towing vehicle’s driving axles; and R means the overall gear reduction between the towing vehicle’s engine and the wheels on the vehicle’s driving axles; and T means the towing vehicle’s maximum engine net torque in newton-metres. A towing vehicle does not have a GCM if— the total maximum mass for the vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow at any given time is not stated by the vehicle’s manufacturer on the vehicle’s identification plate or another place on the vehicle; and a registration authority has not, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow at any given time because the vehicle has not been the subject of an application for registration under an Australian road law or an application for an unregistered heavy vehicle permit under the Law.\n- (a) M means mass in kilograms; and\n- (b) K means the following— (i) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive axle—0.055; (ii) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive tandem axle group—0.053; (iii) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a dual-drive tandem axle group—0.051; and\n- (i) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive axle—0.055;\n- (ii) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive tandem axle group—0.053;\n- (iii) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a dual-drive tandem axle group—0.051; and\n- (c) TR means the number of tyre revolutions per kilometre, stated by the manufacturer, of the tyres fitted to the towing vehicle’s driving axles; and\n- (d) R means the overall gear reduction between the towing vehicle’s engine and the wheels on the vehicle’s driving axles; and\n- (e) T means the towing vehicle’s maximum engine net torque in newton-metres.\n- (i) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive axle—0.055;\n- (ii) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a single-drive tandem axle group—0.053;\n- (iii) if the towing vehicle is fitted with a dual-drive tandem axle group—0.051; and\n- (a) the total maximum mass for the vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow at any given time is not stated by the vehicle’s manufacturer on the vehicle’s identification plate or another place on the vehicle; and\n- (b) a registration authority has not, under an Australian road law, specified the total maximum loaded mass for the vehicle and any vehicles it may lawfully tow at any given time because the vehicle has not been the subject of an application for registration under an Australian road law or an application for an unregistered heavy vehicle permit under the Law.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modified manufacturer’s mass limits for a tyre relating to a particular cold inflated pressure","content":"### sec.10 Modified manufacturer’s mass limits for a tyre relating to a particular cold inflated pressure\n\nThis section applies for the purposes of section 8 .\nThe manufacturer’s mass limits for a tyre are the manufacturer’s mass limits for the tyre determined at a cold inflation pressure of not more than—\nfor a radial ply tyre—825kPa; or\nfor another type of tyre—700kPa.\nThe manufacturer’s mass limits for a radial tyre are—\nat a cold inflated pressure of 200–900kPa—5t\nat a cold inflated pressure greater than 900kPa—6t.\nBecause the latter mass limit (6t) only applies at a cold inflated pressure above the threshold value of 825kPa mentioned in paragraph (a) , the applicable manufacturer’s mass limits for the tyre is 5t.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies for the purposes of section 8 .\n(sec.10-ssec.2) The manufacturer’s mass limits for a tyre are the manufacturer’s mass limits for the tyre determined at a cold inflation pressure of not more than— for a radial ply tyre—825kPa; or for another type of tyre—700kPa. The manufacturer’s mass limits for a radial tyre are— at a cold inflated pressure of 200–900kPa—5t at a cold inflated pressure greater than 900kPa—6t. Because the latter mass limit (6t) only applies at a cold inflated pressure above the threshold value of 825kPa mentioned in paragraph (a) , the applicable manufacturer’s mass limits for the tyre is 5t.\n- (a) for a radial ply tyre—825kPa; or\n- (b) for another type of tyre—700kPa.\n- • at a cold inflated pressure of 200–900kPa—5t\n- • at a cold inflated pressure greater than 900kPa—6t.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11\n\ns 11 om 2017 SL No. 113 s 11","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Additional provisions relating to higher mass limits","content":"## Additional provisions relating to higher mass limits","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator’s power to declare areas and routes for higher mass limits","content":"### sec.12 Regulator’s power to declare areas and routes for higher mass limits\n\nThe Regulator may, by Commonwealth Gazette notice complying with section 15 , declare an area in which or a route on which stated types of HML heavy vehicles are authorised to be used under the higher mass limits.\nA declaration under subsection (1) is an HML declaration .\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The Regulator may, by Commonwealth Gazette notice complying with section 15 , declare an area in which or a route on which stated types of HML heavy vehicles are authorised to be used under the higher mass limits.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) A declaration under subsection (1) is an HML declaration .","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on making HML declaration","content":"### sec.13 Restriction on making HML declaration\n\nThe Regulator may make an HML declaration only if—\nthe Regulator is satisfied the use of the stated types of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and\neach relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration; and\nthe Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the declaration have been obtained or given.\nIn deciding whether to make an HML declaration, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for making HML declarations.\n(sec.13-ssec.1) The Regulator may make an HML declaration only if— the Regulator is satisfied the use of the stated types of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration; and the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the declaration have been obtained or given.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) In deciding whether to make an HML declaration, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for making HML declarations.\n- (a) the Regulator is satisfied the use of the stated types of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and\n- (b) each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration; and\n- (c) the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the declaration have been obtained or given.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obtaining consent of road manager","content":"### sec.14 Obtaining consent of road manager\n\nThe road manager consent provisions apply in relation to obtaining consent of a relevant road manager for an HML declaration.\nFor the purposes of subsection (1) —\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to an HML declaration; and\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the making of an HML declaration; and\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for an HML declaration.\nA relevant road manager for an HML declaration may consent to the making of the declaration subject to the condition that stated intelligent access conditions are imposed on the use of a stated type of HML heavy vehicle under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies.\nIf a relevant road manager for an HML declaration consents to the making of the declaration as mentioned in subsection (3) —\nthe relevant road manager must give the Regulator written reasons for the road manager’s decision to give consent to the making of the declaration subject to the condition; and\nthe Regulator must include the stated intelligent access conditions in the declaration.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) The road manager consent provisions apply in relation to obtaining consent of a relevant road manager for an HML declaration.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) For the purposes of subsection (1) — a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to an HML declaration; and a reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the making of an HML declaration; and a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for an HML declaration.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) A relevant road manager for an HML declaration may consent to the making of the declaration subject to the condition that stated intelligent access conditions are imposed on the use of a stated type of HML heavy vehicle under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) If a relevant road manager for an HML declaration consents to the making of the declaration as mentioned in subsection (3) — the relevant road manager must give the Regulator written reasons for the road manager’s decision to give consent to the making of the declaration subject to the condition; and the Regulator must include the stated intelligent access conditions in the declaration.\n- (a) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to an HML declaration; and\n- (b) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the making of an HML declaration; and\n- (c) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for an HML declaration.\n- (a) the relevant road manager must give the Regulator written reasons for the road manager’s decision to give consent to the making of the declaration subject to the condition; and\n- (b) the Regulator must include the stated intelligent access conditions in the declaration.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements about Commonwealth Gazette notice etc.","content":"### sec.15 Requirements about Commonwealth Gazette notice etc.\n\nA Commonwealth Gazette notice for an HML declaration must state the following—\nthat HML heavy vehicles of a stated type are authorised to be used under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route stated in the notice;\nthe intelligent access conditions required by a relevant road manager for the declaration under section 14 (3) .\nWithout limiting subsection (1) (a) , the declaration may state the areas or routes under the subsection by—\napplying by reference a stated map or stated list, not in the notice, prepared and published by the relevant road authority or the Regulator; and\nreferring to the areas or routes shown on the stated map or stated list.\nIf the declaration applies a stated map or stated list—\nthe Regulator may amend the stated map or stated list prepared and published by it and the relevant road authority may amend the stated map or stated list prepared and published by it, but only by omitting, varying or extending the areas or routes mentioned in subsection (2) (b) , including by adding additional areas or routes; and\nthe Regulator must ensure a copy of the stated map or stated list as in force from time to time is—\nmade available for inspection, without charge, during normal business hours at each office of the Regulator; and\npublished on the Regulator’s website or published by way of a reference or link published on the Regulator’s website.\nThe Regulator must publish a stated map or stated list whether the Regulator or a relevant road authority originally prepared and published it as mentioned in subsection (2) .\nDespite subsection (3) (a) , a road authority may only amend a map or list in a way that affects a particular road if—\nthe road authority is the road manager for the road; or\nthe road authority is not the road manager for the road and has been advised by the Regulator that the Regulator has obtained the consent of the road manager for the amendment.\nThe Regulator must publish a copy of the notice on the Regulator’s website.\nIn this section—\nrelevant road authority , for an HML declaration, means the road authority for the participating jurisdiction in which the road likely to be travelled under the declaration is situated.\ns 15 amd 2015 SL No. 188 s 21\n(sec.15-ssec.1) A Commonwealth Gazette notice for an HML declaration must state the following— that HML heavy vehicles of a stated type are authorised to be used under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route stated in the notice; the intelligent access conditions required by a relevant road manager for the declaration under section 14 (3) .\n(sec.15-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) (a) , the declaration may state the areas or routes under the subsection by— applying by reference a stated map or stated list, not in the notice, prepared and published by the relevant road authority or the Regulator; and referring to the areas or routes shown on the stated map or stated list.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) If the declaration applies a stated map or stated list— the Regulator may amend the stated map or stated list prepared and published by it and the relevant road authority may amend the stated map or stated list prepared and published by it, but only by omitting, varying or extending the areas or routes mentioned in subsection (2) (b) , including by adding additional areas or routes; and the Regulator must ensure a copy of the stated map or stated list as in force from time to time is— made available for inspection, without charge, during normal business hours at each office of the Regulator; and published on the Regulator’s website or published by way of a reference or link published on the Regulator’s website. The Regulator must publish a stated map or stated list whether the Regulator or a relevant road authority originally prepared and published it as mentioned in subsection (2) .\n(sec.15-ssec.4) Despite subsection (3) (a) , a road authority may only amend a map or list in a way that affects a particular road if— the road authority is the road manager for the road; or the road authority is not the road manager for the road and has been advised by the Regulator that the Regulator has obtained the consent of the road manager for the amendment.\n(sec.15-ssec.5) The Regulator must publish a copy of the notice on the Regulator’s website.\n(sec.15-ssec.6) In this section— relevant road authority , for an HML declaration, means the road authority for the participating jurisdiction in which the road likely to be travelled under the declaration is situated.\n- (a) that HML heavy vehicles of a stated type are authorised to be used under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route stated in the notice;\n- (b) the intelligent access conditions required by a relevant road manager for the declaration under section 14 (3) .\n- (a) applying by reference a stated map or stated list, not in the notice, prepared and published by the relevant road authority or the Regulator; and\n- (b) referring to the areas or routes shown on the stated map or stated list.\n- (a) the Regulator may amend the stated map or stated list prepared and published by it and the relevant road authority may amend the stated map or stated list prepared and published by it, but only by omitting, varying or extending the areas or routes mentioned in subsection (2) (b) , including by adding additional areas or routes; and\n- (b) the Regulator must ensure a copy of the stated map or stated list as in force from time to time is— (i) made available for inspection, without charge, during normal business hours at each office of the Regulator; and (ii) published on the Regulator’s website or published by way of a reference or link published on the Regulator’s website. Note— The Regulator must publish a stated map or stated list whether the Regulator or a relevant road authority originally prepared and published it as mentioned in subsection (2) .\n- (i) made available for inspection, without charge, during normal business hours at each office of the Regulator; and\n- (ii) published on the Regulator’s website or published by way of a reference or link published on the Regulator’s website.\n- (i) made available for inspection, without charge, during normal business hours at each office of the Regulator; and\n- (ii) published on the Regulator’s website or published by way of a reference or link published on the Regulator’s website.\n- (a) the road authority is the road manager for the road; or\n- (b) the road authority is not the road manager for the road and has been advised by the Regulator that the Regulator has obtained the consent of the road manager for the amendment.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Process for amending a stated map or stated list","content":"### sec.15A Process for amending a stated map or stated list\n\nThis section applies to the amendment of a stated map or stated list mentioned in section 15 .\nFor the purpose of an amendment by the Regulator only adding an additional area or route to a stated map or stated list—\nsection 13 applies; and\nthe road manager consent provisions as applied under section 14 , and section 14 , apply; and\nsections 17 and 18 do not apply.\nFor the purpose of subsection (2) , sections 13 and 14 apply as if—\na reference to the making of an HML declaration were a reference to the adding of the additional area or route; and\na reference to the relevant road manager for an HML declaration were a reference to the relevant road manager for the declaration that applies the stated map or list.\nFor the purpose of an amendment by the relevant road authority only adding an additional area or route to a stated map or stated list, sections 13 , 14 , 17 and 18 do not apply.\nFor the purpose of an amendment by the Regulator or a relevant road authority if subsections (2) to (4) do not apply, sections 17 and 18 apply.\nFor the purpose of subsection (5) , sections 17 and 18 apply as if—\na reference to the amendment of an HML declaration were a reference to the amendment of the stated map or stated list; and\na reference to the Regulator were a reference to the Regulator or the relevant road authority, whichever is amending the stated map or stated list; and\na reference to the relevant road manager for an HML declaration were a reference to the relevant road manager for the declaration that applies the stated map or stated list.\ns 15A ins 2015 SL No. 188 s 22\namd 2017 SL No. 113 s 12\n(sec.15A-ssec.1) This section applies to the amendment of a stated map or stated list mentioned in section 15 .\n(sec.15A-ssec.2) For the purpose of an amendment by the Regulator only adding an additional area or route to a stated map or stated list— section 13 applies; and the road manager consent provisions as applied under section 14 , and section 14 , apply; and sections 17 and 18 do not apply.\n(sec.15A-ssec.3) For the purpose of subsection (2) , sections 13 and 14 apply as if— a reference to the making of an HML declaration were a reference to the adding of the additional area or route; and a reference to the relevant road manager for an HML declaration were a reference to the relevant road manager for the declaration that applies the stated map or list.\n(sec.15A-ssec.4) For the purpose of an amendment by the relevant road authority only adding an additional area or route to a stated map or stated list, sections 13 , 14 , 17 and 18 do not apply.\n(sec.15A-ssec.5) For the purpose of an amendment by the Regulator or a relevant road authority if subsections (2) to (4) do not apply, sections 17 and 18 apply.\n(sec.15A-ssec.6) For the purpose of subsection (5) , sections 17 and 18 apply as if— a reference to the amendment of an HML declaration were a reference to the amendment of the stated map or stated list; and a reference to the Regulator were a reference to the Regulator or the relevant road authority, whichever is amending the stated map or stated list; and a reference to the relevant road manager for an HML declaration were a reference to the relevant road manager for the declaration that applies the stated map or stated list.\n- (a) section 13 applies; and\n- (b) the road manager consent provisions as applied under section 14 , and section 14 , apply; and\n- (c) sections 17 and 18 do not apply.\n- (a) a reference to the making of an HML declaration were a reference to the adding of the additional area or route; and\n- (b) a reference to the relevant road manager for an HML declaration were a reference to the relevant road manager for the declaration that applies the stated map or list.\n- (a) a reference to the amendment of an HML declaration were a reference to the amendment of the stated map or stated list; and\n- (b) a reference to the Regulator were a reference to the Regulator or the relevant road authority, whichever is amending the stated map or stated list; and\n- (c) a reference to the relevant road manager for an HML declaration were a reference to the relevant road manager for the declaration that applies the stated map or stated list.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contravening conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles being used in an area or on a route declared by an HML declaration","content":"### sec.16 Contravening conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles being used in an area or on a route declared by an HML declaration\n\nThis section applies if an HML declaration states that the use of a stated type of HML heavy vehicle under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies is subject to intelligent access conditions.\nA person must not use an HML heavy vehicle of the type, or permit an HML heavy vehicle of the type to be used, under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the HML declaration applies unless—\nthe vehicle is equipped for monitoring the relevant monitoring matters, by an approved intelligent transport system used by an intelligent access service provider; and\nthe vehicle is covered by an intelligent access agreement.\nMaximum penalty—$3000.\nIn this section—\nintelligent access agreement has the meaning given by section 403 of the Law.\nrelevant monitoring matters means the matters mentioned in section 402 (2) (a) (i) or (ii) of the Law for the vehicle.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) This section applies if an HML declaration states that the use of a stated type of HML heavy vehicle under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies is subject to intelligent access conditions.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) A person must not use an HML heavy vehicle of the type, or permit an HML heavy vehicle of the type to be used, under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the HML declaration applies unless— the vehicle is equipped for monitoring the relevant monitoring matters, by an approved intelligent transport system used by an intelligent access service provider; and the vehicle is covered by an intelligent access agreement. Maximum penalty—$3000.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) In this section— intelligent access agreement has the meaning given by section 403 of the Law. relevant monitoring matters means the matters mentioned in section 402 (2) (a) (i) or (ii) of the Law for the vehicle.\n- (a) the vehicle is equipped for monitoring the relevant monitoring matters, by an approved intelligent transport system used by an intelligent access service provider; and\n- (b) the vehicle is covered by an intelligent access agreement.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment or cancellation of HML declaration on Regulator’s initiative","content":"### sec.17 Amendment or cancellation of HML declaration on Regulator’s initiative\n\nIt is a ground for amending or cancelling a HML declaration if the Regulator is satisfied the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which an HML declaration applies has caused, or is likely to cause, a significant risk to public safety.\nIf the Regulator considers a ground exists to amend or cancel the HML declaration, the Regulator may amend or cancel the HML declaration by complying with subsections (3) to (5) .\nThe Regulator must publish a public notice—\nstating the Regulator believes a ground exists to amend or cancel the HML declaration; and\noutlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the belief; and\nstating the action the Regulator is proposing to take under this section (the proposed action ); and\ninviting persons who will be affected by the proposed action to make, within a stated time of at least 14 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published, written representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.\nIf, after considering all written representations made under subsection (3) (d) , the Regulator still considers a ground exists to take the proposed action, the Regulator may—\nif the proposed action was to amend the HML declaration—amend the declaration, in a way that is not substantially different from the proposed action, to change the area or route to which it applies; or\nif the proposed action was to cancel the HML declaration—\namend the declaration to change the area or route to which it applies; or\ncancel the declaration.\nThe Regulator must publish a public notice of the amendment or cancellation.\nThe amendment or cancellation takes effect—\n28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5) ; or\nif a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.\ns 17 amd 2017 SL No. 113 s 13\n(sec.17-ssec.1) It is a ground for amending or cancelling a HML declaration if the Regulator is satisfied the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which an HML declaration applies has caused, or is likely to cause, a significant risk to public safety.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) If the Regulator considers a ground exists to amend or cancel the HML declaration, the Regulator may amend or cancel the HML declaration by complying with subsections (3) to (5) .\n(sec.17-ssec.3) The Regulator must publish a public notice— stating the Regulator believes a ground exists to amend or cancel the HML declaration; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the belief; and stating the action the Regulator is proposing to take under this section (the proposed action ); and inviting persons who will be affected by the proposed action to make, within a stated time of at least 14 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published, written representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) If, after considering all written representations made under subsection (3) (d) , the Regulator still considers a ground exists to take the proposed action, the Regulator may— if the proposed action was to amend the HML declaration—amend the declaration, in a way that is not substantially different from the proposed action, to change the area or route to which it applies; or if the proposed action was to cancel the HML declaration— amend the declaration to change the area or route to which it applies; or cancel the declaration.\n(sec.17-ssec.5) The Regulator must publish a public notice of the amendment or cancellation.\n(sec.17-ssec.6) The amendment or cancellation takes effect— 28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5) ; or if a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.\n- (a) stating the Regulator believes a ground exists to amend or cancel the HML declaration; and\n- (b) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the belief; and\n- (c) stating the action the Regulator is proposing to take under this section (the proposed action ); and\n- (d) inviting persons who will be affected by the proposed action to make, within a stated time of at least 14 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published, written representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.\n- (a) if the proposed action was to amend the HML declaration—amend the declaration, in a way that is not substantially different from the proposed action, to change the area or route to which it applies; or\n- (b) if the proposed action was to cancel the HML declaration— (i) amend the declaration to change the area or route to which it applies; or (ii) cancel the declaration.\n- (i) amend the declaration to change the area or route to which it applies; or\n- (ii) cancel the declaration.\n- (i) amend the declaration to change the area or route to which it applies; or\n- (ii) cancel the declaration.\n- (a) 28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5) ; or\n- (b) if a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment or cancellation of HML declaration on request by relevant road manager","content":"### sec.18 Amendment or cancellation of HML declaration on request by relevant road manager\n\nThis section applies if a relevant road manager for an HML declaration is satisfied the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies (and in or on which a road for which the relevant road manager is a road manager is situated)—\nhas caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or\nhas had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in the approved guidelines; or\nhas posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.\nThe road manager may ask the Regulator to—\namend the declaration to—\nchange the area or route to which it applies; or\namend the intelligent access conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles used under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies; or\ncancel the declaration.\nThe Regulator must comply with the request.\nHowever, if consent to the grant of the declaration was given by a road authority under section 163 of the Law as applied under section 14 —\nthe Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and\nif the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and\nif the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager's request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator—\nmust not comply with the request; and\nmust notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\nThe Regulator must publish a public notice of the amendment or cancellation.\nThe amendment or cancellation takes effect—\n28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5) ; or\nif a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.\ns 18 amd 2017 SL No. 113 s 14\n(sec.18-ssec.1) This section applies if a relevant road manager for an HML declaration is satisfied the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies (and in or on which a road for which the relevant road manager is a road manager is situated)— has caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or has had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in the approved guidelines; or has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) The road manager may ask the Regulator to— amend the declaration to— change the area or route to which it applies; or amend the intelligent access conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles used under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies; or cancel the declaration.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) The Regulator must comply with the request.\n(sec.18-ssec.4) However, if consent to the grant of the declaration was given by a road authority under section 163 of the Law as applied under section 14 — the Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and if the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and if the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager's request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator— must not comply with the request; and must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n(sec.18-ssec.5) The Regulator must publish a public notice of the amendment or cancellation.\n(sec.18-ssec.6) The amendment or cancellation takes effect— 28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5) ; or if a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.\n- (a) has caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or\n- (b) has had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in the approved guidelines; or\n- (c) has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.\n- (a) amend the declaration to— (i) change the area or route to which it applies; or (ii) amend the intelligent access conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles used under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies; or\n- (i) change the area or route to which it applies; or\n- (ii) amend the intelligent access conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles used under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies; or\n- (b) cancel the declaration.\n- (i) change the area or route to which it applies; or\n- (ii) amend the intelligent access conditions applying to HML heavy vehicles used under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the declaration applies; or\n- (a) the Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and\n- (b) if the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and\n- (c) if the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager's request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator— (i) must not comply with the request; and (ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n- (i) must not comply with the request; and\n- (ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n- (i) must not comply with the request; and\n- (ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n- (a) 28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5) ; or\n- (b) if a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Immediate suspension","content":"### sec.19 Immediate suspension\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe Regulator considers a ground exists to cancel an HML declaration; or\nthe Regulator reasonably believes it is necessary to suspend the declaration immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.\nThe Regulator may, by public notice, immediately suspend the declaration until the earliest of the following—\nthe end of 56 days after the day the public notice is published;\nthe Regulator publishes a notice under section 17 (5) or 18 (5) and the amendment or cancellation takes effect under section 17 (6) or 18 (6) ;\nthe Regulator cancels the suspension by public notice.\nThe suspension, and (where relevant) the cancellation of the suspension, takes effect immediately after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (3) .\nThis section applies despite sections 17 and 18 .\ns 19 amd 2017 SL No. 113 s 15\n(sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies if— the Regulator considers a ground exists to cancel an HML declaration; or the Regulator reasonably believes it is necessary to suspend the declaration immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) The Regulator may, by public notice, immediately suspend the declaration until the earliest of the following— the end of 56 days after the day the public notice is published; the Regulator publishes a notice under section 17 (5) or 18 (5) and the amendment or cancellation takes effect under section 17 (6) or 18 (6) ; the Regulator cancels the suspension by public notice.\n(sec.19-ssec.4) The suspension, and (where relevant) the cancellation of the suspension, takes effect immediately after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (3) .\n(sec.19-ssec.5) This section applies despite sections 17 and 18 .\n- (a) the Regulator considers a ground exists to cancel an HML declaration; or\n- (b) the Regulator reasonably believes it is necessary to suspend the declaration immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.\n- (a) the end of 56 days after the day the public notice is published;\n- (b) the Regulator publishes a notice under section 17 (5) or 18 (5) and the amendment or cancellation takes effect under section 17 (6) or 18 (6) ;\n- (c) the Regulator cancels the suspension by public notice.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator’s power to authorise use of heavy vehicles under higher mass limits in other areas or on other routes","content":"### sec.20 Regulator’s power to authorise use of heavy vehicles under higher mass limits in other areas or on other routes\n\nThe Regulator may, by giving a person a permit as mentioned in section 26 , authorise, for a period of not more than 3 years, the use of an HML heavy vehicle under the higher mass limits in stated areas or on stated routes.\nA permit under subsection (1) is an HML permit .\nAn HML permit may apply to 1 or more HML heavy vehicles.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) The Regulator may, by giving a person a permit as mentioned in section 26 , authorise, for a period of not more than 3 years, the use of an HML heavy vehicle under the higher mass limits in stated areas or on stated routes.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) A permit under subsection (1) is an HML permit .\n(sec.20-ssec.3) An HML permit may apply to 1 or more HML heavy vehicles.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for HML permit","content":"### sec.21 Application for HML permit\n\nA person may apply to the Regulator for an HML permit.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by the prescribed fee for the application.\nThe Regulator may, by notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to give the Regulator any additional information the Regulator reasonably requires to decide the application.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) A person may apply to the Regulator for an HML permit.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) The application must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by the prescribed fee for the application.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) The Regulator may, by notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to give the Regulator any additional information the Regulator reasonably requires to decide the application.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the prescribed fee for the application.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on grant of HML permit","content":"### sec.22 Restriction on grant of HML permit\n\nThe Regulator may grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle only if—\nthe Regulator is satisfied the use of the vehicle under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route to which the permit will apply will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and\neach relevant road manager for the permit has consented to the grant of the permit; and\nthe Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the grant of the permit have been obtained or given.\nIn deciding whether to grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for granting HML permits.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) The Regulator may grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle only if— the Regulator is satisfied the use of the vehicle under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route to which the permit will apply will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and each relevant road manager for the permit has consented to the grant of the permit; and the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the grant of the permit have been obtained or given.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) In deciding whether to grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for granting HML permits.\n- (a) the Regulator is satisfied the use of the vehicle under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route to which the permit will apply will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and\n- (b) each relevant road manager for the permit has consented to the grant of the permit; and\n- (c) the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the grant of the permit have been obtained or given.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obtaining consent of road manager","content":"### sec.23 Obtaining consent of road manager\n\nThe road manager consent provisions apply in relation to obtaining the consent of a relevant road manager for the grant of an HML permit.\nFor the purposes of subsection (1) —\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to an HML permit; and\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the grant of an HML permit; and\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for an HML permit.\n(sec.23-ssec.1) The road manager consent provisions apply in relation to obtaining the consent of a relevant road manager for the grant of an HML permit.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) For the purposes of subsection (1) — a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to an HML permit; and a reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the grant of an HML permit; and a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for an HML permit.\n- (a) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to an HML permit; and\n- (b) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the grant of an HML permit; and\n- (c) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for an HML permit.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of HML permit","content":"### sec.24 Conditions of HML permit\n\nAn HML permit—\nmust be subject to the road conditions or travel conditions required by a relevant road manager for the permit; and\nmay be subject to any other conditions the Regulator considers appropriate, including, for example—\nconditions about 1 or more matters mentioned in Schedule 2 of the Law; and\nwithout limiting subparagraph (i) , intelligent access conditions.\nHowever, a condition imposed under subsection (1) must be consistent with the higher mass limits.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) An HML permit— must be subject to the road conditions or travel conditions required by a relevant road manager for the permit; and may be subject to any other conditions the Regulator considers appropriate, including, for example— conditions about 1 or more matters mentioned in Schedule 2 of the Law; and without limiting subparagraph (i) , intelligent access conditions.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) However, a condition imposed under subsection (1) must be consistent with the higher mass limits.\n- (a) must be subject to the road conditions or travel conditions required by a relevant road manager for the permit; and\n- (b) may be subject to any other conditions the Regulator considers appropriate, including, for example— (i) conditions about 1 or more matters mentioned in Schedule 2 of the Law; and (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , intelligent access conditions.\n- (i) conditions about 1 or more matters mentioned in Schedule 2 of the Law; and\n- (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , intelligent access conditions.\n- (i) conditions about 1 or more matters mentioned in Schedule 2 of the Law; and\n- (ii) without limiting subparagraph (i) , intelligent access conditions.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Period for which HML permit applies","content":"### sec.25 Period for which HML permit applies\n\nAn HML permit applies for the period stated in the permit.\nThe period may be less than the period sought by the applicant for the HML permit.\n(sec.25-ssec.1) An HML permit applies for the period stated in the permit.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) The period may be less than the period sought by the applicant for the HML permit.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"HML permit etc.","content":"### sec.26 HML permit etc.\n\nIf the Regulator grants an HML permit to a person, the Regulator must give the person—\nan HML permit; and\nif the Regulator has imposed conditions on the permit under section 24 or has granted the permit for a period less than the period of not more than 3 years sought by the person—an information notice for the decision to impose the conditions or grant the permit for the shorter period.\nThe permit must state the following—\nthe name and address of the person to whom the permit is given;\na description of—\nthe HML heavy vehicle or vehicles to which the permit applies, including the registration number of the vehicle if it is registered; or\nif the permit applies to particular categories of class 2 heavy vehicles—the categories of heavy vehicles to which the permit applies;\nthe areas or routes to which the permit applies;\nthe road conditions or travel conditions required by a relevant road manager for the permit;\nany other conditions applying to an HML heavy vehicle while it is being used under the permit;\nthe period for which the permit applies.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) If the Regulator grants an HML permit to a person, the Regulator must give the person— an HML permit; and if the Regulator has imposed conditions on the permit under section 24 or has granted the permit for a period less than the period of not more than 3 years sought by the person—an information notice for the decision to impose the conditions or grant the permit for the shorter period.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The permit must state the following— the name and address of the person to whom the permit is given; a description of— the HML heavy vehicle or vehicles to which the permit applies, including the registration number of the vehicle if it is registered; or if the permit applies to particular categories of class 2 heavy vehicles—the categories of heavy vehicles to which the permit applies; the areas or routes to which the permit applies; the road conditions or travel conditions required by a relevant road manager for the permit; any other conditions applying to an HML heavy vehicle while it is being used under the permit; the period for which the permit applies.\n- (a) an HML permit; and\n- (b) if the Regulator has imposed conditions on the permit under section 24 or has granted the permit for a period less than the period of not more than 3 years sought by the person—an information notice for the decision to impose the conditions or grant the permit for the shorter period.\n- (a) the name and address of the person to whom the permit is given;\n- (b) a description of— (i) the HML heavy vehicle or vehicles to which the permit applies, including the registration number of the vehicle if it is registered; or (ii) if the permit applies to particular categories of class 2 heavy vehicles—the categories of heavy vehicles to which the permit applies;\n- (i) the HML heavy vehicle or vehicles to which the permit applies, including the registration number of the vehicle if it is registered; or\n- (ii) if the permit applies to particular categories of class 2 heavy vehicles—the categories of heavy vehicles to which the permit applies;\n- (c) the areas or routes to which the permit applies;\n- (d) the road conditions or travel conditions required by a relevant road manager for the permit;\n- (e) any other conditions applying to an HML heavy vehicle while it is being used under the permit;\n- (f) the period for which the permit applies.\n- (i) the HML heavy vehicle or vehicles to which the permit applies, including the registration number of the vehicle if it is registered; or\n- (ii) if the permit applies to particular categories of class 2 heavy vehicles—the categories of heavy vehicles to which the permit applies;","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refusal of application for HML permit","content":"### sec.27 Refusal of application for HML permit\n\nIf the Regulator refuses an application for an HML permit, the Regulator must give the applicant an information notice for the decision to refuse the application.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contravening conditions of HML permit","content":"### sec.28 Contravening conditions of HML permit\n\nThe driver or operator of an HML heavy vehicle being used under the higher mass limits under an HML permit must not contravene a condition of the permit.\nMaximum penalty—$3000.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment or cancellation on application by HML permit holder","content":"### sec.29 Amendment or cancellation on application by HML permit holder\n\nThe holder of an HML permit may apply to the Regulator for an amendment or cancellation of the permit.\nThe application must—\nbe in writing; and\nbe accompanied by the prescribed fee for the application; and\nif the application is for an amendment, state clearly the amendment sought and the reasons for the amendment; and\nbe accompanied by the permit.\nThe Regulator may, by notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to give the Regulator any additional information the Regulator reasonably requires to decide the application.\nIf the proposed amendment of the permit is—\nto amend the areas or routes to which the permit applies (other than by omitting an area or route or reducing an area or route in size); or\nto impose or amend road conditions or travel conditions;\nthen—\nthe Regulator must ask the relevant road managers (for the roads to which the amendment relates) for their consent to the amendment; and\nthe road manager consent provisions apply to the request for consent in the same way as they apply to a request for consent under those provisions, with necessary modifications.\nThe Regulator must decide the application as soon as practicable after receiving it.\nIf the Regulator decides to grant the application—\nthe Regulator must give the applicant notice of the decision; and\nthe amendment or cancellation takes effect—\nwhen notice of the decision is given to the applicant; or\nif a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time; and\nif the Regulator amended the permit, the Regulator must give the applicant a replacement permit for the permit as amended.\nIf the Regulator decides not to amend or cancel the permit as sought by the applicant, the Regulator must—\ngive the applicant an information notice for the decision; and\nreturn the permit to the applicant.\n(sec.29-ssec.1) The holder of an HML permit may apply to the Regulator for an amendment or cancellation of the permit.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) The application must— be in writing; and be accompanied by the prescribed fee for the application; and if the application is for an amendment, state clearly the amendment sought and the reasons for the amendment; and be accompanied by the permit.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) The Regulator may, by notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to give the Regulator any additional information the Regulator reasonably requires to decide the application.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) If the proposed amendment of the permit is— to amend the areas or routes to which the permit applies (other than by omitting an area or route or reducing an area or route in size); or to impose or amend road conditions or travel conditions; then— the Regulator must ask the relevant road managers (for the roads to which the amendment relates) for their consent to the amendment; and the road manager consent provisions apply to the request for consent in the same way as they apply to a request for consent under those provisions, with necessary modifications.\n(sec.29-ssec.5) The Regulator must decide the application as soon as practicable after receiving it.\n(sec.29-ssec.6) If the Regulator decides to grant the application— the Regulator must give the applicant notice of the decision; and the amendment or cancellation takes effect— when notice of the decision is given to the applicant; or if a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time; and if the Regulator amended the permit, the Regulator must give the applicant a replacement permit for the permit as amended.\n(sec.29-ssec.7) If the Regulator decides not to amend or cancel the permit as sought by the applicant, the Regulator must— give the applicant an information notice for the decision; and return the permit to the applicant.\n- (a) be in writing; and\n- (b) be accompanied by the prescribed fee for the application; and\n- (c) if the application is for an amendment, state clearly the amendment sought and the reasons for the amendment; and\n- (d) be accompanied by the permit.\n- (a) to amend the areas or routes to which the permit applies (other than by omitting an area or route or reducing an area or route in size); or\n- (b) to impose or amend road conditions or travel conditions;\n- (c) the Regulator must ask the relevant road managers (for the roads to which the amendment relates) for their consent to the amendment; and\n- (d) the road manager consent provisions apply to the request for consent in the same way as they apply to a request for consent under those provisions, with necessary modifications.\n- (a) the Regulator must give the applicant notice of the decision; and\n- (b) the amendment or cancellation takes effect— (i) when notice of the decision is given to the applicant; or (ii) if a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time; and\n- (i) when notice of the decision is given to the applicant; or\n- (ii) if a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time; and\n- (c) if the Regulator amended the permit, the Regulator must give the applicant a replacement permit for the permit as amended.\n- (i) when notice of the decision is given to the applicant; or\n- (ii) if a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time; and\n- (a) give the applicant an information notice for the decision; and\n- (b) return the permit to the applicant.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment or cancellation of HML permit on Regulator’s initiative","content":"### sec.30 Amendment or cancellation of HML permit on Regulator’s initiative\n\nEach of the following is a ground for amending or cancelling an HML permit—\nthe permit was granted because of a document or representation that was—\nfalse or misleading; or\nobtained or made in an improper way;\nthe holder of the permit has contravened a condition of the permit;\nthe use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route the subject of the permit has caused, or is likely to cause, a significant risk to public safety.\nIf the Regulator considers a ground exists to amend or cancel an HML permit (the proposed action ), the Regulator must give the holder of the permit a notice—\nstating the proposed action; and\nstating the ground for the proposed action; and\noutlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and\nif the proposed action is to amend the permit (including a condition of the permit)—stating the proposed amendment; and\ninviting the holder to make, within a stated time of at least 14 days after the notice is given to the holder, written representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.\nIf, after considering all written representations made under subsection (2) (e) , the Regulator still considers a ground exists to take the proposed action, the Regulator may—\nif the proposed action was to amend the HML permit—amend the permit in a way that is not substantially different from the proposed action, including, for example, by—\namending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or\nimposing additional conditions on the permit; or\nif the proposed action was to cancel the HML permit—\namend the permit, including, for example, as mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii) ; or\ncancel the permit.\nThe Regulator must give the holder an information notice about the decision.\nThe amendment or cancellation takes effect—\nwhen the information notice is given to the holder; or\nif a later time is stated in the information notice, at the later time.\n(sec.30-ssec.1) Each of the following is a ground for amending or cancelling an HML permit— the permit was granted because of a document or representation that was— false or misleading; or obtained or made in an improper way; the holder of the permit has contravened a condition of the permit; the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route the subject of the permit has caused, or is likely to cause, a significant risk to public safety.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) If the Regulator considers a ground exists to amend or cancel an HML permit (the proposed action ), the Regulator must give the holder of the permit a notice— stating the proposed action; and stating the ground for the proposed action; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and if the proposed action is to amend the permit (including a condition of the permit)—stating the proposed amendment; and inviting the holder to make, within a stated time of at least 14 days after the notice is given to the holder, written representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.\n(sec.30-ssec.3) If, after considering all written representations made under subsection (2) (e) , the Regulator still considers a ground exists to take the proposed action, the Regulator may— if the proposed action was to amend the HML permit—amend the permit in a way that is not substantially different from the proposed action, including, for example, by— amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or imposing additional conditions on the permit; or if the proposed action was to cancel the HML permit— amend the permit, including, for example, as mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii) ; or cancel the permit.\n(sec.30-ssec.4) The Regulator must give the holder an information notice about the decision.\n(sec.30-ssec.5) The amendment or cancellation takes effect— when the information notice is given to the holder; or if a later time is stated in the information notice, at the later time.\n- (a) the permit was granted because of a document or representation that was— (i) false or misleading; or (ii) obtained or made in an improper way;\n- (i) false or misleading; or\n- (ii) obtained or made in an improper way;\n- (b) the holder of the permit has contravened a condition of the permit;\n- (c) the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route the subject of the permit has caused, or is likely to cause, a significant risk to public safety.\n- (i) false or misleading; or\n- (ii) obtained or made in an improper way;\n- (a) stating the proposed action; and\n- (b) stating the ground for the proposed action; and\n- (c) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and\n- (d) if the proposed action is to amend the permit (including a condition of the permit)—stating the proposed amendment; and\n- (e) inviting the holder to make, within a stated time of at least 14 days after the notice is given to the holder, written representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.\n- (a) if the proposed action was to amend the HML permit—amend the permit in a way that is not substantially different from the proposed action, including, for example, by— (i) amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or (ii) imposing additional conditions on the permit; or\n- (i) amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or\n- (ii) imposing additional conditions on the permit; or\n- (b) if the proposed action was to cancel the HML permit— (i) amend the permit, including, for example, as mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii) ; or (ii) cancel the permit.\n- (i) amend the permit, including, for example, as mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii) ; or\n- (ii) cancel the permit.\n- (i) amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or\n- (ii) imposing additional conditions on the permit; or\n- (i) amend the permit, including, for example, as mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii) ; or\n- (ii) cancel the permit.\n- (a) when the information notice is given to the holder; or\n- (b) if a later time is stated in the information notice, at the later time.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment or cancellation of HML permit on request by relevant road manager","content":"### sec.31 Amendment or cancellation of HML permit on request by relevant road manager\n\nThis section applies if a relevant road manager for an HML permit is satisfied the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the permit applies (and in or on which is situated a road for which the relevant road manager is a road manager)—\nhas caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or\nhas had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in approved guidelines; or\nhas posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.\nThe road manager may ask the Regulator to—\namend the HML permit, including, for example, by—\namending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or\nimposing or amending road conditions on the permit; or\ncancel the permit.\nThe Regulator must comply with the request.\nHowever, if consent to the grant of the permit was given by a road authority under section 163 of the Law—\nthe Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and\nif the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and\nif the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager's request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator—\nmust not comply with the request; and\nmust notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\nIf the permit is amended or cancelled under this section, the Regulator must give the holder of the HML permit notice of the amendment or cancellation at least 28 days before the amendment or cancellation is to take effect.\nThe notice given to the holder must state—\nthe day the amendment or cancellation is to take effect; and\nthe reasons given by the relevant road manager for the amendment or cancellation; and\nthe review and appeal information for the road manager’s decision.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) This section applies if a relevant road manager for an HML permit is satisfied the use of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in an area or on a route to which the permit applies (and in or on which is situated a road for which the relevant road manager is a road manager)— has caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or has had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in approved guidelines; or has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) The road manager may ask the Regulator to— amend the HML permit, including, for example, by— amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or imposing or amending road conditions on the permit; or cancel the permit.\n(sec.31-ssec.3) The Regulator must comply with the request.\n(sec.31-ssec.4) However, if consent to the grant of the permit was given by a road authority under section 163 of the Law— the Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and if the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and if the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager's request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator— must not comply with the request; and must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n(sec.31-ssec.5) If the permit is amended or cancelled under this section, the Regulator must give the holder of the HML permit notice of the amendment or cancellation at least 28 days before the amendment or cancellation is to take effect.\n(sec.31-ssec.6) The notice given to the holder must state— the day the amendment or cancellation is to take effect; and the reasons given by the relevant road manager for the amendment or cancellation; and the review and appeal information for the road manager’s decision.\n- (a) has caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or\n- (b) has had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in approved guidelines; or\n- (c) has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.\n- (a) amend the HML permit, including, for example, by— (i) amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or (ii) imposing or amending road conditions on the permit; or\n- (i) amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or\n- (ii) imposing or amending road conditions on the permit; or\n- (b) cancel the permit.\n- (i) amending the areas or routes to which the permit applies; or\n- (ii) imposing or amending road conditions on the permit; or\n- (a) the Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and\n- (b) if the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and\n- (c) if the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager's request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator— (i) must not comply with the request; and (ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n- (i) must not comply with the request; and\n- (ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n- (i) must not comply with the request; and\n- (ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.\n- (a) the day the amendment or cancellation is to take effect; and\n- (b) the reasons given by the relevant road manager for the amendment or cancellation; and\n- (c) the review and appeal information for the road manager’s decision.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Immediate suspension of HML permit","content":"### sec.32 Immediate suspension of HML permit\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe Regulator considers a ground exists to cancel an HML permit; or\nthe Regulator reasonably believes it is necessary to suspend the permit immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.\nThe Regulator may, by notice ( immediate suspension notice ) given to the holder of the permit, immediately suspend the permit until the earlier of the following—\nthe Regulator gives the person a notice under section 30 (4) or 31 (5) ;\nthe Regulator cancels the suspension;\nthe end of 56 days after the day the immediate suspension notice is given to the person.\nThis section applies despite sections 29 , 30 and 31 .\n(sec.32-ssec.1) This section applies if— the Regulator considers a ground exists to cancel an HML permit; or the Regulator reasonably believes it is necessary to suspend the permit immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The Regulator may, by notice ( immediate suspension notice ) given to the holder of the permit, immediately suspend the permit until the earlier of the following— the Regulator gives the person a notice under section 30 (4) or 31 (5) ; the Regulator cancels the suspension; the end of 56 days after the day the immediate suspension notice is given to the person.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) This section applies despite sections 29 , 30 and 31 .\n- (a) the Regulator considers a ground exists to cancel an HML permit; or\n- (b) the Regulator reasonably believes it is necessary to suspend the permit immediately to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure.\n- (a) the Regulator gives the person a notice under section 30 (4) or 31 (5) ;\n- (b) the Regulator cancels the suspension;\n- (c) the end of 56 days after the day the immediate suspension notice is given to the person.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minor amendment of HML permit","content":"### sec.33 Minor amendment of HML permit\n\nThe Regulator may, by notice given to the holder of an HML permit, amend the permit in a minor respect—\nfor a formal or clerical reason; or\nin another way that does not adversely affect the holder’s interests.\nThe Regulator must provide the relevant road manager with notice of the amendment.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) The Regulator may, by notice given to the holder of an HML permit, amend the permit in a minor respect— for a formal or clerical reason; or in another way that does not adversely affect the holder’s interests.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) The Regulator must provide the relevant road manager with notice of the amendment.\n- (a) for a formal or clerical reason; or\n- (b) in another way that does not adversely affect the holder’s interests.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Return of HML permit","content":"### sec.34 Return of HML permit\n\nIf a person’s HML permit is amended or cancelled, the Regulator may, by notice, require the person to return the permit to the Regulator.\nThe person must comply with the notice within 7 days after the notice is given to the person or, if a longer period is stated in the notice, within the longer period.\nMaximum penalty—$4000.\nIf the HML permit has been amended, the Regulator must give the person a replacement permit as amended.\n(sec.34-ssec.1) If a person’s HML permit is amended or cancelled, the Regulator may, by notice, require the person to return the permit to the Regulator.\n(sec.34-ssec.2) The person must comply with the notice within 7 days after the notice is given to the person or, if a longer period is stated in the notice, within the longer period. Maximum penalty—$4000.\n(sec.34-ssec.3) If the HML permit has been amended, the Regulator must give the person a replacement permit as amended.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement of defaced etc. HML permit","content":"### sec.35 Replacement of defaced etc. HML permit\n\nIf a person’s HML permit is defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen, the person must, as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the matter, apply to the Regulator for a replacement permit.\nMaximum penalty—$4000.\nIf the Regulator is satisfied the HML permit has been defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen, the Regulator must give the person a replacement permit as soon as practicable.\nIf the Regulator decides not to give a replacement permit to the person, the Regulator must give the person an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.35-ssec.1) If a person’s HML permit is defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen, the person must, as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the matter, apply to the Regulator for a replacement permit. Maximum penalty—$4000.\n(sec.35-ssec.2) If the Regulator is satisfied the HML permit has been defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen, the Regulator must give the person a replacement permit as soon as practicable.\n(sec.35-ssec.3) If the Regulator decides not to give a replacement permit to the person, the Regulator must give the person an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.36\n\ns 36 amd 2015 SL No. 188 s 23\nom 2017 SL No. 113 s 16","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dimension requirements","content":"# Dimension requirements","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed dimension requirements","content":"### sec.37 Prescribed dimension requirements\n\nThe dimension requirements imposed by Schedule 6 are prescribed dimension requirements for the purposes of section 101 of the Law.\nThe prescribed dimension requirements apply to a heavy vehicle whether or not the vehicle is loaded.\n(sec.37-ssec.1) The dimension requirements imposed by Schedule 6 are prescribed dimension requirements for the purposes of section 101 of the Law.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) The prescribed dimension requirements apply to a heavy vehicle whether or not the vehicle is loaded.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Loading requirements","content":"# Loading requirements","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Loading requirements","content":"### sec.38 Loading requirements\n\nThe loading requirements applying to a heavy vehicle are stated in section 1 of Schedule 7 .\nThe loading performance standards for heavy vehicles for the purposes of section 115 of the Law are stated in section 2 of Schedule 7 .\ns 38 sub 2018 SL No. 151 s 4\n(sec.38-ssec.1) The loading requirements applying to a heavy vehicle are stated in section 1 of Schedule 7 .\n(sec.38-ssec.2) The loading performance standards for heavy vehicles for the purposes of section 115 of the Law are stated in section 2 of Schedule 7 .","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exemptions for particular overmass or oversize vehicles","content":"# Exemptions for particular overmass or oversize vehicles","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Conditions","content":"## Conditions","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed conditions","content":"### sec.39 Prescribed conditions\n\nThe conditions stated in Part 1 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice.\nThe conditions stated in Part 2 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by issuing a permit to a person.\nThe conditions stated in Division 1 of Part 3 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by issuing a permit to a person if the exemption is subject to the condition that the heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying the heavy vehicle, must have warning lights.\nThe conditions stated in Division 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by issuing a permit to a person if the exemption is subject to the condition that the heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle accompanying the heavy vehicle, must have a warning sign.\nA condition mentioned in subsections (1) to (4) —\napplies unless the notice or permit mentioned in the subsection provides otherwise; and\napplies to a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, to which a mass or dimension exemption applies while the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used under the exemption.\n(sec.39-ssec.1) The conditions stated in Part 1 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) The conditions stated in Part 2 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by issuing a permit to a person.\n(sec.39-ssec.3) The conditions stated in Division 1 of Part 3 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by issuing a permit to a person if the exemption is subject to the condition that the heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying the heavy vehicle, must have warning lights.\n(sec.39-ssec.4) The conditions stated in Division 2 of Part 3 of Schedule 8 are conditions of a mass or dimension exemption applying to a class 1 heavy vehicle granted by issuing a permit to a person if the exemption is subject to the condition that the heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle accompanying the heavy vehicle, must have a warning sign.\n(sec.39-ssec.5) A condition mentioned in subsections (1) to (4) — applies unless the notice or permit mentioned in the subsection provides otherwise; and applies to a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, to which a mass or dimension exemption applies while the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used under the exemption.\n- (a) applies unless the notice or permit mentioned in the subsection provides otherwise; and\n- (b) applies to a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, to which a mass or dimension exemption applies while the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used under the exemption.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Declaration of areas, roads and routes and major roads","content":"## Declaration of areas, roads and routes and major roads","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulator may make declaration","content":"### sec.40 Regulator may make declaration\n\nThe Regulator may, by Commonwealth Gazette notice, declare—\ncategories of areas, roads and routes for the purpose of imposing conditions under section 119 (1) or 125 (1) of the Law; or\na road to be a major road for the purposes of this Regulation.\n- (a) categories of areas, roads and routes for the purpose of imposing conditions under section 119 (1) or 125 (1) of the Law; or\n- (b) a road to be a major road for the purposes of this Regulation.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consent of relevant road manager required","content":"### sec.41 Consent of relevant road manager required\n\nThe Regulator may make a declaration under section 40 only if each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration.\nThe road manager consent provisions apply in relation to obtaining consent of a road manager for a road for a declaration under section 40 .\nFor the purposes of subsection (2) —\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a declaration under section 40 ; and\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the making of a declaration under section 40 ; and\na reference in the road manager consent provisions to a road manager for a relevant road for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for a declaration under section 40 .\nIn this section—\nrelevant road manager means—\nfor a declaration under section 40 (a) —a road manager for a road, or a road on the route, or in the area, the subject of the declaration; or\nfor a declaration under section 40 (b) —the road manager for the road the subject of the declaration.\n(sec.41-ssec.1) The Regulator may make a declaration under section 40 only if each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) The road manager consent provisions apply in relation to obtaining consent of a road manager for a road for a declaration under section 40 .\n(sec.41-ssec.3) For the purposes of subsection (2) — a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a declaration under section 40 ; and a reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the making of a declaration under section 40 ; and a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a road manager for a relevant road for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for a declaration under section 40 .\n(sec.41-ssec.4) In this section— relevant road manager means— for a declaration under section 40 (a) —a road manager for a road, or a road on the route, or in the area, the subject of the declaration; or for a declaration under section 40 (b) —the road manager for the road the subject of the declaration.\n- (a) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a declaration under section 40 ; and\n- (b) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to the grant of a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to the making of a declaration under section 40 ; and\n- (c) a reference in the road manager consent provisions to a road manager for a relevant road for a mass or dimension authority is taken to be a reference to a relevant road manager for a declaration under section 40 .\n- (a) for a declaration under section 40 (a) —a road manager for a road, or a road on the route, or in the area, the subject of the declaration; or\n- (b) for a declaration under section 40 (b) —the road manager for the road the subject of the declaration.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Matters to which Regulator must have regard","content":"### sec.42 Matters to which Regulator must have regard\n\nIn deciding whether to make a declaration under section 40 , the Regulator must have regard to the following—\nthe type of each affected road, including, for example, whether it is an arterial road;\nthe volume of traffic on each affected road;\nthe capacity of each affected road to accommodate wide vehicles;\nrelevant environmental conditions for each affected road, including, for example, visibility of road users;\nany other matter the Regulator considers appropriate.\nIn this section—\naffected road , for a declaration under section 40 , means a road affected by the declaration.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) In deciding whether to make a declaration under section 40 , the Regulator must have regard to the following— the type of each affected road, including, for example, whether it is an arterial road; the volume of traffic on each affected road; the capacity of each affected road to accommodate wide vehicles; relevant environmental conditions for each affected road, including, for example, visibility of road users; any other matter the Regulator considers appropriate.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) In this section— affected road , for a declaration under section 40 , means a road affected by the declaration.\n- (a) the type of each affected road, including, for example, whether it is an arterial road;\n- (b) the volume of traffic on each affected road;\n- (c) the capacity of each affected road to accommodate wide vehicles;\n- (d) relevant environmental conditions for each affected road, including, for example, visibility of road users;\n- (e) any other matter the Regulator considers appropriate.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Publication of declaration","content":"### sec.43 Publication of declaration\n\nThe Regulator must publish on its website a copy of each declaration made under section 40 .","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Conditions for grant of mass or dimension authority imposed by relevant road manager","content":"# Conditions for grant of mass or dimension authority imposed by relevant road manager","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Imposition of road conditions in relation to a class 2 heavy vehicle","content":"### sec.44 Imposition of road conditions in relation to a class 2 heavy vehicle\n\nThis section applies for the purposes of section 160 (4) of the Law.\nThe kinds of road conditions prescribed for section 160 (1) (b) of the Law and the circumstances in which it is appropriate to impose those conditions are in Schedule 9 .\n(sec.44-ssec.1) This section applies for the purposes of section 160 (4) of the Law.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) The kinds of road conditions prescribed for section 160 (1) (b) of the Law and the circumstances in which it is appropriate to impose those conditions are in Schedule 9 .","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Reviewable decisions","content":"# Reviewable decisions","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reviewable decisions","content":"### sec.45 Reviewable decisions\n\nEach decision mentioned in Schedule 10 is a reviewable decision for Chapter 11 of the Law.\nThe dissatisfied person for a reviewable decision mentioned in Schedule 10 is each person who is adversely affected by the decision.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) Each decision mentioned in Schedule 10 is a reviewable decision for Chapter 11 of the Law.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The dissatisfied person for a reviewable decision mentioned in Schedule 10 is each person who is adversely affected by the decision.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision","content":"# Transitional provision","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Saving of stated map and other matters under section 15","content":"### sec.46 Saving of stated map and other matters under section 15\n\nSubsections (2) to (4) apply to the following—\na stated map applied under unamended section 15(2) in an HML declaration in existence immediately before the commencement;\nthe areas or routes shown on the stated map immediately before the commencement;\na list of areas or routes applied, adopted or incorporated under section 24(1) of Schedule 1 of the Law in an HML declaration in existence immediately before the commencement.\nThe stated map is taken to be a stated map applied under amended section 15(2).\nThe list of areas or routes is taken to be a stated list applied under amended section 15(2).\nThe areas or routes shown on the stated map mentioned in subsection (2) or the stated list mentioned in subsection (3) may only be amended under amended section 15 and section 15A.\nIn this section—\namended section 15 means section 15 as amended by the amendment regulation.\namendment regulation means the Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulation 2015 .\ncommencement means the commencement of the amendment of section 15 under the amendment regulation.\nunamended section 15 means section 15 as it existed immediately before it was amended by the amendment regulation.\ns 46 ins 2015 SL No. 188 s 24\n(sec.46-ssec.1) Subsections (2) to (4) apply to the following— a stated map applied under unamended section 15(2) in an HML declaration in existence immediately before the commencement; the areas or routes shown on the stated map immediately before the commencement; a list of areas or routes applied, adopted or incorporated under section 24(1) of Schedule 1 of the Law in an HML declaration in existence immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) The stated map is taken to be a stated map applied under amended section 15(2).\n(sec.46-ssec.3) The list of areas or routes is taken to be a stated list applied under amended section 15(2).\n(sec.46-ssec.4) The areas or routes shown on the stated map mentioned in subsection (2) or the stated list mentioned in subsection (3) may only be amended under amended section 15 and section 15A.\n(sec.46-ssec.5) In this section— amended section 15 means section 15 as amended by the amendment regulation. amendment regulation means the Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulation 2015 . commencement means the commencement of the amendment of section 15 under the amendment regulation. unamended section 15 means section 15 as it existed immediately before it was amended by the amendment regulation.\n- (a) a stated map applied under unamended section 15(2) in an HML declaration in existence immediately before the commencement;\n- (b) the areas or routes shown on the stated map immediately before the commencement;\n- (c) a list of areas or routes applied, adopted or incorporated under section 24(1) of Schedule 1 of the Law in an HML declaration in existence immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Imposition of general mass limits","content":"# Imposition of general mass limits","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"General mass limits","content":"### sch.1-sec.1 General mass limits\n\nThe mass limits stated in this Schedule apply to a heavy vehicle or a component of a heavy vehicle.\nIf, in relation to a particular vehicle or component, this Schedule provides for 2 or more mass limits imposing different mass limits that apply in the same circumstances, the lower or lowest mass limit applies and the other mass limit or mass limits must be disregarded.\n(sch.1-sec.1-ssec.1) The mass limits stated in this Schedule apply to a heavy vehicle or a component of a heavy vehicle.\n(sch.1-sec.1-ssec.2) If, in relation to a particular vehicle or component, this Schedule provides for 2 or more mass limits imposing different mass limits that apply in the same circumstances, the lower or lowest mass limit applies and the other mass limit or mass limits must be disregarded.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mass limits for a single vehicle or combination","content":"### sch.1-sec.2 Mass limits for a single vehicle or combination\n\nThe mass of a single vehicle or combination must not be more than the lower of the following masses—\nthe mass that is the lower or lowest of the following—\nfor a complying bus without a trailer—\nif the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or\nif the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or\nif the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t;\nfor a complying bus with a trailer, the sum of—\nthe mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and\nthe mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ;\nfor a bus that is an ultra-low floor bus with no axle groups and only 2 single axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t;\nfor an eligible 2-axle bus—18t;\nfor an eligible 3-axle bus—22t;\nfor a complying steer axle vehicle that is neither a B-double nor a road train—43t;\nfor a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) that is not a B-double—43.5t;\nfor a Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle) that is not a B-double—43t;\nfor a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) that is a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—47t;\nfor a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—46.5t;\nfor a vehicle that is not mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) and that is neither a B-double nor a road train—42.5t;\nthe mass that is the sum of the mass limits stated in Table 1 of Part 2 in relation to each of the axle groups and single axles of the single vehicle or combination.\nA vehicle is not within the amount of the mass stated in subsection (1) (b) if any single axle or axle group fitted to the vehicle has a mass in excess of the mass limits applying to the single axle or axle group.\nThe purpose of subsection (2) is to ensure that a vehicle cannot be brought within the mass stated in subsection (1) (b) by off-setting an under limit mass on an axle group or single axle against an over limit mass on another axle group or single axle.\nIn a combination, the mass of a dog trailer or pig trailer must not be more than the mass of the towing vehicle.\nIn a combination, the mass on the axle group or single axle of a tag trailer must not be more than the sum of the mass on all of the axles of the towing vehicle.\nIn this section—\nover limit mass means the amount by which the mass on an axle group or single axle of a vehicle is more than the mass stated in relation to the axle group or single axle in Table 1 of Part 2 .\nsingle vehicle means a heavy motor vehicle that is not towing another vehicle.\nunder limit mass means the amount by which the mass on an axle group or single axle of a vehicle is less than the mass stated for the axle group or single axle in Table 1 of Part 2 .\nsch 1 s 2 amd 2014 SL No. 9 s 4 ; 2015 SL No. 188 s 25 (1) ; 2018 SL No. 89 s 14 ; 2019 SL No. 238 s 6 ; 2024 SL No. 201 s 7\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.1) The mass of a single vehicle or combination must not be more than the lower of the following masses— the mass that is the lower or lowest of the following— for a complying bus without a trailer— if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t; for a complying bus with a trailer, the sum of— the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ; for a bus that is an ultra-low floor bus with no axle groups and only 2 single axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; for an eligible 2-axle bus—18t; for an eligible 3-axle bus—22t; for a complying steer axle vehicle that is neither a B-double nor a road train—43t; for a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) that is not a B-double—43.5t; for a Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle) that is not a B-double—43t; for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) that is a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—47t; for a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—46.5t; for a vehicle that is not mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) and that is neither a B-double nor a road train—42.5t; the mass that is the sum of the mass limits stated in Table 1 of Part 2 in relation to each of the axle groups and single axles of the single vehicle or combination.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.2) A vehicle is not within the amount of the mass stated in subsection (1) (b) if any single axle or axle group fitted to the vehicle has a mass in excess of the mass limits applying to the single axle or axle group.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.3) The purpose of subsection (2) is to ensure that a vehicle cannot be brought within the mass stated in subsection (1) (b) by off-setting an under limit mass on an axle group or single axle against an over limit mass on another axle group or single axle.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.4) In a combination, the mass of a dog trailer or pig trailer must not be more than the mass of the towing vehicle.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.4A) In a combination, the mass on the axle group or single axle of a tag trailer must not be more than the sum of the mass on all of the axles of the towing vehicle.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.5) In this section— over limit mass means the amount by which the mass on an axle group or single axle of a vehicle is more than the mass stated in relation to the axle group or single axle in Table 1 of Part 2 . single vehicle means a heavy motor vehicle that is not towing another vehicle. under limit mass means the amount by which the mass on an axle group or single axle of a vehicle is less than the mass stated for the axle group or single axle in Table 1 of Part 2 .\n- (a) the mass that is the lower or lowest of the following— (i) for a complying bus without a trailer— (A) if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or (B) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or (C) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t; (ii) for a complying bus with a trailer, the sum of— (A) the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and (B) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ; (iii) for a bus that is an ultra-low floor bus with no axle groups and only 2 single axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; (iiia) for an eligible 2-axle bus—18t; (iiib) for an eligible 3-axle bus—22t; (iv) for a complying steer axle vehicle that is neither a B-double nor a road train—43t; (iva) for a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) that is not a B-double—43.5t; (ivb) for a Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle) that is not a B-double—43t; (ivc) for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) that is a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—47t; (v) for a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—46.5t; (vi) for a vehicle that is not mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) and that is neither a B-double nor a road train—42.5t;\n- (i) for a complying bus without a trailer— (A) if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or (B) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or (C) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t;\n- (A) if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or\n- (B) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or\n- (C) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t;\n- (ii) for a complying bus with a trailer, the sum of— (A) the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and (B) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ;\n- (A) the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and\n- (B) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ;\n- (iii) for a bus that is an ultra-low floor bus with no axle groups and only 2 single axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t;\n- (iiia) for an eligible 2-axle bus—18t;\n- (iiib) for an eligible 3-axle bus—22t;\n- (iv) for a complying steer axle vehicle that is neither a B-double nor a road train—43t;\n- (iva) for a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) that is not a B-double—43.5t;\n- (ivb) for a Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle) that is not a B-double—43t;\n- (ivc) for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) that is a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—47t;\n- (v) for a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—46.5t;\n- (vi) for a vehicle that is not mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) and that is neither a B-double nor a road train—42.5t;\n- (b) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits stated in Table 1 of Part 2 in relation to each of the axle groups and single axles of the single vehicle or combination.\n- (i) for a complying bus without a trailer— (A) if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or (B) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or (C) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t;\n- (A) if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or\n- (B) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or\n- (C) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t;\n- (ii) for a complying bus with a trailer, the sum of— (A) the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and (B) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ;\n- (A) the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and\n- (B) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ;\n- (iii) for a bus that is an ultra-low floor bus with no axle groups and only 2 single axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t;\n- (iiia) for an eligible 2-axle bus—18t;\n- (iiib) for an eligible 3-axle bus—22t;\n- (iv) for a complying steer axle vehicle that is neither a B-double nor a road train—43t;\n- (iva) for a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) that is not a B-double—43.5t;\n- (ivb) for a Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle) that is not a B-double—43t;\n- (ivc) for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) that is a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—47t;\n- (v) for a prime mover with a twinsteer axle group towing a tri-axle semitrailer—46.5t;\n- (vi) for a vehicle that is not mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) and that is neither a B-double nor a road train—42.5t;\n- (A) if the bus has only 2 axles but is not an eligible 2-axle bus—16t; or\n- (B) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on 1 axle and dual tyres on the other axle but is not an eligible 3-axle bus—20t; or\n- (C) if the bus has a rear tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres on all axles—22.5t;\n- (A) the mass limits for the bus mentioned in subparagraph (i) ; and\n- (B) the mass that is the sum of the mass limits applying to the trailer’s axle groups and single axles under Table 1 of Part 2 ;","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mass limits for a vehicle with a particular axle space less than 2.5m","content":"### sch.1-sec.3 Mass limits for a vehicle with a particular axle space less than 2.5m\n\nIf the distance between any 2 axles on a heavy vehicle that are not part of the same axle group is less than 2.5m, the mass of the heavy vehicle must not be more than 15t.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mass limits for a single axle or axle group","content":"### sch.1-sec.4 Mass limits for a single axle or axle group\n\nThe mass on a single axle or axle group must not be more than the mass limit stated in relation to the single axle or axle group in Table 1 of Part 2 .","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mass limits relating to axle spacing generally","content":"### sch.1-sec.5 Mass limits relating to axle spacing generally\n\nThe mass of a heavy vehicle, other than a road train or a B-double, relating to an axle spacing of the vehicle must not be more than—\nfor a complying steer axle vehicle, or Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle), for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 0.5t; or\nfor a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) for which the twinsteer axle group is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 0.5t; or\nfor a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 1.0t; or\notherwise—the table 2 limit.\nThe mass of a B-double relating to an axle spacing of the B-double must not be more than—\nfor a complying steer axle vehicle, or Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle), for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by 0.5t; or\nfor a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) for which the twinsteer axle group is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by 0.5t; or\nfor a B-double that is a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by1.0t; or\notherwise—the table 3 limit.\nThe mass of a road train relating to an axle spacing of the road train must not be more than the table 4 limit.\nEach of the following is an axle spacing of a heavy vehicle—\nthe distance from the centre-line of a single axle to the centre-line of another single axle;\nthe distance from the centre-line of a single axle to the centre-line of the furthest axle in any axle group;\nthe greatest distance between the centre-lines of axles in any 2 axle groups.\nThe mass limits imposed by subsections (1) to (3) apply to the sum of the mass on each axle group or single axle within the heavy vehicle’s axle spacing.\nThe axle groups or single axles that are within an axle spacing of a heavy vehicle are the end axles and every axle group or single axle between the end axles.\nIn the examples under subsection (4) , for the longest axle space, the mass limits imposed by subsections (1) to (3) apply to the sum of the mass on each of the axle groups or single axles made up of the 6 axles shown as included within the spacing.\nIn this section—\nend axles , in relation to an axle spacing, are the axle groups or single axles on each end of the axle spacing.\ntable 2 limit , in relation to an axle spacing, means the mass limit stated in Table 2 of Part 2 in relation to the axle spacing.\ntable 3 limit , in relation to an axle spacing, means the mass limit stated in Table 3 of Part 2 in relation to the axle spacing.\ntable 4 limit , in relation to an axle spacing, means the mass limit stated in Table 4 of Part 2 in relation to the axle spacing.\nsch 1 s 5 amd 2015 SL No. 188 s 25 (2) ; 2024 SL No. 201 s 8\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.1) The mass of a heavy vehicle, other than a road train or a B-double, relating to an axle spacing of the vehicle must not be more than— for a complying steer axle vehicle, or Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle), for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 0.5t; or for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) for which the twinsteer axle group is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 0.5t; or for a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 1.0t; or otherwise—the table 2 limit.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.2) The mass of a B-double relating to an axle spacing of the B-double must not be more than— for a complying steer axle vehicle, or Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle), for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by 0.5t; or for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) for which the twinsteer axle group is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by 0.5t; or for a B-double that is a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by1.0t; or otherwise—the table 3 limit.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.3) The mass of a road train relating to an axle spacing of the road train must not be more than the table 4 limit.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.4) Each of the following is an axle spacing of a heavy vehicle— the distance from the centre-line of a single axle to the centre-line of another single axle; the distance from the centre-line of a single axle to the centre-line of the furthest axle in any axle group; the greatest distance between the centre-lines of axles in any 2 axle groups.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.5) The mass limits imposed by subsections (1) to (3) apply to the sum of the mass on each axle group or single axle within the heavy vehicle’s axle spacing.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.6) The axle groups or single axles that are within an axle spacing of a heavy vehicle are the end axles and every axle group or single axle between the end axles. In the examples under subsection (4) , for the longest axle space, the mass limits imposed by subsections (1) to (3) apply to the sum of the mass on each of the axle groups or single axles made up of the 6 axles shown as included within the spacing.\n(sch.1-sec.5-ssec.7) In this section— end axles , in relation to an axle spacing, are the axle groups or single axles on each end of the axle spacing. table 2 limit , in relation to an axle spacing, means the mass limit stated in Table 2 of Part 2 in relation to the axle spacing. table 3 limit , in relation to an axle spacing, means the mass limit stated in Table 3 of Part 2 in relation to the axle spacing. table 4 limit , in relation to an axle spacing, means the mass limit stated in Table 4 of Part 2 in relation to the axle spacing.\n- (a) for a complying steer axle vehicle, or Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle), for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 0.5t; or\n- (b) for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) for which the twinsteer axle group is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 0.5t; or\n- (c) for a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 2 limit increased by 1.0t; or\n- (d) otherwise—the table 2 limit.\n- (a) for a complying steer axle vehicle, or Euro VI vehicle (single steer axle), for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by 0.5t; or\n- (b) for a Euro VI vehicle (twinsteer) for which the twinsteer axle group is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by 0.5t; or\n- (c) for a B-double that is a Euro VI vehicle (complying steer axle) for which the steer axle is used to calculate the axle spacing—the table 3 limit increased by1.0t; or\n- (d) otherwise—the table 3 limit.\n- (a) the distance from the centre-line of a single axle to the centre-line of another single axle;\n- (b) the distance from the centre-line of a single axle to the centre-line of the furthest axle in any axle group;\n- (c) the greatest distance between the centre-lines of axles in any 2 axle groups.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Axle Tables","content":"# Axle Tables","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of rear overhang and rear overhang line","content":"### sch.6-sec.1 Meaning of rear overhang and rear overhang line\n\nThis section defines rear overhang and rear overhang line for this Regulation.\nThe rear overhang of a vehicle is the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the rear overhang line of the vehicle.\nFor a vehicle with an axle group at the rear comprising only 1 axle, the rear overhang line is a line running along the centre-line of the axle.\nFor a vehicle with an axle group at the rear comprising 2 axles, 1 of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other, the rear overhang line is a line running parallel to the axles that is—\ncloser to the axle carrying the greater number of tyres than it is to the other axle; and\nlocated at one-third of the distance between the 2 axles.\nFor a vehicle with an axle group at the rear that is not an axle group mentioned in subsection (3) or (4) , the rear overhang line is a line running parallel to the axles down the centre of the axle group.\nFor the purposes of applying subsection (3) , (4) or (5) to a vehicle, if an axle group includes at least 1 steerable axle, that axle is to be disregarded unless—\nthe group comprises only 1 axle and that axle is a steerable axle; or\nall the axles in the group are steerable axles.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.1) This section defines rear overhang and rear overhang line for this Regulation.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.2) The rear overhang of a vehicle is the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the rear overhang line of the vehicle.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.3) For a vehicle with an axle group at the rear comprising only 1 axle, the rear overhang line is a line running along the centre-line of the axle.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.4) For a vehicle with an axle group at the rear comprising 2 axles, 1 of which is fitted with twice the number of tyres as the other, the rear overhang line is a line running parallel to the axles that is— closer to the axle carrying the greater number of tyres than it is to the other axle; and located at one-third of the distance between the 2 axles.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.5) For a vehicle with an axle group at the rear that is not an axle group mentioned in subsection (3) or (4) , the rear overhang line is a line running parallel to the axles down the centre of the axle group.\n(sch.6-sec.1-ssec.6) For the purposes of applying subsection (3) , (4) or (5) to a vehicle, if an axle group includes at least 1 steerable axle, that axle is to be disregarded unless— the group comprises only 1 axle and that axle is a steerable axle; or all the axles in the group are steerable axles.\n- (a) closer to the axle carrying the greater number of tyres than it is to the other axle; and\n- (b) located at one-third of the distance between the 2 axles.\n- (a) the group comprises only 1 axle and that axle is a steerable axle; or\n- (b) all the axles in the group are steerable axles.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"The load is part of a vehicle’s dimensions","content":"### sch.6-sec.2 The load is part of a vehicle’s dimensions\n\nIn this Schedule, a reference to a vehicle is taken to include a reference to the vehicle together with its load, unless otherwise stated.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Heavy vehicles","content":"# Heavy vehicles","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—combination or single vehicle","content":"### sch.6-sec.3 Length—combination or single vehicle\n\nA heavy vehicle consisting of a combination or single vehicle must not be longer than—\nfor a combination other than a B-double, road train or a combination with 2 decks for carrying vehicles—19m; or\nfor a B-double—25m; or\nfor a road train—53.5m; or\nfor a combination, other than a road train, designed to carry vehicles on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks—25m; or\nfor an articulated bus—18m; or\nfor a bus other than an articulated bus—14.5m; or\nfor another single vehicle—12.5m.\nHowever, a B-double may be up to 26m long if—\nthe distance from the front articulation point of the most forward semitrailer to the rear of the B-double is not more than 20.6m; and\nthe prime mover in the B-double—\nis fitted with a front underrun protective device complying with regulation 93 made under the UNECE Agreement or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection; and\nfor a prime mover manufactured after 31 December 2005—is fitted with a cab complying with regulation 29 made under the UNECE Agreement; and\nother than for a deck permitted under subsection (3A) , does not have an area carrying, or built to carry, goods.\nA prime mover in a B-double carrying, or designed to carry, vehicles may have a deck fitted over the top of the prime mover that is carrying, or built to carry, a vehicle.\nIn this section—\nsingle vehicle means a heavy motor vehicle that is not towing another vehicle.\nUNECE Agreement means the ‘Agreement concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions’ done at Geneva on 20 March 1958, as amended from time to time.\nThe agreement and the regulations made under it are available on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s website at <www.unece.org>.\nsch 6 s 3 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 18\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.1) A heavy vehicle consisting of a combination or single vehicle must not be longer than— for a combination other than a B-double, road train or a combination with 2 decks for carrying vehicles—19m; or for a B-double—25m; or for a road train—53.5m; or for a combination, other than a road train, designed to carry vehicles on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks—25m; or for an articulated bus—18m; or for a bus other than an articulated bus—14.5m; or for another single vehicle—12.5m.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.3) However, a B-double may be up to 26m long if— the distance from the front articulation point of the most forward semitrailer to the rear of the B-double is not more than 20.6m; and the prime mover in the B-double— is fitted with a front underrun protective device complying with regulation 93 made under the UNECE Agreement or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection; and for a prime mover manufactured after 31 December 2005—is fitted with a cab complying with regulation 29 made under the UNECE Agreement; and other than for a deck permitted under subsection (3A) , does not have an area carrying, or built to carry, goods.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.3A) A prime mover in a B-double carrying, or designed to carry, vehicles may have a deck fitted over the top of the prime mover that is carrying, or built to carry, a vehicle.\n(sch.6-sec.3-ssec.4) In this section— single vehicle means a heavy motor vehicle that is not towing another vehicle. UNECE Agreement means the ‘Agreement concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions’ done at Geneva on 20 March 1958, as amended from time to time. The agreement and the regulations made under it are available on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s website at <www.unece.org>.\n- (a) for a combination other than a B-double, road train or a combination with 2 decks for carrying vehicles—19m; or\n- (b) for a B-double—25m; or\n- (c) for a road train—53.5m; or\n- (d) for a combination, other than a road train, designed to carry vehicles on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks—25m; or\n- (e) for an articulated bus—18m; or\n- (f) for a bus other than an articulated bus—14.5m; or\n- (g) for another single vehicle—12.5m.\n- (a) the distance from the front articulation point of the most forward semitrailer to the rear of the B-double is not more than 20.6m; and\n- (b) the prime mover in the B-double— (i) is fitted with a front underrun protective device complying with regulation 93 made under the UNECE Agreement or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection; and (ii) for a prime mover manufactured after 31 December 2005—is fitted with a cab complying with regulation 29 made under the UNECE Agreement; and (iii) other than for a deck permitted under subsection (3A) , does not have an area carrying, or built to carry, goods.\n- (i) is fitted with a front underrun protective device complying with regulation 93 made under the UNECE Agreement or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection; and\n- (ii) for a prime mover manufactured after 31 December 2005—is fitted with a cab complying with regulation 29 made under the UNECE Agreement; and\n- (iii) other than for a deck permitted under subsection (3A) , does not have an area carrying, or built to carry, goods.\n- (i) is fitted with a front underrun protective device complying with regulation 93 made under the UNECE Agreement or ADR 84–Front Underrun Impact Protection; and\n- (ii) for a prime mover manufactured after 31 December 2005—is fitted with a cab complying with regulation 29 made under the UNECE Agreement; and\n- (iii) other than for a deck permitted under subsection (3A) , does not have an area carrying, or built to carry, goods.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—trailers","content":"### sch.6-sec.4 Length—trailers\n\nThis section applies to a trailer that is, or forms part of, a heavy vehicle.\nOn a semitrailer, dog trailer or tag trailer—\nthe distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line must not be more than 9.5m; and\nthe distance from the front articulation point to the rear of the trailer must not be more than 12.3m.\nThe part of a semitrailer or tag trailer, or anything attached to a semitrailer or tag trailer, in front of the trailer’s front articulation point, other than another vehicle, must not protrude beyond the prescribed limit.\nFor the purposes of subsection (3) , prescribed limit is an imaginary line created by drawing a semicircle of 1.9m radius from the centre of, and forward of, the front articulation point.\nA semitrailer with more than 1 front articulation point must comply with subsections (2) and (3) when measured at one of the points.\nA trailer built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks must not have more than 12.5m of its length available to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep.\nIn a B-double built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep, the 2 semitrailers must not have more than 18.8m of their combined length available to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep.\nFor subsections (6) and (7) , the length available for the carriage of cattle, horses, pigs or sheep on a trailer is measured from the inside of the front wall or door of the trailer to the inside of the rear wall or door of the trailer, with any intervening partitions disregarded.\nDespite subsection (2) (b) , the distance from the front articulation point to the rear of a semitrailer may be up to 13.6m if the trailer—\nis designed and constructed for the positive control of temperature through the use of refrigerated equipment; and\nhas a distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line of not more than 9.9m; and\ndoes not operate in a B-double or road train combination; and\notherwise complies dimensionally.\nDespite subsection (2) (b) , the distance from the front articulation point to the rear of the semitrailer may be up to 13.2m if the trailer—\nhas a distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line of not more than 9.5m; and\ndoes not operate in a B-double or road train combination; and\notherwise complies dimensionally.\nsch 6 s 4 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 19\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.1) This section applies to a trailer that is, or forms part of, a heavy vehicle.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.2) On a semitrailer, dog trailer or tag trailer— the distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line must not be more than 9.5m; and the distance from the front articulation point to the rear of the trailer must not be more than 12.3m.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.3) The part of a semitrailer or tag trailer, or anything attached to a semitrailer or tag trailer, in front of the trailer’s front articulation point, other than another vehicle, must not protrude beyond the prescribed limit.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.4) For the purposes of subsection (3) , prescribed limit is an imaginary line created by drawing a semicircle of 1.9m radius from the centre of, and forward of, the front articulation point.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.5) A semitrailer with more than 1 front articulation point must comply with subsections (2) and (3) when measured at one of the points.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.6) A trailer built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep on 2 or more partly or completely overlapping decks must not have more than 12.5m of its length available to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.7) In a B-double built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep, the 2 semitrailers must not have more than 18.8m of their combined length available to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.8) For subsections (6) and (7) , the length available for the carriage of cattle, horses, pigs or sheep on a trailer is measured from the inside of the front wall or door of the trailer to the inside of the rear wall or door of the trailer, with any intervening partitions disregarded.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.9) Despite subsection (2) (b) , the distance from the front articulation point to the rear of a semitrailer may be up to 13.6m if the trailer— is designed and constructed for the positive control of temperature through the use of refrigerated equipment; and has a distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line of not more than 9.9m; and does not operate in a B-double or road train combination; and otherwise complies dimensionally.\n(sch.6-sec.4-ssec.10) Despite subsection (2) (b) , the distance from the front articulation point to the rear of the semitrailer may be up to 13.2m if the trailer— has a distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line of not more than 9.5m; and does not operate in a B-double or road train combination; and otherwise complies dimensionally.\n- (a) the distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line must not be more than 9.5m; and\n- (b) the distance from the front articulation point to the rear of the trailer must not be more than 12.3m.\n- (a) is designed and constructed for the positive control of temperature through the use of refrigerated equipment; and\n- (b) has a distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line of not more than 9.9m; and\n- (c) does not operate in a B-double or road train combination; and\n- (d) otherwise complies dimensionally.\n- (a) has a distance from the front articulation point to the rear overhang line of not more than 9.5m; and\n- (b) does not operate in a B-double or road train combination; and\n- (c) otherwise complies dimensionally.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—rear overhang","content":"### sch.6-sec.5 Length—rear overhang\n\nThe rear overhang of a heavy vehicle must not be more than the lesser of 3.7m and—\nfor a combination that includes a semitrailer, dog trailer or tag trailer—60% of the distance between the trailer’s front articulation point and its rear overhang line; or\nfor a combination that includes another trailer—the distance between the front of the trailer’s body or load carrying area and its rear overhang line; or\nfor another vehicle—60% of the distance between the centre-line of the front axle and the rear overhang line.\nA semitrailer or tag trailer with more than 1 front articulation point must comply with subsection (1) (a) when measured at the same point that is used for measurement for compliance under section 4 (4) .\nDespite subsection (1) , if a vehicle built to carry vehicles (the primary vehicle ) has at least 2 decks and a vehicle it is carrying overhangs its rear, the rear overhang of the primary vehicle must not be more than 4.9m.\nsch 6 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 20\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.1) The rear overhang of a heavy vehicle must not be more than the lesser of 3.7m and— for a combination that includes a semitrailer, dog trailer or tag trailer—60% of the distance between the trailer’s front articulation point and its rear overhang line; or for a combination that includes another trailer—the distance between the front of the trailer’s body or load carrying area and its rear overhang line; or for another vehicle—60% of the distance between the centre-line of the front axle and the rear overhang line.\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.2) A semitrailer or tag trailer with more than 1 front articulation point must comply with subsection (1) (a) when measured at the same point that is used for measurement for compliance under section 4 (4) .\n(sch.6-sec.5-ssec.3) Despite subsection (1) , if a vehicle built to carry vehicles (the primary vehicle ) has at least 2 decks and a vehicle it is carrying overhangs its rear, the rear overhang of the primary vehicle must not be more than 4.9m.\n- (a) for a combination that includes a semitrailer, dog trailer or tag trailer—60% of the distance between the trailer’s front articulation point and its rear overhang line; or\n- (b) for a combination that includes another trailer—the distance between the front of the trailer’s body or load carrying area and its rear overhang line; or\n- (c) for another vehicle—60% of the distance between the centre-line of the front axle and the rear overhang line.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—trailer drawbars","content":"### sch.6-sec.6 Length—trailer drawbars\n\nThis section applies to a trailer that is, or forms part of, a heavy vehicle.\nOn a dog trailer, the distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar and the centre of the front axle group—\nmust not be more than 5m; and\nif the trailer is used in a road train that is longer than 19m—must not be less than 3m.\nOn a trailer, other than a semitrailer or tag trailer, with only 1 axle group, the distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar and the centre of the axle group must not be more than 8.5m.\nsch 6 s 6 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 21\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.1) This section applies to a trailer that is, or forms part of, a heavy vehicle.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.2) On a dog trailer, the distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar and the centre of the front axle group— must not be more than 5m; and if the trailer is used in a road train that is longer than 19m—must not be less than 3m.\n(sch.6-sec.6-ssec.3) On a trailer, other than a semitrailer or tag trailer, with only 1 axle group, the distance between the coupling pivot point on the drawbar and the centre of the axle group must not be more than 8.5m.\n- (a) must not be more than 5m; and\n- (b) if the trailer is used in a road train that is longer than 19m—must not be less than 3m.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.6A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—front blind spot mirror disregarded","content":"### sch.6-sec.6A Length—front blind spot mirror disregarded\n\nFor this Regulation, a front blind spot mirror, fitted to a heavy vehicle in accordance with section 13A of Schedule 2 to the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation , is to be disregarded for the purpose of measuring the length of the heavy vehicle unless the mirror projects more than 150mm beyond the overall length of the heavy vehicle.\nsch 6 s 6A ins 2020 SL No. 19 s 4\namd 2021 SL No. 9 s 4","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.6B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—indirect vision devices disregarded","content":"### sch.6-sec.6B Length—indirect vision devices disregarded\n\nFor this Regulation, an indirect vision device fitted to a heavy vehicle is to be disregarded for the purposes of measuring the length of the heavy vehicle under section 3 or 4 —\nif the device is fitted to the heavy vehicle under section 13C (a) of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation ; or\nfor a device fitted to the heavy vehicle under section 13C (b) of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation —unless the device projects more than 150mm beyond the overall length of the heavy vehicle.\nsch 6 s 6B ins 2021 SL No. 9 s 5\n- (a) if the device is fitted to the heavy vehicle under section 13C (a) of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation ; or\n- (b) for a device fitted to the heavy vehicle under section 13C (b) of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation —unless the device projects more than 150mm beyond the overall length of the heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.6C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Length—front end devices disregarded","content":"### sch.6-sec.6C Length—front end devices disregarded\n\nFor this Regulation, each of the following devices is to be disregarded for the purposes of measuring the length of a heavy vehicle if the device is fitted to the front end of the heavy vehicle—\na prescribed device for indirect vision;\na cross-view mirror, or any other device enabling the driver of the heavy vehicle to see objects in an area adjacent to the heavy vehicle, if the device does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle;\na monitoring device that—\nis fitted as part of an automated driving system or a close-proximity information system; and\ndoes not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle.\nIn this section—\nautomated driving system , close-proximity information system , cross-view mirror and prescribed device for indirect vision have the same meanings as in section 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\nfront end means front end within the meaning of the ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).\nsch 6 s 6C ins 2024 SL No. 36 s 5 (1)\n(sch.6-sec.6C-ssec.1) For this Regulation, each of the following devices is to be disregarded for the purposes of measuring the length of a heavy vehicle if the device is fitted to the front end of the heavy vehicle— a prescribed device for indirect vision; a cross-view mirror, or any other device enabling the driver of the heavy vehicle to see objects in an area adjacent to the heavy vehicle, if the device does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle; a monitoring device that— is fitted as part of an automated driving system or a close-proximity information system; and does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle.\n(sch.6-sec.6C-ssec.2) In this section— automated driving system , close-proximity information system , cross-view mirror and prescribed device for indirect vision have the same meanings as in section 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation . front end means front end within the meaning of the ADR (Definitions and Vehicle Categories).\n- (a) a prescribed device for indirect vision;\n- (b) a cross-view mirror, or any other device enabling the driver of the heavy vehicle to see objects in an area adjacent to the heavy vehicle, if the device does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle;\n- (c) a monitoring device that— (i) is fitted as part of an automated driving system or a close-proximity information system; and (ii) does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle.\n- (i) is fitted as part of an automated driving system or a close-proximity information system; and\n- (ii) does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle.\n- (i) is fitted as part of an automated driving system or a close-proximity information system; and\n- (ii) does not protrude more than 250mm from the front end of the heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Width","content":"### sch.6-sec.7 Width\n\nA heavy vehicle must not be wider than 2.5m, unless it is—\na safer freight vehicle; or\na combination that includes a safer freight vehicle, together with its load, that is the only component vehicle wider than 2.5m.\nFor this Regulation, the width of a heavy vehicle must be measured in accordance with section 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\nsch 6 s 7 amd 2015 SL No. 188 s 28\nsub 2017 SL No. 113 s 18\namd 2018 SL No. 89 s 22 ; 2024 SL No. 36 s 5 (2)\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.1) A heavy vehicle must not be wider than 2.5m, unless it is— a safer freight vehicle; or a combination that includes a safer freight vehicle, together with its load, that is the only component vehicle wider than 2.5m.\n(sch.6-sec.7-ssec.2) For this Regulation, the width of a heavy vehicle must be measured in accordance with section 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\n- (a) a safer freight vehicle; or\n- (b) a combination that includes a safer freight vehicle, together with its load, that is the only component vehicle wider than 2.5m.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Height","content":"### sch.6-sec.8 Height\n\nA heavy vehicle must not be higher than—\nfor a vehicle built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep—4.6m; or\nfor a vehicle built with at least 2 decks for carrying vehicles—4.6m; or\nAn example is included under section 12 (2) .\nfor a specified semitrailer—4.6m; or\nfor a double-decker bus—4.4m; or\nfor another vehicle—4.3m.\nIn this section—\nspecified semitrailer has the same meaning as it has in section 153A (2) of the Law.\nsch 6 s 8 amd 2020 SL No. 19 s 5\n(sch.6-sec.8-ssec.1) A heavy vehicle must not be higher than— for a vehicle built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep—4.6m; or for a vehicle built with at least 2 decks for carrying vehicles—4.6m; or An example is included under section 12 (2) . for a specified semitrailer—4.6m; or for a double-decker bus—4.4m; or for another vehicle—4.3m.\n(sch.6-sec.8-ssec.2) In this section— specified semitrailer has the same meaning as it has in section 153A (2) of the Law.\n- (a) for a vehicle built to carry cattle, horses, pigs or sheep—4.6m; or\n- (b) for a vehicle built with at least 2 decks for carrying vehicles—4.6m; or Note— An example is included under section 12 (2) .\n- (ba) for a specified semitrailer—4.6m; or\n- (c) for a double-decker bus—4.4m; or\n- (d) for another vehicle—4.3m.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ground clearance","content":"### sch.6-sec.9 Ground clearance\n\nA heavy vehicle must have a ground clearance of at least—\nat a point within 1m of an axle—100mm; and\nat the midpoint between adjacent axles—one-thirtieth of the distance between the centre-line of each axle; and\nat any other point—the distance that allows the vehicle to pass over a peak in the road if the gradient on either side of the peak is 1:15.\nIn this section—\nground clearance , of a vehicle, means the minimum distance between the ground and the vehicle’s underside, other than its tyres, wheels, wheel hubs, brake backing plates, flexible mudguards and mudflaps.\n(sch.6-sec.9-ssec.1) A heavy vehicle must have a ground clearance of at least— at a point within 1m of an axle—100mm; and at the midpoint between adjacent axles—one-thirtieth of the distance between the centre-line of each axle; and at any other point—the distance that allows the vehicle to pass over a peak in the road if the gradient on either side of the peak is 1:15.\n(sch.6-sec.9-ssec.2) In this section— ground clearance , of a vehicle, means the minimum distance between the ground and the vehicle’s underside, other than its tyres, wheels, wheel hubs, brake backing plates, flexible mudguards and mudflaps.\n- (a) at a point within 1m of an axle—100mm; and\n- (b) at the midpoint between adjacent axles—one-thirtieth of the distance between the centre-line of each axle; and\n- (c) at any other point—the distance that allows the vehicle to pass over a peak in the road if the gradient on either side of the peak is 1:15.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Axle configuration of B-doubles","content":"### sch.6-sec.10 Axle configuration of B-doubles\n\nThe axle groups in a heavy combination that is a B-double with 2 tri-axle groups must be positioned so that the following formulae are complied with—\nwhere—\nX means the distance in metres (measured to the nearest tenth of a metre) between the centre-lines of the last axle of the B-double’s prime mover and the first axle of its first semitrailer.\nY means the distance in metres (measured to the nearest tenth of a metre) between the centre-lines of the last axle of the B-double’s first semitrailer and the first axle of its second semitrailer.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Size and projection of loads","content":"# Size and projection of loads","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for pt 3","content":"### sch.6-sec.11 Definition for pt 3\n\nIn this Part—\nload includes equipment and the pole of a pole-type trailer or jinker.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"In relation to rear of load","content":"### sch.6-sec.12 In relation to rear of load\n\nThe distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a vehicle and the rear of any load it is carrying must not exceed the rear overhang that the vehicle is permitted under section 5 .\nDespite subsection (1) , the distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a trailer carrying vehicles on more than one deck and the rear of the rearmost vehicle on the trailer must not exceed 4.9m.\nThe combined dimensions of a vehicle and its load must still meet the requirements of section 13 even if the load projects from the vehicle in any direction.\n(sch.6-sec.12-ssec.1) The distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a vehicle and the rear of any load it is carrying must not exceed the rear overhang that the vehicle is permitted under section 5 .\n(sch.6-sec.12-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) , the distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a trailer carrying vehicles on more than one deck and the rear of the rearmost vehicle on the trailer must not exceed 4.9m. The combined dimensions of a vehicle and its load must still meet the requirements of section 13 even if the load projects from the vehicle in any direction.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sch.6-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Front and side projection of load","content":"### sch.6-sec.13 Front and side projection of load\n\nA load on a heavy vehicle must not project—\nfor a heavy vehicle consisting of only a motor vehicle—\nmore than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or\nmore than 150mm past the outer extremity of the motor vehicle on either side; or\nfor a heavy vehicle consisting of a motor vehicle and 1 or more trailers—\nmore than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or\nmore than 150mm past the outer extremity on either the motor vehicle or the trailers on either side.\nThe combined dimensions of a vehicle and its load must still meet the requirements of this section even if the load projects from the vehicle in any direction.\nThe example under section 12 (1) shows the front projection limit.\n- (a) for a heavy vehicle consisting of only a motor vehicle— (i) more than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or (ii) more than 150mm past the outer extremity of the motor vehicle on either side; or\n- (i) more than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or\n- (ii) more than 150mm past the outer extremity of the motor vehicle on either side; or\n- (b) for a heavy vehicle consisting of a motor vehicle and 1 or more trailers— (i) more than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or (ii) more than 150mm past the outer extremity on either the motor vehicle or the trailers on either side.\n- (i) more than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or\n- (ii) more than 150mm past the outer extremity on either the motor vehicle or the trailers on either side.\n- (i) more than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or\n- (ii) more than 150mm past the outer extremity of the motor vehicle on either side; or\n- (i) more than 1.2m in front of the motor vehicle’s headlights; or\n- (ii) more than 150mm past the outer extremity on either the motor vehicle or the trailers on either side.\n- 1 The combined dimensions of a vehicle and its load must still meet the requirements of this section even if the load projects from the vehicle in any direction.\n- 2 The example under section 12 (1) shows the front projection limit.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exemptions granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice","content":"# Exemptions granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"General conditions","content":"## General conditions","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Smallest practicable size of unloaded vehicle","content":"### sch.8-sec.1 Smallest practicable size of unloaded vehicle\n\nA class 1 heavy vehicle that is not carrying goods must be kept at its smallest practicable dimensions, with any booms fully retracted.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warning signs and flags","content":"### sch.8-sec.2 Warning signs and flags\n\nA class 1 heavy vehicle that, together with its load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 25m must have—\na warning sign attached to the front of the vehicle; and\na warning sign attached to the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, to the rear of the load; and\n4 brightly coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow flags, each at least 450mm by 450mm, fixed as follows—\na flag must be attached at each side of the front of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the front of the vehicle, at each side of the front of the load;\na flag must be fixed at each side of the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, at each side of the rear of the load; and\nif a load projects beyond a side of the vehicle—2 brightly coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow flags, each at least 450mm by 450mm, attached to the front and rear of each projecting side of the load at the outermost points.\nA class 1 heavy vehicle that, together with its load, is not wider than 2.5m, and whose length is more than 22m but not more than 25m, must have a warning sign attached to the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, to the rear of the load.\nSubsections (1) and (2) do not apply to—\na heavy vehicle used in connection with the construction of a road and travelling within 1km of the relevant construction site, if a warning light is attached to the vehicle; or\na tractor; or\na rigid mobile crane less than 3.1m wide.\nIn this section—\nconstruction , of a road, includes repair or maintenance of the road.\nsch 8 s 2 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 23\n(sch.8-sec.2-ssec.1) A class 1 heavy vehicle that, together with its load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 25m must have— a warning sign attached to the front of the vehicle; and a warning sign attached to the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, to the rear of the load; and 4 brightly coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow flags, each at least 450mm by 450mm, fixed as follows— a flag must be attached at each side of the front of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the front of the vehicle, at each side of the front of the load; a flag must be fixed at each side of the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, at each side of the rear of the load; and if a load projects beyond a side of the vehicle—2 brightly coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow flags, each at least 450mm by 450mm, attached to the front and rear of each projecting side of the load at the outermost points.\n(sch.8-sec.2-ssec.2) A class 1 heavy vehicle that, together with its load, is not wider than 2.5m, and whose length is more than 22m but not more than 25m, must have a warning sign attached to the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, to the rear of the load.\n(sch.8-sec.2-ssec.3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to— a heavy vehicle used in connection with the construction of a road and travelling within 1km of the relevant construction site, if a warning light is attached to the vehicle; or a tractor; or a rigid mobile crane less than 3.1m wide.\n(sch.8-sec.2-ssec.4) In this section— construction , of a road, includes repair or maintenance of the road.\n- (a) a warning sign attached to the front of the vehicle; and\n- (b) a warning sign attached to the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, to the rear of the load; and\n- (c) 4 brightly coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow flags, each at least 450mm by 450mm, fixed as follows— (i) a flag must be attached at each side of the front of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the front of the vehicle, at each side of the front of the load; (ii) a flag must be fixed at each side of the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, at each side of the rear of the load; and\n- (i) a flag must be attached at each side of the front of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the front of the vehicle, at each side of the front of the load;\n- (ii) a flag must be fixed at each side of the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, at each side of the rear of the load; and\n- (d) if a load projects beyond a side of the vehicle—2 brightly coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow flags, each at least 450mm by 450mm, attached to the front and rear of each projecting side of the load at the outermost points.\n- (i) a flag must be attached at each side of the front of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the front of the vehicle, at each side of the front of the load;\n- (ii) a flag must be fixed at each side of the rear of the vehicle or, if a load projects from the rear of the vehicle, at each side of the rear of the load; and\n- (a) a heavy vehicle used in connection with the construction of a road and travelling within 1km of the relevant construction site, if a warning light is attached to the vehicle; or\n- (b) a tractor; or\n- (c) a rigid mobile crane less than 3.1m wide.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warning lights and delineators if load projecting from vehicle","content":"### sch.8-sec.3 Warning lights and delineators if load projecting from vehicle\n\nIf a load projects more than 150mm beyond a side of a class 1 heavy vehicle, and the projection is less than 500mm thick from top to bottom—\na warning light must be attached to the vehicle; and\n2 delineators must be attached to the projection in the way stated in subsection (2) on each side of the vehicle on which the load projects more than 150mm.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the delineators must be attached in the following way on each side of the vehicle on which the load projects more than 150mm—\nat least 1 delineator must be attached to the front of the projection and at least 1 delineator must be attached to the rear of the projection;\na delineator attached to the front of the projection must be attached so that its reflective surface is facing forward of the vehicle;\na delineator attached to the rear of the projection must be attached so that its reflective surface is facing rearward from the vehicle.\nIn this section—\ndelineator means a yellow, rigid piece of material commonly known as a ‘delineator’ that—\nis at least 300mm long and at least 300mm wide; and\ncomplies with class 1, 2, 400 or 100 of the version of AS/NZS 1906 ‘Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes’ applying to the delineator at the delineator’s date of manufacture.\nsch 8 s 3 amd 2021 SL No. 9 s 6 (1)\n(sch.8-sec.3-ssec.1) If a load projects more than 150mm beyond a side of a class 1 heavy vehicle, and the projection is less than 500mm thick from top to bottom— a warning light must be attached to the vehicle; and 2 delineators must be attached to the projection in the way stated in subsection (2) on each side of the vehicle on which the load projects more than 150mm.\n(sch.8-sec.3-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the delineators must be attached in the following way on each side of the vehicle on which the load projects more than 150mm— at least 1 delineator must be attached to the front of the projection and at least 1 delineator must be attached to the rear of the projection; a delineator attached to the front of the projection must be attached so that its reflective surface is facing forward of the vehicle; a delineator attached to the rear of the projection must be attached so that its reflective surface is facing rearward from the vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.3-ssec.3) In this section— delineator means a yellow, rigid piece of material commonly known as a ‘delineator’ that— is at least 300mm long and at least 300mm wide; and complies with class 1, 2, 400 or 100 of the version of AS/NZS 1906 ‘Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes’ applying to the delineator at the delineator’s date of manufacture.\n- (a) a warning light must be attached to the vehicle; and\n- (b) 2 delineators must be attached to the projection in the way stated in subsection (2) on each side of the vehicle on which the load projects more than 150mm.\n- (a) at least 1 delineator must be attached to the front of the projection and at least 1 delineator must be attached to the rear of the projection;\n- (b) a delineator attached to the front of the projection must be attached so that its reflective surface is facing forward of the vehicle;\n- (c) a delineator attached to the rear of the projection must be attached so that its reflective surface is facing rearward from the vehicle.\n- (a) is at least 300mm long and at least 300mm wide; and\n- (b) complies with class 1, 2, 400 or 100 of the version of AS/NZS 1906 ‘Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes’ applying to the delineator at the delineator’s date of manufacture.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warning lights for wide vehicles used in daytime","content":"### sch.8-sec.4 Warning lights for wide vehicles used in daytime\n\nIf a class 1 heavy vehicle is, together with any load, wider than 3m, a warning light must be attached to the vehicle while it is being used in the daytime.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Side and rear markers and warning lights for oversize vehicles used at night","content":"### sch.8-sec.5 Side and rear markers and warning lights for oversize vehicles used at night\n\nIf a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle is being used at night—\nside markers must be displayed—\nnot more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and\nat each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and\n2 rear markers must be fitted to the rear of any load projecting from the rear of the vehicle, within 400mm of each side of the load and at least 1m but not more than 2.1m above the ground; and\na warning light must be attached to the vehicle if it, together with any load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 22m.\nIn this section—\nrear markers means red lights known as ‘rear markers’.\nside markers means lights showing yellow to the front and red to the rear and known as ‘side markers’.\nsch 8 s 5 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 24\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.1) If a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle is being used at night— side markers must be displayed— not more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and at each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and 2 rear markers must be fitted to the rear of any load projecting from the rear of the vehicle, within 400mm of each side of the load and at least 1m but not more than 2.1m above the ground; and a warning light must be attached to the vehicle if it, together with any load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 22m.\n(sch.8-sec.5-ssec.2) In this section— rear markers means red lights known as ‘rear markers’. side markers means lights showing yellow to the front and red to the rear and known as ‘side markers’.\n- (a) side markers must be displayed— (i) not more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and (ii) at each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and\n- (i) not more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and\n- (ii) at each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and\n- (b) 2 rear markers must be fitted to the rear of any load projecting from the rear of the vehicle, within 400mm of each side of the load and at least 1m but not more than 2.1m above the ground; and\n- (c) a warning light must be attached to the vehicle if it, together with any load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 22m.\n- (i) not more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and\n- (ii) at each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Headlights","content":"### sch.8-sec.6 Headlights\n\nThis section applies to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle, or the towing vehicle of a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle, that is required to have headlights under the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\nThe class 1 heavy vehicle, or the towing vehicle, must have its low-beam headlights on while it is being used in the daytime.\nIn this section—\nlow-beam , for a headlight fitted to a heavy vehicle, has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.1) This section applies to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle, or the towing vehicle of a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle, that is required to have headlights under the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.2) The class 1 heavy vehicle, or the towing vehicle, must have its low-beam headlights on while it is being used in the daytime.\n(sch.8-sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— low-beam , for a headlight fitted to a heavy vehicle, has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Travel restrictions at night","content":"### sch.8-sec.7 Travel restrictions at night\n\nA class 1 heavy vehicle that, together with any load, is wider than 3.1m or longer than 22m, must not, while being used at night—\ntravel outside an urban area; or\ntravel in an urban area without being accompanied by a pilot vehicle.\n- (a) travel outside an urban area; or\n- (b) travel in an urban area without being accompanied by a pilot vehicle.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"No travelling if low visibility","content":"### sch.8-sec.8 No travelling if low visibility\n\nA class 1 heavy vehicle must not begin to travel if, due to circumstances such as fog, heavy rain, smoke, dust or insect plague—\nvisibility is less than 250m in the daytime; or\nthe headlights of a vehicle approaching within 250m could not be seen at night.\nIf a class 1 heavy vehicle is already travelling when visibility is reduced to the level mentioned in subsection (1) , the vehicle’s driver must drive the vehicle into the nearest safe parking area and wait until visibility improves beyond that level before continuing to travel.\nIn this section—\nsafe parking area , for a class 1 heavy vehicle, means an area at which vehicles of that kind may be parked lawfully and safely.\n(sch.8-sec.8-ssec.1) A class 1 heavy vehicle must not begin to travel if, due to circumstances such as fog, heavy rain, smoke, dust or insect plague— visibility is less than 250m in the daytime; or the headlights of a vehicle approaching within 250m could not be seen at night.\n(sch.8-sec.8-ssec.2) If a class 1 heavy vehicle is already travelling when visibility is reduced to the level mentioned in subsection (1) , the vehicle’s driver must drive the vehicle into the nearest safe parking area and wait until visibility improves beyond that level before continuing to travel.\n(sch.8-sec.8-ssec.3) In this section— safe parking area , for a class 1 heavy vehicle, means an area at which vehicles of that kind may be parked lawfully and safely.\n- (a) visibility is less than 250m in the daytime; or\n- (b) the headlights of a vehicle approaching within 250m could not be seen at night.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minimum following distance","content":"### sch.8-sec.9 Minimum following distance\n\nThe person driving a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle must drive at least 200m behind another oversize vehicle travelling in front of it, unless the person is—\ndriving on—\na multi-lane road; or\na length of road in a built-up area; or\novertaking.\nIn this section—\nbuilt-up area has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Road Rules.\nmulti-lane road has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Road Rules.\n(sch.8-sec.9-ssec.1) The person driving a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an oversize vehicle must drive at least 200m behind another oversize vehicle travelling in front of it, unless the person is— driving on— a multi-lane road; or a length of road in a built-up area; or overtaking.\n(sch.8-sec.9-ssec.2) In this section— built-up area has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Road Rules. multi-lane road has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Road Rules.\n- (a) driving on— (i) a multi-lane road; or (ii) a length of road in a built-up area; or\n- (i) a multi-lane road; or\n- (ii) a length of road in a built-up area; or\n- (b) overtaking.\n- (i) a multi-lane road; or\n- (ii) a length of road in a built-up area; or","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Allowing overtaking","content":"### sch.8-sec.10 Allowing overtaking\n\nThis section applies if a class 1 heavy vehicle is being driven on a road, or a part of a road, that does not have a separate lane for overtaking vehicles.\nThe person driving the class 1 heavy vehicle must, at regular intervals and to the extent reasonably practicable, move the vehicle off the road to allow other vehicles to overtake it.\n(sch.8-sec.10-ssec.1) This section applies if a class 1 heavy vehicle is being driven on a road, or a part of a road, that does not have a separate lane for overtaking vehicles.\n(sch.8-sec.10-ssec.2) The person driving the class 1 heavy vehicle must, at regular intervals and to the extent reasonably practicable, move the vehicle off the road to allow other vehicles to overtake it.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessing routes","content":"### sch.8-sec.11 Assessing routes\n\nBefore a class 1 heavy vehicle is driven along any route, its driver and operator must be satisfied that the route has been assessed and that the vehicle can be driven along it without contravening subsection (2) .\nA class 1 heavy vehicle must not be driven along a route if to do so would be likely to cause—\ndisruption to telecommunication, electricity, rail, gas, water or sewage services ( relevant services ); or\ndamage to a road (including a bridge), structure, rail crossing or tree ( relevant property ).\nSubsection (2) does not apply if the entity responsible for the relevant services or relevant property has given permission for the vehicle to travel along the route, and the vehicle is driven in accordance with the permission.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that a mass or dimension exemption is not permission for the purpose of subsection (3) .\nsch 8 s 11 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 25\n(sch.8-sec.11-ssec.1) Before a class 1 heavy vehicle is driven along any route, its driver and operator must be satisfied that the route has been assessed and that the vehicle can be driven along it without contravening subsection (2) .\n(sch.8-sec.11-ssec.2) A class 1 heavy vehicle must not be driven along a route if to do so would be likely to cause— disruption to telecommunication, electricity, rail, gas, water or sewage services ( relevant services ); or damage to a road (including a bridge), structure, rail crossing or tree ( relevant property ).\n(sch.8-sec.11-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the entity responsible for the relevant services or relevant property has given permission for the vehicle to travel along the route, and the vehicle is driven in accordance with the permission.\n(sch.8-sec.11-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a mass or dimension exemption is not permission for the purpose of subsection (3) .\n- (a) disruption to telecommunication, electricity, rail, gas, water or sewage services ( relevant services ); or\n- (b) damage to a road (including a bridge), structure, rail crossing or tree ( relevant property ).","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Load-carrying vehicles","content":"## Load-carrying vehicles","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Div 2","content":"### sch.8-sec.12 Application of Div 2\n\nThis Division applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is a load-carrying vehicle.\nA reference in this Division to a load-carrying vehicle is taken to be a reference to a load-carrying vehicle that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.12-ssec.1) This Division applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is a load-carrying vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.12-ssec.2) A reference in this Division to a load-carrying vehicle is taken to be a reference to a load-carrying vehicle that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Carrying goods in addition to a large indivisible item","content":"### sch.8-sec.13 Carrying goods in addition to a large indivisible item\n\nA load-carrying vehicle must not carry more than 1 large indivisible item unless—\nthe vehicle together with its load complies with the general mass limits; and\nthe vehicle carrying more than 1 large indivisible item does not cause the vehicle together with its load to exceed a prescribed dimension requirement that would not be exceeded if the vehicle carried only 1 of the large indivisible items.\nA load-carrying vehicle carrying 1 or more large indivisible items must not carry any other goods unless—\nthe vehicle together with its load complies with the general mass limits; and\nthe other goods are contained within the limits set by the prescribed dimension requirements.\nDespite subsection (2) , a load-carrying vehicle carrying a special purpose vehicle or agricultural vehicle may also carry equipment, tools, substances or detached parts to be used in conjunction with the vehicle being carried.\nIn this section—\nlarge indivisible item has the meaning it has under section 116 (4) of the Law.\n(sch.8-sec.13-ssec.1) A load-carrying vehicle must not carry more than 1 large indivisible item unless— the vehicle together with its load complies with the general mass limits; and the vehicle carrying more than 1 large indivisible item does not cause the vehicle together with its load to exceed a prescribed dimension requirement that would not be exceeded if the vehicle carried only 1 of the large indivisible items.\n(sch.8-sec.13-ssec.2) A load-carrying vehicle carrying 1 or more large indivisible items must not carry any other goods unless— the vehicle together with its load complies with the general mass limits; and the other goods are contained within the limits set by the prescribed dimension requirements.\n(sch.8-sec.13-ssec.3) Despite subsection (2) , a load-carrying vehicle carrying a special purpose vehicle or agricultural vehicle may also carry equipment, tools, substances or detached parts to be used in conjunction with the vehicle being carried.\n(sch.8-sec.13-ssec.4) In this section— large indivisible item has the meaning it has under section 116 (4) of the Law.\n- (a) the vehicle together with its load complies with the general mass limits; and\n- (b) the vehicle carrying more than 1 large indivisible item does not cause the vehicle together with its load to exceed a prescribed dimension requirement that would not be exceeded if the vehicle carried only 1 of the large indivisible items.\n- (a) the vehicle together with its load complies with the general mass limits; and\n- (b) the other goods are contained within the limits set by the prescribed dimension requirements.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Towing a low loader dolly with an unladen low loader","content":"### sch.8-sec.14 Towing a low loader dolly with an unladen low loader\n\nAn unladen low loader must not be towed in a combination with a low loader dolly unless—\nthe combination is 2.5m wide or less or the combination is a safer freight combination; and\nit would be unreasonable to require the dolly to be loaded onto the low loader because of the short distance to be travelled, or special difficulties in loading or unloading the dolly due to the nature of the location where the loading or unloading is to take place.\nIn this section—\nsafer freight combination means a combination that includes a safer freight vehicle, together with its load, that is the only component vehicle wider than 2.5m.\nsch 8 s 14 amd 2024 SL No. 36 s 6\n(sch.8-sec.14-ssec.1) An unladen low loader must not be towed in a combination with a low loader dolly unless— the combination is 2.5m wide or less or the combination is a safer freight combination; and it would be unreasonable to require the dolly to be loaded onto the low loader because of the short distance to be travelled, or special difficulties in loading or unloading the dolly due to the nature of the location where the loading or unloading is to take place.\n(sch.8-sec.14-ssec.2) In this section— safer freight combination means a combination that includes a safer freight vehicle, together with its load, that is the only component vehicle wider than 2.5m.\n- (a) the combination is 2.5m wide or less or the combination is a safer freight combination; and\n- (b) it would be unreasonable to require the dolly to be loaded onto the low loader because of the short distance to be travelled, or special difficulties in loading or unloading the dolly due to the nature of the location where the loading or unloading is to take place.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Special purpose vehicles","content":"## Special purpose vehicles","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Div 3","content":"### sch.8-sec.15 Application of Div 3\n\nThis Division applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is a special purpose vehicle.\nA reference in this Division to a special purpose vehicle is taken to be a reference to a special purpose vehicle that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.15-ssec.1) This Division applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is a special purpose vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.15-ssec.2) A reference in this Division to a special purpose vehicle is taken to be a reference to a special purpose vehicle that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Side lights for travel at night with long front projections","content":"### sch.8-sec.16 Side lights for travel at night with long front projections\n\nWhen travelling at night, a special purpose vehicle with a projection extending more than 1.2m in front of the vehicle must have a yellow light fixed on each side of the projection.\nThe light must be—\nfixed as far forward as possible, and shielded from the driver’s view; and\nvisible to any traffic approaching the vehicle from its front; and\nvisible to any traffic approaching the vehicle from the side on which it is fixed.\n(sch.8-sec.16-ssec.1) When travelling at night, a special purpose vehicle with a projection extending more than 1.2m in front of the vehicle must have a yellow light fixed on each side of the projection.\n(sch.8-sec.16-ssec.2) The light must be— fixed as far forward as possible, and shielded from the driver’s view; and visible to any traffic approaching the vehicle from its front; and visible to any traffic approaching the vehicle from the side on which it is fixed.\n- (a) fixed as far forward as possible, and shielded from the driver’s view; and\n- (b) visible to any traffic approaching the vehicle from its front; and\n- (c) visible to any traffic approaching the vehicle from the side on which it is fixed.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rear marking plates and warning patterns","content":"### sch.8-sec.17 Rear marking plates and warning patterns\n\nA rear marking plate must be fitted to the rearmost part of the body of a special purpose vehicle.\nA warning pattern must be displayed on the left and right sides of any rigid projection extending more than 1.2m in front of the body of a special purpose vehicle.\nIn this section—\nrear marking plate means a plate that—\nwarns other road users that the vehicle to which the plate is attached is an oversize vehicle; and\ncomplies with the ‘VSB 12—National Code of Practice—Rear Marking Plates’ published by the Regulator.\nA copy of the ‘VSB 12—National Code of Practice—Rear Marking Plates’ is available on the Regulator’s website at www.nhvr.gov.au.\nsch 8 s 17 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 26\n(sch.8-sec.17-ssec.1) A rear marking plate must be fitted to the rearmost part of the body of a special purpose vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.17-ssec.2) A warning pattern must be displayed on the left and right sides of any rigid projection extending more than 1.2m in front of the body of a special purpose vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.17-ssec.3) In this section— rear marking plate means a plate that— warns other road users that the vehicle to which the plate is attached is an oversize vehicle; and complies with the ‘VSB 12—National Code of Practice—Rear Marking Plates’ published by the Regulator. A copy of the ‘VSB 12—National Code of Practice—Rear Marking Plates’ is available on the Regulator’s website at www.nhvr.gov.au.\n- (a) warns other road users that the vehicle to which the plate is attached is an oversize vehicle; and\n- (b) complies with the ‘VSB 12—National Code of Practice—Rear Marking Plates’ published by the Regulator.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on towing other vehicles","content":"### sch.8-sec.18 Prohibition on towing other vehicles\n\nA special purpose vehicle must not tow a vehicle.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Agricultural vehicles","content":"## Agricultural vehicles","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Div 4","content":"### sch.8-sec.19 Application of Div 4\n\nThis Division applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination.\nA reference in this Division to an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination is taken to be a reference to an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.19-ssec.1) This Division applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination.\n(sch.8-sec.19-ssec.2) A reference in this Division to an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination is taken to be a reference to an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warning devices for agricultural vehicles or combinations","content":"### sch.8-sec.20 Warning devices for agricultural vehicles or combinations\n\nAn agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination wider than 2.5m, or an agricultural combination longer than 22m, must have a warning light attached to its highest practicable point when it is on a major road.\nA warning sign must be attached to the rear of an agricultural implement being towed by a tractor.\nA warning pattern must be displayed at the sides of the rear of any auger, conveyor, or the reaping implement of a combine harvester.\nAny part of an axle extending more than 150mm from the outside wall of a tractor’s tyre must be painted fluorescent yellow or have yellow fluorescent or other high-visibility material wrapped around it.\nIn this section—\ncombine harvester means an agricultural vehicle that simultaneously performs operations of reaping, threshing and winnowing grain crops.\n(sch.8-sec.20-ssec.1) An agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination wider than 2.5m, or an agricultural combination longer than 22m, must have a warning light attached to its highest practicable point when it is on a major road.\n(sch.8-sec.20-ssec.2) A warning sign must be attached to the rear of an agricultural implement being towed by a tractor.\n(sch.8-sec.20-ssec.3) A warning pattern must be displayed at the sides of the rear of any auger, conveyor, or the reaping implement of a combine harvester.\n(sch.8-sec.20-ssec.4) Any part of an axle extending more than 150mm from the outside wall of a tractor’s tyre must be painted fluorescent yellow or have yellow fluorescent or other high-visibility material wrapped around it.\n(sch.8-sec.20-ssec.5) In this section— combine harvester means an agricultural vehicle that simultaneously performs operations of reaping, threshing and winnowing grain crops.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pilot vehicle requirements for agricultural vehicles or combinations","content":"### sch.8-sec.21 Pilot vehicle requirements for agricultural vehicles or combinations\n\nAn agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination wider than 3.7m but not wider than 4.5m must be accompanied by at least 1 pilot vehicle if—\nany part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or\nit is being used on a major road.\nAn agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination wider than 4.5m—\nmust be accompanied by at least 1 pilot vehicle unless paragraph (b) applies; and\nmust be accompanied by at least 2 pilot vehicles if—\nany part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or\nit is being used on a major road.\nDespite subsections (1) and (2) , an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination does not have to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle if it is travelling less than 500m.\n(sch.8-sec.21-ssec.1) An agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination wider than 3.7m but not wider than 4.5m must be accompanied by at least 1 pilot vehicle if— any part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or it is being used on a major road.\n(sch.8-sec.21-ssec.2) An agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination wider than 4.5m— must be accompanied by at least 1 pilot vehicle unless paragraph (b) applies; and must be accompanied by at least 2 pilot vehicles if— any part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or it is being used on a major road.\n(sch.8-sec.21-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , an agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination does not have to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle if it is travelling less than 500m.\n- (a) any part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or\n- (b) it is being used on a major road.\n- (a) must be accompanied by at least 1 pilot vehicle unless paragraph (b) applies; and\n- (b) must be accompanied by at least 2 pilot vehicles if— (i) any part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or (ii) it is being used on a major road.\n- (i) any part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or\n- (ii) it is being used on a major road.\n- (i) any part of the terrain in which it is being used limits a clear view of approaching traffic to less than 500m; or\n- (ii) it is being used on a major road.","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agricultural vehicles or combinations not to be used on freeway","content":"### sch.8-sec.22 Agricultural vehicles or combinations not to be used on freeway\n\nAn agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination must not be used on a freeway.\nIn this section—\nfreeway has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Road Rules.\n(sch.8-sec.22-ssec.1) An agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination must not be used on a freeway.\n(sch.8-sec.22-ssec.2) In this section— freeway has the meaning it has for the purposes of the Road Rules.","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agricultural implements not to carry goods or passengers","content":"### sch.8-sec.23 Agricultural implements not to carry goods or passengers\n\nAn agricultural implement must not carry goods or passengers.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Speed limits for agricultural implements without brakes","content":"### sch.8-sec.24 Speed limits for agricultural implements without brakes\n\nAn agricultural implement without brakes must not be towed by a vehicle at a speed greater than the lesser of the following—\n20km/hr less than the speed limit applying to the vehicle under the Road Rules;\n50km/hr.\n- (a) 20km/hr less than the speed limit applying to the vehicle under the Road Rules;\n- (b) 50km/hr.","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Pilot and escort vehicles","content":"## Pilot and escort vehicles","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Div 5","content":"### sch.8-sec.25 Application of Div 5\n\nThis Division—\napplies if, under a condition in Divisions 1 to 4 , a class 1 heavy vehicle must be accompanied by a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle; and\nprescribes requirements about the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle or its operation.\nA reference in this Division to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is taken to be a reference to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle under a condition in Divisions 1 to 4 .\n(sch.8-sec.25-ssec.1) This Division— applies if, under a condition in Divisions 1 to 4 , a class 1 heavy vehicle must be accompanied by a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle; and prescribes requirements about the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle or its operation.\n(sch.8-sec.25-ssec.2) A reference in this Division to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is taken to be a reference to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle under a condition in Divisions 1 to 4 .\n- (a) applies if, under a condition in Divisions 1 to 4 , a class 1 heavy vehicle must be accompanied by a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle; and\n- (b) prescribes requirements about the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle or its operation.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for a pilot vehicle","content":"### sch.8-sec.26 Requirements for a pilot vehicle\n\nA pilot vehicle must have at least 4 wheels and a GVM of—\nno more than 4.5t unless paragraph (b) applies; or\nif the pilot vehicle is the rear pilot vehicle of 2 pilot vehicles that are required to accompany a class 1 heavy vehicle—no more than 6.5t.\nA pilot vehicle must have a warning sign attached to its roof.\nA pilot vehicle must only have a warning light attached—\nabove or below the warning sign; or\nat each side of the warning sign.\n(sch.8-sec.26-ssec.1) A pilot vehicle must have at least 4 wheels and a GVM of— no more than 4.5t unless paragraph (b) applies; or if the pilot vehicle is the rear pilot vehicle of 2 pilot vehicles that are required to accompany a class 1 heavy vehicle—no more than 6.5t.\n(sch.8-sec.26-ssec.2) A pilot vehicle must have a warning sign attached to its roof.\n(sch.8-sec.26-ssec.3) A pilot vehicle must only have a warning light attached— above or below the warning sign; or at each side of the warning sign.\n- (a) no more than 4.5t unless paragraph (b) applies; or\n- (b) if the pilot vehicle is the rear pilot vehicle of 2 pilot vehicles that are required to accompany a class 1 heavy vehicle—no more than 6.5t.\n- (a) above or below the warning sign; or\n- (b) at each side of the warning sign.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for an escort vehicle","content":"### sch.8-sec.27 Requirements for an escort vehicle\n\nAn escort vehicle must have—\nat least 4 wheels; and\na GVM of 4.5t or less; and\n1 or 2 warning lights on its roof.\nIf the vehicle is a police vehicle or transport enforcement vehicle, the warning light, instead of flashing yellow, may flash a colour that a light on the roof of an exempt vehicle is required or permitted to be under section 79 of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\nThis section does not apply to an escort vehicle that is a motor cycle driven by a police officer in the course of the officer’s duty.\n(sch.8-sec.27-ssec.1) An escort vehicle must have— at least 4 wheels; and a GVM of 4.5t or less; and 1 or 2 warning lights on its roof.\n(sch.8-sec.27-ssec.2) If the vehicle is a police vehicle or transport enforcement vehicle, the warning light, instead of flashing yellow, may flash a colour that a light on the roof of an exempt vehicle is required or permitted to be under section 79 of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation .\n(sch.8-sec.27-ssec.3) This section does not apply to an escort vehicle that is a motor cycle driven by a police officer in the course of the officer’s duty.\n- (a) at least 4 wheels; and\n- (b) a GVM of 4.5t or less; and\n- (c) 1 or 2 warning lights on its roof.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Headlights on a pilot or escort vehicle","content":"### sch.8-sec.28 Headlights on a pilot or escort vehicle\n\nThe low-beam headlights on a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when it is accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle during the daytime.\nIn this section—\nlow-beam , for a headlight fitted to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle, has the meaning it has—\nif the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is a heavy vehicle—in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation ; or\notherwise—for the purposes of the provisions of the light vehicle standards prescribing requirements about the headlights of the vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.28-ssec.1) The low-beam headlights on a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when it is accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle during the daytime.\n(sch.8-sec.28-ssec.2) In this section— low-beam , for a headlight fitted to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle, has the meaning it has— if the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is a heavy vehicle—in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation ; or otherwise—for the purposes of the provisions of the light vehicle standards prescribing requirements about the headlights of the vehicle.\n- (a) if the pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is a heavy vehicle—in section 4 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation ; or\n- (b) otherwise—for the purposes of the provisions of the light vehicle standards prescribing requirements about the headlights of the vehicle.","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on what a pilot or escort vehicle may carry","content":"### sch.8-sec.29 Restriction on what a pilot or escort vehicle may carry\n\nA pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must not tow a trailer or carry goods, but it may carry equipment or substances for use in connection with the class 1 heavy vehicle it is accompanying or for restraining a load on that heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Where a pilot vehicle must be driven","content":"### sch.8-sec.30 Where a pilot vehicle must be driven\n\nIf 1 pilot vehicle accompanies a class 1 heavy vehicle, the pilot vehicle must travel—\nbehind the heavy vehicle if they are on a divided road; or\nin front of the heavy vehicle if they are on a road that is not divided.\nIf 2 pilot vehicles accompany a class 1 heavy vehicle, 1 pilot vehicle must travel in front of the heavy vehicle, and the other behind it.\nA pilot vehicle must travel far enough away from the class 1 heavy vehicle it is accompanying to give adequate warning to other road users of the presence of the heavy vehicle, taking into account traffic speed, weather, visibility and other driving conditions.\n(sch.8-sec.30-ssec.1) If 1 pilot vehicle accompanies a class 1 heavy vehicle, the pilot vehicle must travel— behind the heavy vehicle if they are on a divided road; or in front of the heavy vehicle if they are on a road that is not divided.\n(sch.8-sec.30-ssec.2) If 2 pilot vehicles accompany a class 1 heavy vehicle, 1 pilot vehicle must travel in front of the heavy vehicle, and the other behind it.\n(sch.8-sec.30-ssec.3) A pilot vehicle must travel far enough away from the class 1 heavy vehicle it is accompanying to give adequate warning to other road users of the presence of the heavy vehicle, taking into account traffic speed, weather, visibility and other driving conditions.\n- (a) behind the heavy vehicle if they are on a divided road; or\n- (b) in front of the heavy vehicle if they are on a road that is not divided.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Communication between drivers","content":"### sch.8-sec.31 Communication between drivers\n\nA class 1 heavy vehicle and any accompanying pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must have a device that allows the drivers to communicate effectively with each other.\nSubsection (1) does not apply—\nif the class 1 heavy vehicle is—\nan agricultural machine; or\na heavy combination that includes an agricultural machine; or\nin relation to a class 1 heavy vehicle accompanied by an escort vehicle that is a police vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.31-ssec.1) A class 1 heavy vehicle and any accompanying pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must have a device that allows the drivers to communicate effectively with each other.\n(sch.8-sec.31-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply— if the class 1 heavy vehicle is— an agricultural machine; or a heavy combination that includes an agricultural machine; or in relation to a class 1 heavy vehicle accompanied by an escort vehicle that is a police vehicle.\n- (a) if the class 1 heavy vehicle is— (i) an agricultural machine; or (ii) a heavy combination that includes an agricultural machine; or\n- (i) an agricultural machine; or\n- (ii) a heavy combination that includes an agricultural machine; or\n- (b) in relation to a class 1 heavy vehicle accompanied by an escort vehicle that is a police vehicle.\n- (i) an agricultural machine; or\n- (ii) a heavy combination that includes an agricultural machine; or","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Exemptions granted by issuing a permit","content":"# Exemptions granted by issuing a permit","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Pt 2","content":"### sch.8-sec.32 Application of Pt 2\n\nThis Part applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is a special purpose vehicle.\nA reference in this Part to a special purpose vehicle is taken to be a reference to a special purpose vehicle that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.32-ssec.1) This Part applies only to a class 1 heavy vehicle that is a special purpose vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.32-ssec.2) A reference in this Part to a special purpose vehicle is taken to be a reference to a special purpose vehicle that is a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on towing other vehicles","content":"### sch.8-sec.33 Restriction on towing other vehicles\n\nA special purpose vehicle must not tow a vehicle.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to a crane towing a single trailer if—\nthe crane has no more than 5 axles; and\nthe load on the trailer includes only equipment required for the normal operation of the crane; and\nthe swept path of the combination consisting of the crane and trailer turning a corner is not greater than what the swept path of the crane alone turning a corner would be.\n(sch.8-sec.33-ssec.1) A special purpose vehicle must not tow a vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.33-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a crane towing a single trailer if— the crane has no more than 5 axles; and the load on the trailer includes only equipment required for the normal operation of the crane; and the swept path of the combination consisting of the crane and trailer turning a corner is not greater than what the swept path of the crane alone turning a corner would be.\n- (a) the crane has no more than 5 axles; and\n- (b) the load on the trailer includes only equipment required for the normal operation of the crane; and\n- (c) the swept path of the combination consisting of the crane and trailer turning a corner is not greater than what the swept path of the crane alone turning a corner would be.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"All mass or dimension exemptions","content":"# All mass or dimension exemptions","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Warning lights","content":"## Warning lights","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Div 1","content":"### sch.8-sec.34 Application of Div 1\n\nThis Division—\napplies if a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, must have 1 or more warning lights on it under a condition of the mass or dimension exemption under which the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used; and\nPart 1 prescribes conditions about warning lights for class 1 heavy vehicles, or pilot vehicles or escort vehicles accompanying class 1 heavy vehicles, being used under a mass or dimension exemption granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice.\nprescribes requirements about the warning lights.\nA reference in this Division to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is taken to be a reference to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.34-ssec.1) This Division— applies if a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, must have 1 or more warning lights on it under a condition of the mass or dimension exemption under which the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used; and Part 1 prescribes conditions about warning lights for class 1 heavy vehicles, or pilot vehicles or escort vehicles accompanying class 1 heavy vehicles, being used under a mass or dimension exemption granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice. prescribes requirements about the warning lights.\n(sch.8-sec.34-ssec.2) A reference in this Division to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is taken to be a reference to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n- (a) applies if a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, must have 1 or more warning lights on it under a condition of the mass or dimension exemption under which the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used; and Note— Part 1 prescribes conditions about warning lights for class 1 heavy vehicles, or pilot vehicles or escort vehicles accompanying class 1 heavy vehicles, being used under a mass or dimension exemption granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice.\n- (b) prescribes requirements about the warning lights.","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Characteristics of warning light","content":"### sch.8-sec.35 Characteristics of warning light\n\nA warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle, pilot vehicle or escort vehicle, when switched on, must—\nemit a yellow coloured light of rotating and flashing effect; and\nflash between 120 and 200 times a minute; and\nhave a power of at least—\nif LED technology is used—24W; or\nif another technology is used—55W; and\nnot be a strobe light.\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply to a warning light that—\nis attached to an escort vehicle that is a police vehicle or transport enforcement vehicle; and\ncomplies with the requirements of the light vehicle standards for lights attached to a vehicle of that kind.\nsch 8 s 35 amd 2018 SL No. 89 s 27\n(sch.8-sec.35-ssec.1) A warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle, pilot vehicle or escort vehicle, when switched on, must— emit a yellow coloured light of rotating and flashing effect; and flash between 120 and 200 times a minute; and have a power of at least— if LED technology is used—24W; or if another technology is used—55W; and not be a strobe light.\n(sch.8-sec.35-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to a warning light that— is attached to an escort vehicle that is a police vehicle or transport enforcement vehicle; and complies with the requirements of the light vehicle standards for lights attached to a vehicle of that kind.\n- (a) emit a yellow coloured light of rotating and flashing effect; and\n- (b) flash between 120 and 200 times a minute; and\n- (c) have a power of at least— (i) if LED technology is used—24W; or (ii) if another technology is used—55W; and\n- (i) if LED technology is used—24W; or\n- (ii) if another technology is used—55W; and\n- (d) not be a strobe light.\n- (i) if LED technology is used—24W; or\n- (ii) if another technology is used—55W; and\n- (a) is attached to an escort vehicle that is a police vehicle or transport enforcement vehicle; and\n- (b) complies with the requirements of the light vehicle standards for lights attached to a vehicle of that kind.","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Visibility of warning lights","content":"### sch.8-sec.36 Visibility of warning lights\n\nA warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle, pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be—\nclearly visible at a distance of 500m in all directions; or\nsupplemented by 1 or more additional warning lights so that the light emanating from at least 1 of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500m in any direction.\nHowever, for a pilot vehicle travelling in front of a class 1 heavy vehicle, a filter may be placed behind the warning light attached to the pilot vehicle to reduce the intensity of the light directed to the driver of the heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.36-ssec.1) A warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle, pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be— clearly visible at a distance of 500m in all directions; or supplemented by 1 or more additional warning lights so that the light emanating from at least 1 of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500m in any direction.\n(sch.8-sec.36-ssec.2) However, for a pilot vehicle travelling in front of a class 1 heavy vehicle, a filter may be placed behind the warning light attached to the pilot vehicle to reduce the intensity of the light directed to the driver of the heavy vehicle.\n- (a) clearly visible at a distance of 500m in all directions; or\n- (b) supplemented by 1 or more additional warning lights so that the light emanating from at least 1 of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500m in any direction.","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Switch for warning lights to be within easy reach","content":"### sch.8-sec.37 Switch for warning lights to be within easy reach\n\nThe switch for a warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle, pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be within easy reach of the driver in the normal driving position in the vehicle.","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warning lights to be on if required, and off if not","content":"### sch.8-sec.38 Warning lights to be on if required, and off if not\n\nA warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle must only be switched on when the heavy vehicle is travelling, or is stationary in a position that is likely to cause danger to other road users.\nA warning light attached to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when the vehicle is travelling and accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.38-ssec.1) A warning light attached to a class 1 heavy vehicle must only be switched on when the heavy vehicle is travelling, or is stationary in a position that is likely to cause danger to other road users.\n(sch.8-sec.38-ssec.2) A warning light attached to a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when the vehicle is travelling and accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Warning signs","content":"## Warning signs","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Div 2","content":"### sch.8-sec.39 Application of Div 2\n\nThis Division—\napplies if a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, must have 1 or more warning signs on it under a condition of the mass or dimension exemption under which the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used; and\nPart 1 prescribes conditions about warning signs for class 1 heavy vehicles, or pilot vehicles accompanying class 1 heavy vehicles, being used under a mass or dimension exemption granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice.\nprescribes requirements about the warning signs.\nA reference in this Division to a pilot vehicle is taken to be a reference to a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.39-ssec.1) This Division— applies if a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, must have 1 or more warning signs on it under a condition of the mass or dimension exemption under which the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used; and Part 1 prescribes conditions about warning signs for class 1 heavy vehicles, or pilot vehicles accompanying class 1 heavy vehicles, being used under a mass or dimension exemption granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice. prescribes requirements about the warning signs.\n(sch.8-sec.39-ssec.2) A reference in this Division to a pilot vehicle is taken to be a reference to a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.\n- (a) applies if a class 1 heavy vehicle, or a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle, must have 1 or more warning signs on it under a condition of the mass or dimension exemption under which the class 1 heavy vehicle is being used; and Note— Part 1 prescribes conditions about warning signs for class 1 heavy vehicles, or pilot vehicles accompanying class 1 heavy vehicles, being used under a mass or dimension exemption granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice.\n- (b) prescribes requirements about the warning signs.","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of S div 2","content":"### sch.8-sec.40 Application of S div 2\n\nThis Subdivision applies to both warning signs required to be on a class 1 heavy vehicle and warning signs required to be on a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Face of warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.41 Face of warning sign\n\nThe face of a warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle or pilot vehicle must have—\na yellow surface complying with class 1, 2, 400 or 100 of the version of AS/NZS 1906 ‘Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes’ applying to the warning sign at the sign’s date of manufacture; and\na black border that is at least 20mm wide and, unless the sign has been made with a box edge, whose outermost edge is at least 10mm in from the edge of the sign; and\nits manufacturer’s name or trademark, and the brand and class of material used for the warning sign’s surface, permanently marked in letters at least 3mm but no more than 10mm high—\nfor a class 1 heavy vehicle—on any visible part of the sign; or\nfor a pilot vehicle—on any visible part of the sign other than a bottom corner.\nsch 8 s 41 amd 2021 SL No. 9 s 6 (2)\n- (a) a yellow surface complying with class 1, 2, 400 or 100 of the version of AS/NZS 1906 ‘Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes’ applying to the warning sign at the sign’s date of manufacture; and\n- (b) a black border that is at least 20mm wide and, unless the sign has been made with a box edge, whose outermost edge is at least 10mm in from the edge of the sign; and\n- (c) its manufacturer’s name or trademark, and the brand and class of material used for the warning sign’s surface, permanently marked in letters at least 3mm but no more than 10mm high— (i) for a class 1 heavy vehicle—on any visible part of the sign; or (ii) for a pilot vehicle—on any visible part of the sign other than a bottom corner.\n- (i) for a class 1 heavy vehicle—on any visible part of the sign; or\n- (ii) for a pilot vehicle—on any visible part of the sign other than a bottom corner.\n- (i) for a class 1 heavy vehicle—on any visible part of the sign; or\n- (ii) for a pilot vehicle—on any visible part of the sign other than a bottom corner.","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other specifications for warning signs","content":"### sch.8-sec.42 Other specifications for warning signs\n\nA warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle or pilot vehicle must—\nbe manufactured from a material appropriate to its intended use on the vehicle; and\nbe fitted so that the sign is unlikely to become dislocated or furl; and\nbe displayed so that the entire sign is clearly visible; and\nbe maintained so that it can be easily read by other road users.\nsch 8 s 42 sub 2018 SL No. 89 s 28\n- (a) be manufactured from a material appropriate to its intended use on the vehicle; and\n- (b) be fitted so that the sign is unlikely to become dislocated or furl; and\n- (c) be displayed so that the entire sign is clearly visible; and\n- (d) be maintained so that it can be easily read by other road users.","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sch.8-sec.43\n\nsch 8 s 43 om 2018 SL No. 89 s 29","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of S div 3","content":"### sch.8-sec.44 Application of S div 3\n\nThis Subdivision applies only to warning signs required to be on a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Size of warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.45 Size of warning sign\n\nA warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must be at least 1200mm long and at least 450mm high.\nThe length of a warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle may be split into 2 parts, in which case the combined length of its parts must be at least 1200mm.\n(sch.8-sec.45-ssec.1) A warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must be at least 1200mm long and at least 450mm high.\n(sch.8-sec.45-ssec.2) The length of a warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle may be split into 2 parts, in which case the combined length of its parts must be at least 1200mm.","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Face of warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.46 Face of warning sign\n\nA warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must show the word ‘OVERSIZE’, in black capital letters, and in typeface Series C(N) complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’.\nAS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’ may be purchased from Standards Australia at <www.standards.org.au>.\nThe letters must be—\nat least 200mm high; and\nat least 125mm from the top and bottom of the warning sign.\nIf the length of the warning sign is split into 2 parts—\nthe part fitted on the left must show the word ‘OVER’ and the part fitted on the right must show the word ‘SIZE’; and\nthere must be no border between the 2 parts, despite section 41 (b) .\n(sch.8-sec.46-ssec.1) A warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must show the word ‘OVERSIZE’, in black capital letters, and in typeface Series C(N) complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’. AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’ may be purchased from Standards Australia at <www.standards.org.au>.\n(sch.8-sec.46-ssec.2) The letters must be— at least 200mm high; and at least 125mm from the top and bottom of the warning sign.\n(sch.8-sec.46-ssec.3) If the length of the warning sign is split into 2 parts— the part fitted on the left must show the word ‘OVER’ and the part fitted on the right must show the word ‘SIZE’; and there must be no border between the 2 parts, despite section 41 (b) .\n- (a) at least 200mm high; and\n- (b) at least 125mm from the top and bottom of the warning sign.\n- (a) the part fitted on the left must show the word ‘OVER’ and the part fitted on the right must show the word ‘SIZE’; and\n- (b) there must be no border between the 2 parts, despite section 41 (b) .","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fitting warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.47 Fitting warning sign\n\nA warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must be fitted horizontally.\nThe lower edge of the warning sign must be—\nabove the bottom of the bumper bar; or\nif there is no bumper bar—at least 500mm above ground level.\nIf the length of the warning sign is split into 2 parts, each part must be fitted at the same height as the other.\n(sch.8-sec.47-ssec.1) A warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must be fitted horizontally.\n(sch.8-sec.47-ssec.2) The lower edge of the warning sign must be— above the bottom of the bumper bar; or if there is no bumper bar—at least 500mm above ground level.\n(sch.8-sec.47-ssec.3) If the length of the warning sign is split into 2 parts, each part must be fitted at the same height as the other.\n- (a) above the bottom of the bumper bar; or\n- (b) if there is no bumper bar—at least 500mm above ground level.","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of S div 4","content":"### sch.8-sec.48 Application of S div 4\n\nThis Subdivision applies only to warning signs required to be on a pilot vehicle accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle.","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Size and shape of warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.49 Size and shape of warning sign\n\nA warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be at least 1200mm long and at least 600mm high.\nThe warning sign may have bottom corner cut-outs not more than 150mm wide and not more than 100mm high if they are needed for fitting the warning sign to the pilot vehicle.\n(sch.8-sec.49-ssec.1) A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be at least 1200mm long and at least 600mm high.\n(sch.8-sec.49-ssec.2) The warning sign may have bottom corner cut-outs not more than 150mm wide and not more than 100mm high if they are needed for fitting the warning sign to the pilot vehicle.","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Faces of warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.50 Faces of warning sign\n\nBoth faces of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle must show—\nthe word ‘OVERSIZE’, in black capital letters at least 200mm high, and complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’, in typeface Series C(N); and\nthe words ‘LOAD AHEAD’, in black capital letters at least 100mm high, and complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’, in typeface Series D(N).\nAS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’ may be purchased from Standards Australia at <www.standards.org.au>.\nThe bottom of the letters of the word ‘OVERSIZE’ must be at least 300mm from the bottom of the warning sign.\nThe bottom of the letters of the words ‘LOAD AHEAD’ must be at least 100mm from the bottom of the warning sign.\n(sch.8-sec.50-ssec.1) Both faces of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle must show— the word ‘OVERSIZE’, in black capital letters at least 200mm high, and complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’, in typeface Series C(N); and the words ‘LOAD AHEAD’, in black capital letters at least 100mm high, and complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’, in typeface Series D(N). AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’ may be purchased from Standards Australia at <www.standards.org.au>.\n(sch.8-sec.50-ssec.2) The bottom of the letters of the word ‘OVERSIZE’ must be at least 300mm from the bottom of the warning sign.\n(sch.8-sec.50-ssec.3) The bottom of the letters of the words ‘LOAD AHEAD’ must be at least 100mm from the bottom of the warning sign.\n- (a) the word ‘OVERSIZE’, in black capital letters at least 200mm high, and complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’, in typeface Series C(N); and\n- (b) the words ‘LOAD AHEAD’, in black capital letters at least 100mm high, and complying with AS 1744 ‘Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs’, in typeface Series D(N).","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fitting warning sign","content":"### sch.8-sec.51 Fitting warning sign\n\nA warning sign on a pilot vehicle must not lean back so that there is more than 200mm measured horizontally from the top of the sign to a vertical line running through the bottom of the sign.","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Decisions of the Regulator","content":"# Decisions of the Regulator","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"sch.10-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Decisions of relevant road managers","content":"# Decisions of relevant road managers","sortOrder":150}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":699},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulation has expanded significantly from its original mass/dimension/loading focus. It now incorporates extensive vehicle safety standards (ADR compliance, electronic stability control, braking systems), environmental criteria (Euro VI emissions), intelligent transport systems (GPS monitoring for HML), and detailed administrative procedures for permits and declarations. The 2024 amendments adding 'safer freight vehicles' and automated driving system provisions show continued scope creep into vehicle technology and safety policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["47+ defined terms in section 3 alone, many with nested sub-definitions and multiple manufacturing date cutoffs","Extensive cross-referencing to ADRs (Australian Design Rules), UN ECE Regulations, and other parts of the Heavy Vehicle National Law","Multiple overlapping mass limit schemes: general limits, concessional limits, higher mass limits, quad axle exceptions, one-tonne tri-axle allowance, Euro VI allowances","Conditional logic with date-based manufacturing thresholds (e.g., buses manufactured before/after 1 January 2016 have different requirements)","Formula-based calculations for towing vehicle mass limits involving tyre revolutions, gear ratios, and engine torque","Nested exceptions and conditions throughout, particularly in Schedule 1 mass tables and vehicle eligibility criteria","Multiple permit and declaration schemes with different consent, amendment, and cancellation procedures","Technical specifications for warning lights, signs, and pilot vehicles with precise measurements (e.g., 1200mm x 450mm signs, 24W LED minimum)","Transitional provisions saving old maps and lists under amended section references"],"plain_english_summary":"This Regulation sets the technical rules under the Heavy Vehicle National Law for how heavy vehicles are loaded, sized and weighed on Australian roads. It defines mass and dimension limits, loading and securing requirements, and controlled exemptions for oversize vehicles to protect safety and infrastructure.\n\nIt affects truck and bus operators, firms moving oversized loads and road managers, and includes mechanisms for approved higher or concessional limits (e.g. HML, safer buses, Euro VI trucks) subject to route approval and conditions."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulation has expanded beyond a simple catalogue of mass, dimension and loading limits into a broader administrative and technical regime. Additions over time introduced: (a) permissive higher mass access governed by HML declarations and permits with detailed administrative procedures and local road manager consent (ss.12–26, 15–15A); (b) intelligent access monitoring requirements linking mass access to telematics and commercial service providers (s.16); (c) targeted incentives for newer, lower‑emission/safety‑equipped vehicles (Euro VI definitions and mass transfer allowances, s.3 and Schedule 5B) and a defined \"safer freight\" vehicle category (s.5B); and (d) an extensive operational rulebook for exemptions (pilot/escort vehicle specifications, warning devices, route assessment — Schedule 8). These additions shift the instrument from pure technical limits toward an implementation and access control framework that allocates the right to use heavier configurations through permits and monitoring, increasing administrative discretion, compliance costs and conditional access tied to vehicle technology and road manager approvals."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of technical defined terms in s.3 and throughout the Schedules (dozens covering vehicle types, axle groups, device types and measurement terms).","Multiple schedules (at least Schedules 1–10 plus substantive Parts) containing dense technical tables and measurement rules (axle mass tables, spacing tables, dimensional tables).","Numerous cross‑references to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and other Regulations (Vehicle Standards, ADRs, UN ECE Regulations) that require external materials to interpret fully (e.g. s.6, s.5B, various ADR references in s.3).","Layered exceptions and conditional allowances (concessional mass limits, quad‑axle exceptions, higher mass limits, tri‑axle transfer, Euro VI allowances) producing nested logic and precedence rules (see s.7, s.8 and Schedules 2–5B).","Administrative complexity in HML regime: declarations, permits, road manager consent, maps/lists, amendment, suspension and review procedures (ss.12–19, 20–35, 15A).","Operational conditions with technical equipment and contractual requirements (intelligent access monitoring and agreements, s.16) adding technical‑legal compliance layers.","Detailed safety and operational prescriptions for exemptions (Schedule 8) including pilot/escort vehicle specs, warning lights/signs, route assessment rules and night/time restrictions — many conditional and context dependent.","Multiple decision types that are reviewable and procedural notice periods (Schedule 10, ss.17, 30) increasing legal procedural complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (plain mechanical summary)**\n\n- Sets the mass (weight), dimension (size) and loading rules that apply to heavy vehicles used on Australian roads. (See s.6, Schedule 1 and Schedule 6.)\n- Defines many technical categories of vehicles (for example, \"eligible 2‑axle bus\", \"Euro VI vehicle\", \"safer freight vehicle\") and technical measurements (for example, \"rear overhang\", \"section width of tyre\") used throughout the rules. (See s.3 and s.4.)\n- Lists the baseline or \"general\" mass and dimension limits and then specifies a number of exceptions and adjustments (concessional limits, higher mass limits (HML), quad‑axle exceptions, tri‑axle transfers, Euro VI transfer allowances). (See s.6–s.7 and Schedules 1–5B.)\n- Provides a system for permitting higher mass use (HML declarations and HML permits) and sets out how the Regulator and local road managers must consult, give consent, impose conditions and publish maps or lists of authorised routes/areas. (See ss.12–26 and ss.15–15A.)\n- Requires that where higher mass access is granted subject to \"intelligent access\" (electronic monitoring), vehicles must be fitted with approved monitoring systems and covered by an intelligent access agreement. (See s.16.)\n- Gives the Regulator broad administrative powers to amend, suspend or cancel HML declarations and permits on safety or infrastructure grounds and prescribes procedural steps (notice, consultation, timeframes). (See ss.17–19 and ss.29–33.)\n- Prescribes detailed dimension limits (length, width, height, rear overhang, trailer limits) and how to measure them (including treatment of mirrors and front devices). (See Schedule 6.)\n- States loading requirements and performance standards for securing loads. (See s.38 and Schedule 7.)\n- Sets conditions and safety equipment requirements for oversize/overmass exemptions and permits, including pilot/escort vehicle standards, warning lights/signs, travel restrictions, route assessment and other operational rules. (See s.39 and Schedule 8.)\n\n**Who this affects**\n\n- Vehicle operators and owners of heavy vehicles (freight companies, bus operators, agricultural operators, special purpose vehicle owners). They must ensure vehicle mass, configuration and dimensions comply (or hold and comply with a permit/declaration). (See s.6, s.21.)\n- Drivers and operators who use HML authorisations: they must fit monitoring tech and comply with permit conditions and route/road conditions. (See s.16, s.24.)\n- The Regulator (the national heavy vehicle regulator) and relevant road managers/road authorities: they make declarations, grant permits, impose conditions, publish route maps and approve consent. (See ss.12–15, ss.40–43.)\n- Service providers (intelligent access service providers) who supply approved telematics systems for monitored HML access.\n- Police and transport enforcement agencies that enforce the rules and may act as escort/escort vehicles under defined conditions.\n\n**Why it matters (official purpose and how the rules achieve it mechanically)**\n\n- Officially the regime balances road safety and infrastructure protection against efficient freight movement by: (a) prescribing safe mass/dimension/load limits; (b) providing controlled pathways (HML declarations/permits) to allow heavier vehicles where infrastructure and safety assessment permit; and (c) placing operational and monitoring conditions on higher mass use. (See ss.6, 12–18, 16.)\n- Mechanically, it achieves that balance via a combination of technical limits (weight per axle, spacing-based limits, dimensional caps), administrative gatekeeping (permits, road manager consent), and operational controls (intelligent access monitoring, pilot vehicles, warning lights/signs). (See Schedules 1 & 6; ss.14, 16, Schedule 8.)\n\n**Costs, incentives and trade‑offs (practical testing of the official purpose)**n\n- Who pays: vehicle operators pay the direct compliance costs — vehicle design or retrofit (tyres, axles, brakes), fitment of intelligent access telematics, signage and escort/pilot services, route assessments and permit application fees. Local road managers bear assessment costs and potential additional maintenance or remediation costs if heavier vehicles are permitted. (See s.21, s.16, ss.14, 15A.)\n- Who decides: the Regulator is the decision‑maker for national declarations and permits; relevant road managers must consent for routes/areas they control and may request amendment or cancellation on infrastructure or community impact grounds. This dual role spreads decision power between a central regulator and local road managers. (See ss.12–15, 18, 23.)\n- Incentives created: the law creates an incentive for operators to use newer, better‑equipped vehicles (for example, Euro VI or vehicles meeting \"safer freight\" standards) because such vehicles can attract higher mass allowances. This concentrates benefits to operators who can afford newer fleets. (See s.3 definitions (Euro VI), Schedule 5B and Schedule references.)\n- Compliance burden and implementation risk: the regime is procedurally heavy — mapping of authorised routes, publishing notices, obtaining multi‑party consents, and meeting technical monitoring standards require administrative capacity and create transaction costs. There is operational risk if telematics are not integrated smoothly or if road managers and the Regulator disagree about consent. (See ss.15–15A, 14, 23.)\n- Opportunity cost and trade‑offs: permitting higher mass on some routes can reduce transport costs per tonne (economies of scale) but increases concentrated wear and potential for localised infrastructure damage (bridges, pavements). The law manages that by allowing road manager conditions, route limits, and suspension powers, shifting conflict into an administrative negotiation. (See ss.13, 17–19, 31.)\n- Risk of concentrated benefit and rent‑seeking: because access to higher mass is conditional and requires permits and consents, firms with regulatory relationships or resources to manage permits (and to upgrade fleets) can capture the benefits. The law contains procedural checks (consultation, publication and review rights) but leaves discretion to the Regulator and local road managers. (See ss.17, 23, 45; Schedule 10 for reviewable decisions.)\n\n**Practical behaviour changes demanded by the Regulation**\n\n- Operators will either: (a) keep heavy vehicles within baseline mass/dimension rules; or (b) apply for HML permits/declarations and, if granted, equip vehicles with intelligent access telematics and meet permit conditions (ways of working, pilot vehicles, signage). (See ss.6, 20, 16, Schedule 8.)\n- Local road managers will be consulted, may impose route‑specific conditions and must monitor infrastructure impacts; they can ask for amendments or cancellations if damage or community impacts occur. (See ss.13, 18, 31.)\n\n**Implementation and compliance friction points to watch**\n\n- Technical measurement complexity: many defined technical terms and measurement rules (rear overhang line, axle spacing, tyre section width) require accurate measurement methods and expert interpretation. (See s.4, sch.6.)\n- Cross‑agency coordination: route mapping, publishing, and consent mechanisms require timely cooperation between the Regulator and road authorities; delays or inconsistent decisions can create operational uncertainty. (See ss.15–15A.)\n- Monitoring standards and data handling: intelligent access conditions require approved telematics and agreements — choice of provider, data standards, and privacy/inspection obligations are practical issues for operators and the Regulator. (See s.16.)\n\n**Where to look in the Regulation for key mechanics**\n\n- Mass framework and exceptions: s.6–s.10 and Schedules 1–5B.\n- HML declaration/permit system and administrative process: ss.12–35 (especially ss.12–16 for declarations and ss.20–35 for permits).\n- Dimension rules and measurement: Schedule 6.\n- Loading and load restraint standards: Schedule 7 (and s.38).\n- Exemption conditions, pilot/escort, warning devices: Schedule 8.\n\n(End of summary.)"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation","history":"/api/acts/heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation/history","analysis":"/api/acts/heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/heavy-vehicle-mass-dimension-and-loading-national-regulation/documents"}}