{"id":"F2008L02216","name":"National Transport Commission (Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act) Regulations 2008","slug":"national-transport-commission-model-heavy-vehicle-charges-act-regulations-2008","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"128 of 2008","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":74481,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L02216-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Regulations","content":"#### 1 Name of Regulations\n\n These Regulations are the National Transport Commission (Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act) Regulations 2008.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n These Regulations commence on the day after they are registered.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Model legislation","content":"#### 3 Model legislation\n\n For section 7 of the National Transport Commission Act 2003 (the NTC Act), Schedule 1 sets out model legislation.\n\n> Note 1: The model legislation does not have the force of law (see paragraph 7(2)(a) of the NTC Act).\n\n> Note 2: These Regulations are not subject to disallowance—see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 44(2)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003.\n\n> Note 3: These Regulations are not subject to sunsetting—see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 54(2)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary matters","content":"Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act\n\nThe following provisions are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent transport laws on the topics with which they deal. They do not, of themselves, have any legal effect.\n\n## Part 1–Preliminary matters\n\n#### 1. Name\n\n This is the Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 2. Purpose\n\n The purpose of this Act is to set the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles from 1 July 2008.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 3. Approval\n\n This Act was approved by the Australian Transport Council on 29 February 2007.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 4. Application\n\n This Act applies to heavy vehicles that have an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) of more than 4.5 tonnes.\n\n> Note: Definitions of terms used in this Act such as “MRC” are set out in the Dictionary in Schedule 2.\n\n#### 5. Examples\n\n (1) Examples are part of this Act.\n (2) An example of the operation of a provision of this Act –\n (a) is not exhaustive; and\n (b) may extend the meaning of the provision; and\n (c) does not limit the meaning of the provision, unless the contrary intention appears.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 6. Notes\n\n (1) Notes that are at the foot of a provision are part of this Act.\n (2) Marginal notes, footnotes at the bottom of a page and endnotes are not part of this Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n## Part 2–Charges and fees\n\n#### 7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 – 30/6/09\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2008 – 2009 financial year is the relevant amount set out in Table 1 for the vehicle.\n\nTable 1\n\nAnnual Registration Charges: 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5161

5161

5574

5574

Long combination truck

7120

7120

7120

7120

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

380

380

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

380

380

380

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 – 30/6/10\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2009 – 2010 financial year is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The Base Charge is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor for that year\n where –\n the Base Charge is the relevant amount set out in Table 2 for the vehicle; and\n the Annual Adjustment Factor is the percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the Base Charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 2\n\nBase Charges: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5828

5828

6295

6295

Long combination truck

8036

8036

8036

8036

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

405

405

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

1140

1190

1190

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 – 30/6/11\n\n (1) The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies, other than semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers, for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the 2010 – 2011 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n (2) The annual registration charge for semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The relevant amount set out in Table 3 is to be added to the annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that period.\n 3. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the amount determined under step 1.\n 4. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 3\n\nRegistration Charge Increments to Apply on 1 July 2010\n\n```html\n

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle or single axle group

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Semi Trailer

25

25

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

760

810

810

\n```\n\n#### 10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for any financial year after 30 June 2011 (“the relevant financial year”) is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the financial year immediately preceding the relevant financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the relevant financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\n#### 11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge\n\n A reference to the previous annual registration charge for a vehicle in sections 9 and 10 is a reference to the charge that was payable for the vehicle under this Act had the vehicle been registered for the entire relevant financial year, and regardless of whether the amount of the charge was paid or not.\n\n#### 12. Permit fees\n\n (1) The charge for the grant of a permit to operate a vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a loaded mass of more than 125 tonnes where the load being carried is an indivisible load is –\n ![](image.004.png)\n where\n\n> ESA is the sum of the equivalent standard axles for each of the rows of tyres across the trailer or trailers to be hauled under the permit by the vehicle, as determined by reference to the relevant part or parts of Table 4;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was previously found in regulation 4 (“How is N ascertained for the purposes of Part 3 of the Schedule to the Act?)”\\]\n\n> K is a reasonable estimate of the number of kilometres the vehicle will travel under the permit.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The concept of “a reasonable estimate” has been introduced so as to make it clear this section is not intended to create obligations inconsistent with duties applicable under national trade measurement legislation prohibiting the use of measuring instruments for trade, which includes “determining the amount payable as a tax, rate, toll, duty, charge or other impost (however described)”. For example, see section 4(1)(b) of the Trade Measurement Act 1989 (NSW), and the Trade Measurement Act 1990 (Qld).\\]\n\nTable 4\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The following tables replicate those currently found in Part 2 of the Schedule to the Regulations (‘Equivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers’)\\]\n\nEquivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers\n\nPart A—Trailers with rows of 8 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 0.4 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 0.6 |\n| 12 or more but less than 13 | 0.9 |\n| 13 or more but less than 14 | 1.2 |\n| 14 or more but less than 15 | 1.7 |\n| 15 or more but less than 16 | 2.2 |\n| 16 or more but less than 17 | 2.8 |\n| 17 or more but less than 18 | 3.6 |\n| 18 or more but less than 19 | 4.6 |\n| 19 or more but less than 20 | 5.7 |\n| 20 or more but less than 21 | 6.9 |\n| 21 or more but less than 22 | 8.4 |\n| 22 or more but less than 23 | 10.2 |\n| 23 or more but less than 24 | 12.1 |\n| 24 or more | 14.4 |\n\nPart B—Trailers with rows of 4 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 5 or more but less than 6 | 0.1 |\n| 6 or more but less than 7 | 0.3 |\n| 7 or more but less than 8 | 0.5 |\n| 8 or more but less than 9 | 0.9 |\n| 9 or more but less than 10 | 1.5 |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 2.2 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 3.2 |\n| 12 or more | 4.6 |\n\n (2) For the purposes of Table 4, the average load per row is the loaded mass (in tonnes) of the trailer divided by the number of rows of tyres that the trailer has.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This clause reflects the current regulation 4(3).\\]\n\n (3) In this section, indivisible load means a load comprising one item or a number of similar items that cannot, without disproportionate effort, expense or risk of damage, be divided into 2 or more smaller loads for the purpose of transport.\n\n#### 13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories\n\n If a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories of vehicle that are relevant to this Act, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that could apply to the vehicle.\n\n#### 14. Regulations\n\n The \\[relevant authority\\] may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing –\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.\n\n## Schedule 1—Annual adjustment factor\n\n#### 1. Annual adjustment factor\n\n (1) The annual adjustment factor for a financial year is to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.005.png)\n where –\n\n> RA means the Rural Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> RL means the Rural Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UA means the Urban Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UL means the Urban Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n (3) Second, the amount determined under subclause (2) is to be rounded up or down to one decimal place (rounding an amount of 0.05 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 3.55 would be rounded up to 3.6.\n\n (4) The result is the annual adjustment factor expressed as a percentage.\n\n#### 2. Adjustment factors\n\n (1) The 4 adjustment factors referred to in clause 1 (RA, RL, UA, UL) for a particular financial year are to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 1 – 6 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.006.png)\n where –\n\n> expenditure, for a financial year, means the amount specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC as being –\n\n (a) in the case of RA—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural arterial roads for that year; and\n (b) in the case of UA—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban arterial roads for that year; and\n (c) in the case of RL—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural local roads for that year; and\n (d) in the case of UL—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban local roads for that year;\n\n> index number, for a particular financial year, means the road construction and maintenance price index number for 30 June of that year published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics;\n\n> Note: Example: In August 2007 the BTRE published its index figure. As at 30 June 2007 the index number was 150.5. Thus the index number for the 2006 – 2007 financial year is 150.5.\n\n> most recent annual report of the NTC means the last annual report of the National Transport Commission that was tabled in each House of the Commonwealth Parliament before the start of the financial year for which the annual adjustment factor is being determined;\n\n> Year 1 means the financial year immediately before Year 2;\n\n> Year 2 means the financial year immediately before Year 3;\n\n> Year 3 means the financial year immediately before Year 4;\n\n> Year 4 means the financial year immediately before Year 5;\n\n> Year 5 means the financial year immediately before Year 6;\n\n> Year 6 means the financial year immediately before Year 7;\n\n> Year 7 means the financial year immediately before Year 8;\n\n> Year 8 means the latest financial year for which the amount of estimated expenditure on the relevant type of road mentioned in the definition of expenditure is specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC.\n\n> Note: Examples of the determination of Year 8\n\n> Note: Suppose that, on 1 March 2010, the most recent annual report of the NTC to have been tabled is the annual report for 2008‑2009, and that that report contains estimated expenditure figures for arterial roads up to and including the 2008 – 2009 financial year and estimated expenditure figures for local roads up to and including the 2006 – 2007 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RA and UA for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2008 – 2009 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RL and UL for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2006 – 2007 financial year.\n\n> Note: Example of the calculation of the amount of adjusted expenditure for a year\n\n> Note: Suppose that the Estimated Urban Arterial Road Expenditure for Year 4 is $2,010,000,000; that the index number for Year 4 is 129.7; and that the index number for Year 7 is 154.26. The adjusted expenditure for UA for Year 4 is $2,390,613,720 (that is (154.26/129.7) x $2,010,000,000).\n\n (3) Second, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 1 – 6 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 7 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7.\n (4) Third, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 2 – 7 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.007.png)\n (5) Fourth, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 2 – 7 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 8 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8.\n (6) Fifth, for each adjustment factor, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.008.png)\n where –\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8 – see subclause (5);\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7 – see subclause (3).\n\n> Note: Clause 3 varies the operation of this clause with respect to the calculation of RA and UA for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n\n (4) Lastly, the amount determined under subclause (6) is to be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (rounding an amount of 0.00005 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 2.35065 would be rounded up to 2.3507.\n\n (5) The result is the amount that is to be used for that adjustment factor in the formula in clause 1(2).\n\n#### 3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 – 2010\n\n (1) Despite anything to the contrary in clause 2, for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year, RA and UA are to be calculated by applying the following formula –\n ![](image.009.png)\n where –\n\n> amount of adjusted expenditure is the amount derived using the method set out in clause 2(2);\n\n> Combined Expenditure is the sum of the amounts of adjusted expenditure for the 2001 – 2002 (Year 1), 2002 – 2003 (Year 2), 2003 – 2004 (Year 3), 2004 – 2005 (Year 4), 2005 – 2006 (Year 5) and 2006 – 2007 (Year 6) financial years, and the amount of expenditure for the 2007 – 2008 (Year 7) financial year, based on the expenditure amounts set out in the annual report of the NTC for the 2007 – 2008 financial year, adjusted in the case of Years 1 – 6 using the index number for the 2007 – 2008 financial year as the numerator in the adjustment fraction;\n\n> Base Combined Expenditure is–\n\n (a) in the case of RA, $22,877,279,156;\n (b) in the case of UA, $22,628,161,494.\n (2) All terms defined in clause 2 that are used in this clause have the same meaning as they have in clause 2, unless a contrary intention appears.\n\n## Schedule 2—Dictionary\n\n#### 1. Definitions\n\n In this Act –\n\n> articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;\n\n> axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn;\n\n> axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group or quad‑axle group;\n\n> B‑double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑double lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;\n\n> B‑triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑triple lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> B‑triple middle trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);\n\n> bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;\n\n> bus (type 2) means –\n\n (a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;\n\n> compliance plate means a plate authorised to be placed on a vehicle, or taken to have been placed on a vehicle, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989;\n\n> converter dolly means a trailer with a fifth wheel coupling designed to support a semi trailer for hauling purposes;\n\n> Note: This definition differs from that found in other legislation dealing with heavy vehicles.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was amended in relation to the reference to dog trailers because the conversion to a dog trailer was thought not to accurately reflect the full spectrum of uses to which converter dollies are conventionally put. The reference to the number of axles was deleted to reflect the fact that most converter dollies have more than one axle or axle group.\\]\n\n> dog trailer means a trailer with –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and\n (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition has been amended to take account of the more specific way trailers are referred to in the charging tables. It would now be too confusing to include trailers consisting of semi trailers and converter dollies as dog trailers.\\]\n\n> drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;\n\n> driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle;\n\n> fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;\n\n> financial year means a period starting immediately after midnight on 30 June and ending at midnight on the next 30 June;\n\n> lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;\n\n> load carrying vehicle means a vehicle designed and constructed to haul or carry goods and wares in addition to any fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;\n\n> long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground;\n\n> low loader dolly means a mass‑distributing device that –\n\n (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n (b) consists of a gooseneck rigid frame; and\n (c) does not directly carry any load on itself; and\n (d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;\n\n> medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;\n\n> MRC (Mass Rating for Charging), in relation to a vehicle, means –\n\n (a) the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or\n (b) in relation to a vehicle for which there is no compliance plate‑its operating mass;\n\n> Note: GVM means Gross Vehicle Mass, GTMR means Gross Trailer Mass Rating, and ATM means Aggregate Trailer Mass.\n\n> multi‑combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> nominated means nominated by the person applying for registration;\n\n> operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, as determined by the Registration Authority having regard to the design and construction of the vehicle or of any of its components;\n\n> pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;\n\n> pole type trailer means a trailer that –\n\n (a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and\n (b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;\n\n> prime mover means a motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;\n\n> quad‑axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres;\n\n> Registration Authority means the authority that is responsible for registering vehicles;\n\n> road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles;\n\n> road related area means –\n\n (a) an area that divides a road; or\n (b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; or\n (c) an area that is open to the public and is designated for use by cyclists or animals; or\n (d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles; or\n (e) any shoulder of a road; or\n (f) an area that is a road related area for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules;\n\n> semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole type trailer) that has –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and\n (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover or a converter dolly that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover, or the converter dolly, as the case may be;\n\n> short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi trailer;\n\n> short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination –\n\n (a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and\n (b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42.5 tonnes or less;\n\n> single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;\n\n> single 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 1 metre;\n\n> special purpose vehicle means –\n\n (a) a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory, a mobile billboard or a vehicle that the regulations declare not to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage of goods or passengers; or\n (b) any of the following vehicles –\n (i) a forklift;\n (ii) a straddle carrier;\n (iii) a mobile cherry picker;\n (iv) a mobile crane; or\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This provision reflects National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation ‑‑ Road Transport Charges Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No 33 of 2006) ‑ Schedule 2.\\]\n\n (c) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition;\n\n> Note: Clause 4 contains an interpretation provision affecting this definition.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type O) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type T) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5.\n\nTable 5\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This Table replicates that currently found in the Schedule Part 1 (‘Axle load limits’) of the Regulations.\\]\n\nAxle load limits\n\n| Column 1Item No | Column 2Type of axle or axle group | Column 3Axle load limit (tonnes) |\n| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Single axles | |\n| | (a) 2 tyres | 6.0 |\n| | (b) 2 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 6.7 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 7.0 |\n| | (c) 4 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 8.5 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 9.0 |\n| 2 | Twinsteer axle groups | |\n| | (a) non‑load sharing suspensions | 10.0 |\n| | (b) load sharing suspensions | 11.0 |\n| 3 | Tandem axle groups | |\n| | (a) 4 tyres | 11.0 |\n| | (b) 4 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 13.3 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 14.0 |\n| | (c) 6 tyres | 13.0 |\n| | (d) 8 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 15.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 16.5 |\n| 4 | Tri‑axle groups | |\n| | (a) 6, 8 or 10 tyres | 15.0 |\n| | (b) 6 wide profile tyres (375mm or over): | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n| | (c) 12 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The descriptions of the groups that appeared in this table have been removed because they were not consistent with the definitions of the groups (they appear to be relics of previous legislation).\\]\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type P) means a special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for –\n\n (a) off‑road use; or\n (b) use on a road related area; or\n (c) use on an area of road that is under construction or repair;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors, self‑propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front‑end loaders.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type T) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O);\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under that definition.\n\n> tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;\n\n> tri‑axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres;\n\n> truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;\n\n> truck (type 1) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> truck (type 2) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles –\n\n (a) with single tyres; and\n (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and\n (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and\n (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> vehicle includes a trailer.\n\n#### 2. Close‑spaced axles\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group) –\n (a) 2 axles less than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: 2 axles one metre apart have been removed from paragraph (a) to avoid an overlap with the definition of tandem axle group (and for consistency with the definition of single axle group).\\]\n\n (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and\n (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.\n (2) A reference to a distance in subclause (1) is a reference to the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of –\n (a) in the case of subclause (1)(a), the 2 axles; and\n (b) in any other case, the outermost axles.\n\n#### 3. Determination of number of trailers\n\n For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck is nominated to haul –\n (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and\n (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.\n\n> Note: Nothing in this clause affects the requirement under Part 2 that a separate annual registration fee be paid for each converter dolly or low loader dolly and for each semi trailer.\n\n#### 4. Special purpose vehicles\n\n In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle –\n\n> goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> Note: Example: In the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.\n\n> passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.\n\n## Schedule 3—Consequential amendments\n\n#### 1. Amendments to the C&E Act\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1, in section 6, in the drafting note under the definition of road law, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.\n\n#### 2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Regulations) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1 –\n (a) in regulations 18(1)(i), 21(2)(a)(ix), 23(3)(b), 32(4)(b), 33(c) and 47(1) and in the note under regulation 47(3), for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”;\n (b) in the Dictionary, in the definition of registration charge, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"1. Name","sectionType":"section","heading":"1. Name","content":"#### 1. Name\n\n This is the Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"2. Purpose","sectionType":"section","heading":"2. Purpose","content":"#### 2. Purpose\n\n The purpose of this Act is to set the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles from 1 July 2008.\n \\[Local variations\\]","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"3. Approval","sectionType":"section","heading":"3. Approval","content":"#### 3. Approval\n\n This Act was approved by the Australian Transport Council on 29 February 2007.\n \\[Local variations\\]","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"4. Application","sectionType":"section","heading":"4. Application","content":"#### 4. Application\n\n This Act applies to heavy vehicles that have an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) of more than 4.5 tonnes.\n\n> Note: Definitions of terms used in this Act such as “MRC” are set out in the Dictionary in Schedule 2.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"5. Examples","sectionType":"section","heading":"5. Examples","content":"#### 5. Examples\n\n (1) Examples are part of this Act.\n (2) An example of the operation of a provision of this Act –\n (a) is not exhaustive; and\n (b) may extend the meaning of the provision; and\n (c) does not limit the meaning of the provision, unless the contrary intention appears.\n \\[Local variations\\]","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"6. Notes","sectionType":"section","heading":"6. Notes","content":"#### 6. Notes\n\n (1) Notes that are at the foot of a provision are part of this Act.\n (2) Marginal notes, footnotes at the bottom of a page and endnotes are not part of this Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Charges and fees","content":"Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act\n\nThe following provisions are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent transport laws on the topics with which they deal. They do not, of themselves, have any legal effect.\n\n## Part 1–Preliminary matters\n\n#### 1. Name\n\n This is the Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 2. Purpose\n\n The purpose of this Act is to set the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles from 1 July 2008.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 3. Approval\n\n This Act was approved by the Australian Transport Council on 29 February 2007.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 4. Application\n\n This Act applies to heavy vehicles that have an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) of more than 4.5 tonnes.\n\n> Note: Definitions of terms used in this Act such as “MRC” are set out in the Dictionary in Schedule 2.\n\n#### 5. Examples\n\n (1) Examples are part of this Act.\n (2) An example of the operation of a provision of this Act –\n (a) is not exhaustive; and\n (b) may extend the meaning of the provision; and\n (c) does not limit the meaning of the provision, unless the contrary intention appears.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 6. Notes\n\n (1) Notes that are at the foot of a provision are part of this Act.\n (2) Marginal notes, footnotes at the bottom of a page and endnotes are not part of this Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n## Part 2–Charges and fees\n\n#### 7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 – 30/6/09\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2008 – 2009 financial year is the relevant amount set out in Table 1 for the vehicle.\n\nTable 1\n\nAnnual Registration Charges: 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5161

5161

5574

5574

Long combination truck

7120

7120

7120

7120

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

380

380

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

380

380

380

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 – 30/6/10\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2009 – 2010 financial year is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The Base Charge is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor for that year\n where –\n the Base Charge is the relevant amount set out in Table 2 for the vehicle; and\n the Annual Adjustment Factor is the percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the Base Charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 2\n\nBase Charges: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5828

5828

6295

6295

Long combination truck

8036

8036

8036

8036

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

405

405

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

1140

1190

1190

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 – 30/6/11\n\n (1) The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies, other than semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers, for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the 2010 – 2011 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n (2) The annual registration charge for semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The relevant amount set out in Table 3 is to be added to the annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that period.\n 3. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the amount determined under step 1.\n 4. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 3\n\nRegistration Charge Increments to Apply on 1 July 2010\n\n```html\n

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle or single axle group

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Semi Trailer

25

25

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

760

810

810

\n```\n\n#### 10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for any financial year after 30 June 2011 (“the relevant financial year”) is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the financial year immediately preceding the relevant financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the relevant financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\n#### 11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge\n\n A reference to the previous annual registration charge for a vehicle in sections 9 and 10 is a reference to the charge that was payable for the vehicle under this Act had the vehicle been registered for the entire relevant financial year, and regardless of whether the amount of the charge was paid or not.\n\n#### 12. Permit fees\n\n (1) The charge for the grant of a permit to operate a vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a loaded mass of more than 125 tonnes where the load being carried is an indivisible load is –\n ![](image.004.png)\n where\n\n> ESA is the sum of the equivalent standard axles for each of the rows of tyres across the trailer or trailers to be hauled under the permit by the vehicle, as determined by reference to the relevant part or parts of Table 4;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was previously found in regulation 4 (“How is N ascertained for the purposes of Part 3 of the Schedule to the Act?)”\\]\n\n> K is a reasonable estimate of the number of kilometres the vehicle will travel under the permit.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The concept of “a reasonable estimate” has been introduced so as to make it clear this section is not intended to create obligations inconsistent with duties applicable under national trade measurement legislation prohibiting the use of measuring instruments for trade, which includes “determining the amount payable as a tax, rate, toll, duty, charge or other impost (however described)”. For example, see section 4(1)(b) of the Trade Measurement Act 1989 (NSW), and the Trade Measurement Act 1990 (Qld).\\]\n\nTable 4\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The following tables replicate those currently found in Part 2 of the Schedule to the Regulations (‘Equivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers’)\\]\n\nEquivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers\n\nPart A—Trailers with rows of 8 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 0.4 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 0.6 |\n| 12 or more but less than 13 | 0.9 |\n| 13 or more but less than 14 | 1.2 |\n| 14 or more but less than 15 | 1.7 |\n| 15 or more but less than 16 | 2.2 |\n| 16 or more but less than 17 | 2.8 |\n| 17 or more but less than 18 | 3.6 |\n| 18 or more but less than 19 | 4.6 |\n| 19 or more but less than 20 | 5.7 |\n| 20 or more but less than 21 | 6.9 |\n| 21 or more but less than 22 | 8.4 |\n| 22 or more but less than 23 | 10.2 |\n| 23 or more but less than 24 | 12.1 |\n| 24 or more | 14.4 |\n\nPart B—Trailers with rows of 4 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 5 or more but less than 6 | 0.1 |\n| 6 or more but less than 7 | 0.3 |\n| 7 or more but less than 8 | 0.5 |\n| 8 or more but less than 9 | 0.9 |\n| 9 or more but less than 10 | 1.5 |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 2.2 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 3.2 |\n| 12 or more | 4.6 |\n\n (2) For the purposes of Table 4, the average load per row is the loaded mass (in tonnes) of the trailer divided by the number of rows of tyres that the trailer has.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This clause reflects the current regulation 4(3).\\]\n\n (3) In this section, indivisible load means a load comprising one item or a number of similar items that cannot, without disproportionate effort, expense or risk of damage, be divided into 2 or more smaller loads for the purpose of transport.\n\n#### 13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories\n\n If a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories of vehicle that are relevant to this Act, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that could apply to the vehicle.\n\n#### 14. Regulations\n\n The \\[relevant authority\\] may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing –\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.\n\n## Schedule 1—Annual adjustment factor\n\n#### 1. Annual adjustment factor\n\n (1) The annual adjustment factor for a financial year is to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.005.png)\n where –\n\n> RA means the Rural Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> RL means the Rural Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UA means the Urban Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UL means the Urban Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n (3) Second, the amount determined under subclause (2) is to be rounded up or down to one decimal place (rounding an amount of 0.05 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 3.55 would be rounded up to 3.6.\n\n (4) The result is the annual adjustment factor expressed as a percentage.\n\n#### 2. Adjustment factors\n\n (1) The 4 adjustment factors referred to in clause 1 (RA, RL, UA, UL) for a particular financial year are to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 1 – 6 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.006.png)\n where –\n\n> expenditure, for a financial year, means the amount specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC as being –\n\n (a) in the case of RA—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural arterial roads for that year; and\n (b) in the case of UA—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban arterial roads for that year; and\n (c) in the case of RL—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural local roads for that year; and\n (d) in the case of UL—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban local roads for that year;\n\n> index number, for a particular financial year, means the road construction and maintenance price index number for 30 June of that year published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics;\n\n> Note: Example: In August 2007 the BTRE published its index figure. As at 30 June 2007 the index number was 150.5. Thus the index number for the 2006 – 2007 financial year is 150.5.\n\n> most recent annual report of the NTC means the last annual report of the National Transport Commission that was tabled in each House of the Commonwealth Parliament before the start of the financial year for which the annual adjustment factor is being determined;\n\n> Year 1 means the financial year immediately before Year 2;\n\n> Year 2 means the financial year immediately before Year 3;\n\n> Year 3 means the financial year immediately before Year 4;\n\n> Year 4 means the financial year immediately before Year 5;\n\n> Year 5 means the financial year immediately before Year 6;\n\n> Year 6 means the financial year immediately before Year 7;\n\n> Year 7 means the financial year immediately before Year 8;\n\n> Year 8 means the latest financial year for which the amount of estimated expenditure on the relevant type of road mentioned in the definition of expenditure is specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC.\n\n> Note: Examples of the determination of Year 8\n\n> Note: Suppose that, on 1 March 2010, the most recent annual report of the NTC to have been tabled is the annual report for 2008‑2009, and that that report contains estimated expenditure figures for arterial roads up to and including the 2008 – 2009 financial year and estimated expenditure figures for local roads up to and including the 2006 – 2007 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RA and UA for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2008 – 2009 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RL and UL for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2006 – 2007 financial year.\n\n> Note: Example of the calculation of the amount of adjusted expenditure for a year\n\n> Note: Suppose that the Estimated Urban Arterial Road Expenditure for Year 4 is $2,010,000,000; that the index number for Year 4 is 129.7; and that the index number for Year 7 is 154.26. The adjusted expenditure for UA for Year 4 is $2,390,613,720 (that is (154.26/129.7) x $2,010,000,000).\n\n (3) Second, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 1 – 6 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 7 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7.\n (4) Third, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 2 – 7 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.007.png)\n (5) Fourth, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 2 – 7 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 8 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8.\n (6) Fifth, for each adjustment factor, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.008.png)\n where –\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8 – see subclause (5);\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7 – see subclause (3).\n\n> Note: Clause 3 varies the operation of this clause with respect to the calculation of RA and UA for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n\n (4) Lastly, the amount determined under subclause (6) is to be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (rounding an amount of 0.00005 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 2.35065 would be rounded up to 2.3507.\n\n (5) The result is the amount that is to be used for that adjustment factor in the formula in clause 1(2).\n\n#### 3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 – 2010\n\n (1) Despite anything to the contrary in clause 2, for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year, RA and UA are to be calculated by applying the following formula –\n ![](image.009.png)\n where –\n\n> amount of adjusted expenditure is the amount derived using the method set out in clause 2(2);\n\n> Combined Expenditure is the sum of the amounts of adjusted expenditure for the 2001 – 2002 (Year 1), 2002 – 2003 (Year 2), 2003 – 2004 (Year 3), 2004 – 2005 (Year 4), 2005 – 2006 (Year 5) and 2006 – 2007 (Year 6) financial years, and the amount of expenditure for the 2007 – 2008 (Year 7) financial year, based on the expenditure amounts set out in the annual report of the NTC for the 2007 – 2008 financial year, adjusted in the case of Years 1 – 6 using the index number for the 2007 – 2008 financial year as the numerator in the adjustment fraction;\n\n> Base Combined Expenditure is–\n\n (a) in the case of RA, $22,877,279,156;\n (b) in the case of UA, $22,628,161,494.\n (2) All terms defined in clause 2 that are used in this clause have the same meaning as they have in clause 2, unless a contrary intention appears.\n\n## Schedule 2—Dictionary\n\n#### 1. Definitions\n\n In this Act –\n\n> articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;\n\n> axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn;\n\n> axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group or quad‑axle group;\n\n> B‑double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑double lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;\n\n> B‑triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑triple lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> B‑triple middle trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);\n\n> bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;\n\n> bus (type 2) means –\n\n (a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;\n\n> compliance plate means a plate authorised to be placed on a vehicle, or taken to have been placed on a vehicle, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989;\n\n> converter dolly means a trailer with a fifth wheel coupling designed to support a semi trailer for hauling purposes;\n\n> Note: This definition differs from that found in other legislation dealing with heavy vehicles.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was amended in relation to the reference to dog trailers because the conversion to a dog trailer was thought not to accurately reflect the full spectrum of uses to which converter dollies are conventionally put. The reference to the number of axles was deleted to reflect the fact that most converter dollies have more than one axle or axle group.\\]\n\n> dog trailer means a trailer with –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and\n (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition has been amended to take account of the more specific way trailers are referred to in the charging tables. It would now be too confusing to include trailers consisting of semi trailers and converter dollies as dog trailers.\\]\n\n> drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;\n\n> driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle;\n\n> fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;\n\n> financial year means a period starting immediately after midnight on 30 June and ending at midnight on the next 30 June;\n\n> lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;\n\n> load carrying vehicle means a vehicle designed and constructed to haul or carry goods and wares in addition to any fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;\n\n> long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground;\n\n> low loader dolly means a mass‑distributing device that –\n\n (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n (b) consists of a gooseneck rigid frame; and\n (c) does not directly carry any load on itself; and\n (d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;\n\n> medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;\n\n> MRC (Mass Rating for Charging), in relation to a vehicle, means –\n\n (a) the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or\n (b) in relation to a vehicle for which there is no compliance plate‑its operating mass;\n\n> Note: GVM means Gross Vehicle Mass, GTMR means Gross Trailer Mass Rating, and ATM means Aggregate Trailer Mass.\n\n> multi‑combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> nominated means nominated by the person applying for registration;\n\n> operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, as determined by the Registration Authority having regard to the design and construction of the vehicle or of any of its components;\n\n> pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;\n\n> pole type trailer means a trailer that –\n\n (a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and\n (b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;\n\n> prime mover means a motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;\n\n> quad‑axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres;\n\n> Registration Authority means the authority that is responsible for registering vehicles;\n\n> road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles;\n\n> road related area means –\n\n (a) an area that divides a road; or\n (b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; or\n (c) an area that is open to the public and is designated for use by cyclists or animals; or\n (d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles; or\n (e) any shoulder of a road; or\n (f) an area that is a road related area for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules;\n\n> semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole type trailer) that has –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and\n (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover or a converter dolly that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover, or the converter dolly, as the case may be;\n\n> short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi trailer;\n\n> short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination –\n\n (a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and\n (b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42.5 tonnes or less;\n\n> single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;\n\n> single 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 1 metre;\n\n> special purpose vehicle means –\n\n (a) a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory, a mobile billboard or a vehicle that the regulations declare not to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage of goods or passengers; or\n (b) any of the following vehicles –\n (i) a forklift;\n (ii) a straddle carrier;\n (iii) a mobile cherry picker;\n (iv) a mobile crane; or\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This provision reflects National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation ‑‑ Road Transport Charges Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No 33 of 2006) ‑ Schedule 2.\\]\n\n (c) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition;\n\n> Note: Clause 4 contains an interpretation provision affecting this definition.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type O) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type T) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5.\n\nTable 5\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This Table replicates that currently found in the Schedule Part 1 (‘Axle load limits’) of the Regulations.\\]\n\nAxle load limits\n\n| Column 1Item No | Column 2Type of axle or axle group | Column 3Axle load limit (tonnes) |\n| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Single axles | |\n| | (a) 2 tyres | 6.0 |\n| | (b) 2 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 6.7 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 7.0 |\n| | (c) 4 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 8.5 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 9.0 |\n| 2 | Twinsteer axle groups | |\n| | (a) non‑load sharing suspensions | 10.0 |\n| | (b) load sharing suspensions | 11.0 |\n| 3 | Tandem axle groups | |\n| | (a) 4 tyres | 11.0 |\n| | (b) 4 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 13.3 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 14.0 |\n| | (c) 6 tyres | 13.0 |\n| | (d) 8 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 15.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 16.5 |\n| 4 | Tri‑axle groups | |\n| | (a) 6, 8 or 10 tyres | 15.0 |\n| | (b) 6 wide profile tyres (375mm or over): | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n| | (c) 12 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The descriptions of the groups that appeared in this table have been removed because they were not consistent with the definitions of the groups (they appear to be relics of previous legislation).\\]\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type P) means a special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for –\n\n (a) off‑road use; or\n (b) use on a road related area; or\n (c) use on an area of road that is under construction or repair;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors, self‑propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front‑end loaders.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type T) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O);\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under that definition.\n\n> tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;\n\n> tri‑axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres;\n\n> truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;\n\n> truck (type 1) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> truck (type 2) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles –\n\n (a) with single tyres; and\n (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and\n (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and\n (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> vehicle includes a trailer.\n\n#### 2. Close‑spaced axles\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group) –\n (a) 2 axles less than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: 2 axles one metre apart have been removed from paragraph (a) to avoid an overlap with the definition of tandem axle group (and for consistency with the definition of single axle group).\\]\n\n (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and\n (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.\n (2) A reference to a distance in subclause (1) is a reference to the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of –\n (a) in the case of subclause (1)(a), the 2 axles; and\n (b) in any other case, the outermost axles.\n\n#### 3. Determination of number of trailers\n\n For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck is nominated to haul –\n (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and\n (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.\n\n> Note: Nothing in this clause affects the requirement under Part 2 that a separate annual registration fee be paid for each converter dolly or low loader dolly and for each semi trailer.\n\n#### 4. Special purpose vehicles\n\n In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle –\n\n> goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> Note: Example: In the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.\n\n> passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.\n\n## Schedule 3—Consequential amendments\n\n#### 1. Amendments to the C&E Act\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1, in section 6, in the drafting note under the definition of road law, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.\n\n#### 2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Regulations) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1 –\n (a) in regulations 18(1)(i), 21(2)(a)(ix), 23(3)(b), 32(4)(b), 33(c) and 47(1) and in the note under regulation 47(3), for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”;\n (b) in the Dictionary, in the definition of registration charge, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 —","sectionType":"section","heading":"7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 — 30/6/09","content":"#### 7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 – 30/6/09\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2008 – 2009 financial year is the relevant amount set out in Table 1 for the vehicle.\n\nTable 1\n\nAnnual Registration Charges: 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5161

5161

5574

5574

Long combination truck

7120

7120

7120

7120

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

380

380

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

380

380

380

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 —","sectionType":"section","heading":"8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 — 30/6/10","content":"#### 8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 – 30/6/10\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2009 – 2010 financial year is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The Base Charge is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor for that year\n where –\n the Base Charge is the relevant amount set out in Table 2 for the vehicle; and\n the Annual Adjustment Factor is the percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the Base Charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 2\n\nBase Charges: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5828

5828

6295

6295

Long combination truck

8036

8036

8036

8036

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

405

405

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

1140

1190

1190

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 —","sectionType":"section","heading":"9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 — 30/6/11","content":"#### 9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 – 30/6/11\n\n (1) The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies, other than semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers, for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the 2010 – 2011 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n (2) The annual registration charge for semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The relevant amount set out in Table 3 is to be added to the annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that period.\n 3. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the amount determined under step 1.\n 4. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 3\n\nRegistration Charge Increments to Apply on 1 July 2010\n\n```html\n

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle or single axle group

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Semi Trailer

25

25

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

760

810

810

\n```","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"10. Annual registration charges: after 3","sectionType":"section","heading":"10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11","content":"#### 10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for any financial year after 30 June 2011 (“the relevant financial year”) is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the financial year immediately preceding the relevant financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the relevant financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"11. Clarification of meaning of previous","sectionType":"section","heading":"11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge","content":"#### 11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge\n\n A reference to the previous annual registration charge for a vehicle in sections 9 and 10 is a reference to the charge that was payable for the vehicle under this Act had the vehicle been registered for the entire relevant financial year, and regardless of whether the amount of the charge was paid or not.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"12. Permit fees","sectionType":"section","heading":"12. Permit fees","content":"#### 12. Permit fees\n\n (1) The charge for the grant of a permit to operate a vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a loaded mass of more than 125 tonnes where the load being carried is an indivisible load is –\n ![](image.004.png)\n where\n\n> ESA is the sum of the equivalent standard axles for each of the rows of tyres across the trailer or trailers to be hauled under the permit by the vehicle, as determined by reference to the relevant part or parts of Table 4;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was previously found in regulation 4 (“How is N ascertained for the purposes of Part 3 of the Schedule to the Act?)”\\]\n\n> K is a reasonable estimate of the number of kilometres the vehicle will travel under the permit.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The concept of “a reasonable estimate” has been introduced so as to make it clear this section is not intended to create obligations inconsistent with duties applicable under national trade measurement legislation prohibiting the use of measuring instruments for trade, which includes “determining the amount payable as a tax, rate, toll, duty, charge or other impost (however described)”. For example, see section 4(1)(b) of the Trade Measurement Act 1989 (NSW), and the Trade Measurement Act 1990 (Qld).\\]\n\nTable 4\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The following tables replicate those currently found in Part 2 of the Schedule to the Regulations (‘Equivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers’)\\]\n\nEquivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers\n\nPart A—Trailers with rows of 8 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 0.4 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 0.6 |\n| 12 or more but less than 13 | 0.9 |\n| 13 or more but less than 14 | 1.2 |\n| 14 or more but less than 15 | 1.7 |\n| 15 or more but less than 16 | 2.2 |\n| 16 or more but less than 17 | 2.8 |\n| 17 or more but less than 18 | 3.6 |\n| 18 or more but less than 19 | 4.6 |\n| 19 or more but less than 20 | 5.7 |\n| 20 or more but less than 21 | 6.9 |\n| 21 or more but less than 22 | 8.4 |\n| 22 or more but less than 23 | 10.2 |\n| 23 or more but less than 24 | 12.1 |\n| 24 or more | 14.4 |\n\nPart B—Trailers with rows of 4 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 5 or more but less than 6 | 0.1 |\n| 6 or more but less than 7 | 0.3 |\n| 7 or more but less than 8 | 0.5 |\n| 8 or more but less than 9 | 0.9 |\n| 9 or more but less than 10 | 1.5 |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 2.2 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 3.2 |\n| 12 or more | 4.6 |\n\n (2) For the purposes of Table 4, the average load per row is the loaded mass (in tonnes) of the trailer divided by the number of rows of tyres that the trailer has.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This clause reflects the current regulation 4(3).\\]\n\n (3) In this section, indivisible load means a load comprising one item or a number of similar items that cannot, without disproportionate effort, expense or risk of damage, be divided into 2 or more smaller loads for the purpose of transport.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories","sectionType":"section","heading":"13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories","content":"#### 13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories\n\n If a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories of vehicle that are relevant to this Act, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that could apply to the vehicle.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"14. Regulations","sectionType":"section","heading":"14. Regulations","content":"#### 14. Regulations\n\n The \\[relevant authority\\] may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing –\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Annual adjustment factor","content":"Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act\n\nThe following provisions are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent transport laws on the topics with which they deal. They do not, of themselves, have any legal effect.\n\n## Part 1–Preliminary matters\n\n#### 1. Name\n\n This is the Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 2. Purpose\n\n The purpose of this Act is to set the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles from 1 July 2008.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 3. Approval\n\n This Act was approved by the Australian Transport Council on 29 February 2007.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 4. Application\n\n This Act applies to heavy vehicles that have an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) of more than 4.5 tonnes.\n\n> Note: Definitions of terms used in this Act such as “MRC” are set out in the Dictionary in Schedule 2.\n\n#### 5. Examples\n\n (1) Examples are part of this Act.\n (2) An example of the operation of a provision of this Act –\n (a) is not exhaustive; and\n (b) may extend the meaning of the provision; and\n (c) does not limit the meaning of the provision, unless the contrary intention appears.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 6. Notes\n\n (1) Notes that are at the foot of a provision are part of this Act.\n (2) Marginal notes, footnotes at the bottom of a page and endnotes are not part of this Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n## Part 2–Charges and fees\n\n#### 7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 – 30/6/09\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2008 – 2009 financial year is the relevant amount set out in Table 1 for the vehicle.\n\nTable 1\n\nAnnual Registration Charges: 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5161

5161

5574

5574

Long combination truck

7120

7120

7120

7120

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

380

380

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

380

380

380

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 – 30/6/10\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2009 – 2010 financial year is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The Base Charge is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor for that year\n where –\n the Base Charge is the relevant amount set out in Table 2 for the vehicle; and\n the Annual Adjustment Factor is the percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the Base Charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 2\n\nBase Charges: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5828

5828

6295

6295

Long combination truck

8036

8036

8036

8036

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

405

405

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

1140

1190

1190

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 – 30/6/11\n\n (1) The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies, other than semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers, for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the 2010 – 2011 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n (2) The annual registration charge for semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The relevant amount set out in Table 3 is to be added to the annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that period.\n 3. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the amount determined under step 1.\n 4. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 3\n\nRegistration Charge Increments to Apply on 1 July 2010\n\n```html\n

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle or single axle group

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Semi Trailer

25

25

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

760

810

810

\n```\n\n#### 10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for any financial year after 30 June 2011 (“the relevant financial year”) is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the financial year immediately preceding the relevant financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the relevant financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\n#### 11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge\n\n A reference to the previous annual registration charge for a vehicle in sections 9 and 10 is a reference to the charge that was payable for the vehicle under this Act had the vehicle been registered for the entire relevant financial year, and regardless of whether the amount of the charge was paid or not.\n\n#### 12. Permit fees\n\n (1) The charge for the grant of a permit to operate a vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a loaded mass of more than 125 tonnes where the load being carried is an indivisible load is –\n ![](image.004.png)\n where\n\n> ESA is the sum of the equivalent standard axles for each of the rows of tyres across the trailer or trailers to be hauled under the permit by the vehicle, as determined by reference to the relevant part or parts of Table 4;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was previously found in regulation 4 (“How is N ascertained for the purposes of Part 3 of the Schedule to the Act?)”\\]\n\n> K is a reasonable estimate of the number of kilometres the vehicle will travel under the permit.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The concept of “a reasonable estimate” has been introduced so as to make it clear this section is not intended to create obligations inconsistent with duties applicable under national trade measurement legislation prohibiting the use of measuring instruments for trade, which includes “determining the amount payable as a tax, rate, toll, duty, charge or other impost (however described)”. For example, see section 4(1)(b) of the Trade Measurement Act 1989 (NSW), and the Trade Measurement Act 1990 (Qld).\\]\n\nTable 4\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The following tables replicate those currently found in Part 2 of the Schedule to the Regulations (‘Equivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers’)\\]\n\nEquivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers\n\nPart A—Trailers with rows of 8 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 0.4 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 0.6 |\n| 12 or more but less than 13 | 0.9 |\n| 13 or more but less than 14 | 1.2 |\n| 14 or more but less than 15 | 1.7 |\n| 15 or more but less than 16 | 2.2 |\n| 16 or more but less than 17 | 2.8 |\n| 17 or more but less than 18 | 3.6 |\n| 18 or more but less than 19 | 4.6 |\n| 19 or more but less than 20 | 5.7 |\n| 20 or more but less than 21 | 6.9 |\n| 21 or more but less than 22 | 8.4 |\n| 22 or more but less than 23 | 10.2 |\n| 23 or more but less than 24 | 12.1 |\n| 24 or more | 14.4 |\n\nPart B—Trailers with rows of 4 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 5 or more but less than 6 | 0.1 |\n| 6 or more but less than 7 | 0.3 |\n| 7 or more but less than 8 | 0.5 |\n| 8 or more but less than 9 | 0.9 |\n| 9 or more but less than 10 | 1.5 |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 2.2 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 3.2 |\n| 12 or more | 4.6 |\n\n (2) For the purposes of Table 4, the average load per row is the loaded mass (in tonnes) of the trailer divided by the number of rows of tyres that the trailer has.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This clause reflects the current regulation 4(3).\\]\n\n (3) In this section, indivisible load means a load comprising one item or a number of similar items that cannot, without disproportionate effort, expense or risk of damage, be divided into 2 or more smaller loads for the purpose of transport.\n\n#### 13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories\n\n If a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories of vehicle that are relevant to this Act, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that could apply to the vehicle.\n\n#### 14. Regulations\n\n The \\[relevant authority\\] may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing –\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.\n\n## Schedule 1—Annual adjustment factor\n\n#### 1. Annual adjustment factor\n\n (1) The annual adjustment factor for a financial year is to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.005.png)\n where –\n\n> RA means the Rural Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> RL means the Rural Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UA means the Urban Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UL means the Urban Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n (3) Second, the amount determined under subclause (2) is to be rounded up or down to one decimal place (rounding an amount of 0.05 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 3.55 would be rounded up to 3.6.\n\n (4) The result is the annual adjustment factor expressed as a percentage.\n\n#### 2. Adjustment factors\n\n (1) The 4 adjustment factors referred to in clause 1 (RA, RL, UA, UL) for a particular financial year are to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 1 – 6 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.006.png)\n where –\n\n> expenditure, for a financial year, means the amount specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC as being –\n\n (a) in the case of RA—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural arterial roads for that year; and\n (b) in the case of UA—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban arterial roads for that year; and\n (c) in the case of RL—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural local roads for that year; and\n (d) in the case of UL—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban local roads for that year;\n\n> index number, for a particular financial year, means the road construction and maintenance price index number for 30 June of that year published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics;\n\n> Note: Example: In August 2007 the BTRE published its index figure. As at 30 June 2007 the index number was 150.5. Thus the index number for the 2006 – 2007 financial year is 150.5.\n\n> most recent annual report of the NTC means the last annual report of the National Transport Commission that was tabled in each House of the Commonwealth Parliament before the start of the financial year for which the annual adjustment factor is being determined;\n\n> Year 1 means the financial year immediately before Year 2;\n\n> Year 2 means the financial year immediately before Year 3;\n\n> Year 3 means the financial year immediately before Year 4;\n\n> Year 4 means the financial year immediately before Year 5;\n\n> Year 5 means the financial year immediately before Year 6;\n\n> Year 6 means the financial year immediately before Year 7;\n\n> Year 7 means the financial year immediately before Year 8;\n\n> Year 8 means the latest financial year for which the amount of estimated expenditure on the relevant type of road mentioned in the definition of expenditure is specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC.\n\n> Note: Examples of the determination of Year 8\n\n> Note: Suppose that, on 1 March 2010, the most recent annual report of the NTC to have been tabled is the annual report for 2008‑2009, and that that report contains estimated expenditure figures for arterial roads up to and including the 2008 – 2009 financial year and estimated expenditure figures for local roads up to and including the 2006 – 2007 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RA and UA for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2008 – 2009 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RL and UL for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2006 – 2007 financial year.\n\n> Note: Example of the calculation of the amount of adjusted expenditure for a year\n\n> Note: Suppose that the Estimated Urban Arterial Road Expenditure for Year 4 is $2,010,000,000; that the index number for Year 4 is 129.7; and that the index number for Year 7 is 154.26. The adjusted expenditure for UA for Year 4 is $2,390,613,720 (that is (154.26/129.7) x $2,010,000,000).\n\n (3) Second, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 1 – 6 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 7 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7.\n (4) Third, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 2 – 7 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.007.png)\n (5) Fourth, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 2 – 7 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 8 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8.\n (6) Fifth, for each adjustment factor, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.008.png)\n where –\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8 – see subclause (5);\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7 – see subclause (3).\n\n> Note: Clause 3 varies the operation of this clause with respect to the calculation of RA and UA for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n\n (4) Lastly, the amount determined under subclause (6) is to be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (rounding an amount of 0.00005 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 2.35065 would be rounded up to 2.3507.\n\n (5) The result is the amount that is to be used for that adjustment factor in the formula in clause 1(2).\n\n#### 3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 – 2010\n\n (1) Despite anything to the contrary in clause 2, for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year, RA and UA are to be calculated by applying the following formula –\n ![](image.009.png)\n where –\n\n> amount of adjusted expenditure is the amount derived using the method set out in clause 2(2);\n\n> Combined Expenditure is the sum of the amounts of adjusted expenditure for the 2001 – 2002 (Year 1), 2002 – 2003 (Year 2), 2003 – 2004 (Year 3), 2004 – 2005 (Year 4), 2005 – 2006 (Year 5) and 2006 – 2007 (Year 6) financial years, and the amount of expenditure for the 2007 – 2008 (Year 7) financial year, based on the expenditure amounts set out in the annual report of the NTC for the 2007 – 2008 financial year, adjusted in the case of Years 1 – 6 using the index number for the 2007 – 2008 financial year as the numerator in the adjustment fraction;\n\n> Base Combined Expenditure is–\n\n (a) in the case of RA, $22,877,279,156;\n (b) in the case of UA, $22,628,161,494.\n (2) All terms defined in clause 2 that are used in this clause have the same meaning as they have in clause 2, unless a contrary intention appears.\n\n## Schedule 2—Dictionary\n\n#### 1. Definitions\n\n In this Act –\n\n> articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;\n\n> axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn;\n\n> axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group or quad‑axle group;\n\n> B‑double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑double lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;\n\n> B‑triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑triple lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> B‑triple middle trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);\n\n> bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;\n\n> bus (type 2) means –\n\n (a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;\n\n> compliance plate means a plate authorised to be placed on a vehicle, or taken to have been placed on a vehicle, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989;\n\n> converter dolly means a trailer with a fifth wheel coupling designed to support a semi trailer for hauling purposes;\n\n> Note: This definition differs from that found in other legislation dealing with heavy vehicles.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was amended in relation to the reference to dog trailers because the conversion to a dog trailer was thought not to accurately reflect the full spectrum of uses to which converter dollies are conventionally put. The reference to the number of axles was deleted to reflect the fact that most converter dollies have more than one axle or axle group.\\]\n\n> dog trailer means a trailer with –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and\n (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition has been amended to take account of the more specific way trailers are referred to in the charging tables. It would now be too confusing to include trailers consisting of semi trailers and converter dollies as dog trailers.\\]\n\n> drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;\n\n> driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle;\n\n> fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;\n\n> financial year means a period starting immediately after midnight on 30 June and ending at midnight on the next 30 June;\n\n> lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;\n\n> load carrying vehicle means a vehicle designed and constructed to haul or carry goods and wares in addition to any fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;\n\n> long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground;\n\n> low loader dolly means a mass‑distributing device that –\n\n (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n (b) consists of a gooseneck rigid frame; and\n (c) does not directly carry any load on itself; and\n (d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;\n\n> medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;\n\n> MRC (Mass Rating for Charging), in relation to a vehicle, means –\n\n (a) the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or\n (b) in relation to a vehicle for which there is no compliance plate‑its operating mass;\n\n> Note: GVM means Gross Vehicle Mass, GTMR means Gross Trailer Mass Rating, and ATM means Aggregate Trailer Mass.\n\n> multi‑combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> nominated means nominated by the person applying for registration;\n\n> operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, as determined by the Registration Authority having regard to the design and construction of the vehicle or of any of its components;\n\n> pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;\n\n> pole type trailer means a trailer that –\n\n (a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and\n (b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;\n\n> prime mover means a motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;\n\n> quad‑axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres;\n\n> Registration Authority means the authority that is responsible for registering vehicles;\n\n> road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles;\n\n> road related area means –\n\n (a) an area that divides a road; or\n (b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; or\n (c) an area that is open to the public and is designated for use by cyclists or animals; or\n (d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles; or\n (e) any shoulder of a road; or\n (f) an area that is a road related area for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules;\n\n> semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole type trailer) that has –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and\n (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover or a converter dolly that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover, or the converter dolly, as the case may be;\n\n> short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi trailer;\n\n> short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination –\n\n (a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and\n (b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42.5 tonnes or less;\n\n> single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;\n\n> single 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 1 metre;\n\n> special purpose vehicle means –\n\n (a) a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory, a mobile billboard or a vehicle that the regulations declare not to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage of goods or passengers; or\n (b) any of the following vehicles –\n (i) a forklift;\n (ii) a straddle carrier;\n (iii) a mobile cherry picker;\n (iv) a mobile crane; or\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This provision reflects National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation ‑‑ Road Transport Charges Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No 33 of 2006) ‑ Schedule 2.\\]\n\n (c) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition;\n\n> Note: Clause 4 contains an interpretation provision affecting this definition.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type O) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type T) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5.\n\nTable 5\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This Table replicates that currently found in the Schedule Part 1 (‘Axle load limits’) of the Regulations.\\]\n\nAxle load limits\n\n| Column 1Item No | Column 2Type of axle or axle group | Column 3Axle load limit (tonnes) |\n| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Single axles | |\n| | (a) 2 tyres | 6.0 |\n| | (b) 2 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 6.7 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 7.0 |\n| | (c) 4 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 8.5 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 9.0 |\n| 2 | Twinsteer axle groups | |\n| | (a) non‑load sharing suspensions | 10.0 |\n| | (b) load sharing suspensions | 11.0 |\n| 3 | Tandem axle groups | |\n| | (a) 4 tyres | 11.0 |\n| | (b) 4 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 13.3 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 14.0 |\n| | (c) 6 tyres | 13.0 |\n| | (d) 8 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 15.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 16.5 |\n| 4 | Tri‑axle groups | |\n| | (a) 6, 8 or 10 tyres | 15.0 |\n| | (b) 6 wide profile tyres (375mm or over): | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n| | (c) 12 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The descriptions of the groups that appeared in this table have been removed because they were not consistent with the definitions of the groups (they appear to be relics of previous legislation).\\]\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type P) means a special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for –\n\n (a) off‑road use; or\n (b) use on a road related area; or\n (c) use on an area of road that is under construction or repair;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors, self‑propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front‑end loaders.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type T) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O);\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under that definition.\n\n> tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;\n\n> tri‑axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres;\n\n> truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;\n\n> truck (type 1) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> truck (type 2) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles –\n\n (a) with single tyres; and\n (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and\n (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and\n (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> vehicle includes a trailer.\n\n#### 2. Close‑spaced axles\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group) –\n (a) 2 axles less than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: 2 axles one metre apart have been removed from paragraph (a) to avoid an overlap with the definition of tandem axle group (and for consistency with the definition of single axle group).\\]\n\n (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and\n (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.\n (2) A reference to a distance in subclause (1) is a reference to the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of –\n (a) in the case of subclause (1)(a), the 2 axles; and\n (b) in any other case, the outermost axles.\n\n#### 3. Determination of number of trailers\n\n For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck is nominated to haul –\n (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and\n (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.\n\n> Note: Nothing in this clause affects the requirement under Part 2 that a separate annual registration fee be paid for each converter dolly or low loader dolly and for each semi trailer.\n\n#### 4. Special purpose vehicles\n\n In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle –\n\n> goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> Note: Example: In the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.\n\n> passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.\n\n## Schedule 3—Consequential amendments\n\n#### 1. Amendments to the C&E Act\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1, in section 6, in the drafting note under the definition of road law, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.\n\n#### 2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Regulations) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1 –\n (a) in regulations 18(1)(i), 21(2)(a)(ix), 23(3)(b), 32(4)(b), 33(c) and 47(1) and in the note under regulation 47(3), for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”;\n (b) in the Dictionary, in the definition of registration charge, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"1. Annual adjustment factor","sectionType":"section","heading":"1. Annual adjustment factor","content":"#### 1. Annual adjustment factor\n\n (1) The annual adjustment factor for a financial year is to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.005.png)\n where –\n\n> RA means the Rural Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> RL means the Rural Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UA means the Urban Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UL means the Urban Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n (3) Second, the amount determined under subclause (2) is to be rounded up or down to one decimal place (rounding an amount of 0.05 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 3.55 would be rounded up to 3.6.\n\n (4) The result is the annual adjustment factor expressed as a percentage.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"2. Adjustment factors","sectionType":"section","heading":"2. Adjustment factors","content":"#### 2. Adjustment factors\n\n (1) The 4 adjustment factors referred to in clause 1 (RA, RL, UA, UL) for a particular financial year are to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 1 – 6 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.006.png)\n where –\n\n> expenditure, for a financial year, means the amount specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC as being –\n\n (a) in the case of RA—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural arterial roads for that year; and\n (b) in the case of UA—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban arterial roads for that year; and\n (c) in the case of RL—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural local roads for that year; and\n (d) in the case of UL—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban local roads for that year;\n\n> index number, for a particular financial year, means the road construction and maintenance price index number for 30 June of that year published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics;\n\n> Note: Example: In August 2007 the BTRE published its index figure. As at 30 June 2007 the index number was 150.5. Thus the index number for the 2006 – 2007 financial year is 150.5.\n\n> most recent annual report of the NTC means the last annual report of the National Transport Commission that was tabled in each House of the Commonwealth Parliament before the start of the financial year for which the annual adjustment factor is being determined;\n\n> Year 1 means the financial year immediately before Year 2;\n\n> Year 2 means the financial year immediately before Year 3;\n\n> Year 3 means the financial year immediately before Year 4;\n\n> Year 4 means the financial year immediately before Year 5;\n\n> Year 5 means the financial year immediately before Year 6;\n\n> Year 6 means the financial year immediately before Year 7;\n\n> Year 7 means the financial year immediately before Year 8;\n\n> Year 8 means the latest financial year for which the amount of estimated expenditure on the relevant type of road mentioned in the definition of expenditure is specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC.\n\n> Note: Examples of the determination of Year 8\n\n> Note: Suppose that, on 1 March 2010, the most recent annual report of the NTC to have been tabled is the annual report for 2008‑2009, and that that report contains estimated expenditure figures for arterial roads up to and including the 2008 – 2009 financial year and estimated expenditure figures for local roads up to and including the 2006 – 2007 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RA and UA for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2008 – 2009 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RL and UL for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2006 – 2007 financial year.\n\n> Note: Example of the calculation of the amount of adjusted expenditure for a year\n\n> Note: Suppose that the Estimated Urban Arterial Road Expenditure for Year 4 is $2,010,000,000; that the index number for Year 4 is 129.7; and that the index number for Year 7 is 154.26. The adjusted expenditure for UA for Year 4 is $2,390,613,720 (that is (154.26/129.7) x $2,010,000,000).\n\n (3) Second, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 1 – 6 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 7 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7.\n (4) Third, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 2 – 7 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.007.png)\n (5) Fourth, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 2 – 7 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 8 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8.\n (6) Fifth, for each adjustment factor, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.008.png)\n where –\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8 – see subclause (5);\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7 – see subclause (3).\n\n> Note: Clause 3 varies the operation of this clause with respect to the calculation of RA and UA for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n\n (4) Lastly, the amount determined under subclause (6) is to be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (rounding an amount of 0.00005 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 2.35065 would be rounded up to 2.3507.\n\n (5) The result is the amount that is to be used for that adjustment factor in the formula in clause 1(2).","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"3. Transitional provision in relation to","sectionType":"section","heading":"3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 — 2010","content":"#### 3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 – 2010\n\n (1) Despite anything to the contrary in clause 2, for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year, RA and UA are to be calculated by applying the following formula –\n ![](image.009.png)\n where –\n\n> amount of adjusted expenditure is the amount derived using the method set out in clause 2(2);\n\n> Combined Expenditure is the sum of the amounts of adjusted expenditure for the 2001 – 2002 (Year 1), 2002 – 2003 (Year 2), 2003 – 2004 (Year 3), 2004 – 2005 (Year 4), 2005 – 2006 (Year 5) and 2006 – 2007 (Year 6) financial years, and the amount of expenditure for the 2007 – 2008 (Year 7) financial year, based on the expenditure amounts set out in the annual report of the NTC for the 2007 – 2008 financial year, adjusted in the case of Years 1 – 6 using the index number for the 2007 – 2008 financial year as the numerator in the adjustment fraction;\n\n> Base Combined Expenditure is–\n\n (a) in the case of RA, $22,877,279,156;\n (b) in the case of UA, $22,628,161,494.\n (2) All terms defined in clause 2 that are used in this clause have the same meaning as they have in clause 2, unless a contrary intention appears.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dictionary","content":"Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act\n\nThe following provisions are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent transport laws on the topics with which they deal. They do not, of themselves, have any legal effect.\n\n## Part 1–Preliminary matters\n\n#### 1. Name\n\n This is the Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 2. Purpose\n\n The purpose of this Act is to set the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles from 1 July 2008.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 3. Approval\n\n This Act was approved by the Australian Transport Council on 29 February 2007.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 4. Application\n\n This Act applies to heavy vehicles that have an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) of more than 4.5 tonnes.\n\n> Note: Definitions of terms used in this Act such as “MRC” are set out in the Dictionary in Schedule 2.\n\n#### 5. Examples\n\n (1) Examples are part of this Act.\n (2) An example of the operation of a provision of this Act –\n (a) is not exhaustive; and\n (b) may extend the meaning of the provision; and\n (c) does not limit the meaning of the provision, unless the contrary intention appears.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 6. Notes\n\n (1) Notes that are at the foot of a provision are part of this Act.\n (2) Marginal notes, footnotes at the bottom of a page and endnotes are not part of this Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n## Part 2–Charges and fees\n\n#### 7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 – 30/6/09\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2008 – 2009 financial year is the relevant amount set out in Table 1 for the vehicle.\n\nTable 1\n\nAnnual Registration Charges: 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5161

5161

5574

5574

Long combination truck

7120

7120

7120

7120

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

380

380

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

380

380

380

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 – 30/6/10\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2009 – 2010 financial year is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The Base Charge is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor for that year\n where –\n the Base Charge is the relevant amount set out in Table 2 for the vehicle; and\n the Annual Adjustment Factor is the percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the Base Charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 2\n\nBase Charges: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5828

5828

6295

6295

Long combination truck

8036

8036

8036

8036

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

405

405

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

1140

1190

1190

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 – 30/6/11\n\n (1) The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies, other than semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers, for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the 2010 – 2011 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n (2) The annual registration charge for semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The relevant amount set out in Table 3 is to be added to the annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that period.\n 3. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the amount determined under step 1.\n 4. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 3\n\nRegistration Charge Increments to Apply on 1 July 2010\n\n```html\n

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle or single axle group

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Semi Trailer

25

25

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

760

810

810

\n```\n\n#### 10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for any financial year after 30 June 2011 (“the relevant financial year”) is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the financial year immediately preceding the relevant financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the relevant financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\n#### 11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge\n\n A reference to the previous annual registration charge for a vehicle in sections 9 and 10 is a reference to the charge that was payable for the vehicle under this Act had the vehicle been registered for the entire relevant financial year, and regardless of whether the amount of the charge was paid or not.\n\n#### 12. Permit fees\n\n (1) The charge for the grant of a permit to operate a vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a loaded mass of more than 125 tonnes where the load being carried is an indivisible load is –\n ![](image.004.png)\n where\n\n> ESA is the sum of the equivalent standard axles for each of the rows of tyres across the trailer or trailers to be hauled under the permit by the vehicle, as determined by reference to the relevant part or parts of Table 4;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was previously found in regulation 4 (“How is N ascertained for the purposes of Part 3 of the Schedule to the Act?)”\\]\n\n> K is a reasonable estimate of the number of kilometres the vehicle will travel under the permit.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The concept of “a reasonable estimate” has been introduced so as to make it clear this section is not intended to create obligations inconsistent with duties applicable under national trade measurement legislation prohibiting the use of measuring instruments for trade, which includes “determining the amount payable as a tax, rate, toll, duty, charge or other impost (however described)”. For example, see section 4(1)(b) of the Trade Measurement Act 1989 (NSW), and the Trade Measurement Act 1990 (Qld).\\]\n\nTable 4\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The following tables replicate those currently found in Part 2 of the Schedule to the Regulations (‘Equivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers’)\\]\n\nEquivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers\n\nPart A—Trailers with rows of 8 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 0.4 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 0.6 |\n| 12 or more but less than 13 | 0.9 |\n| 13 or more but less than 14 | 1.2 |\n| 14 or more but less than 15 | 1.7 |\n| 15 or more but less than 16 | 2.2 |\n| 16 or more but less than 17 | 2.8 |\n| 17 or more but less than 18 | 3.6 |\n| 18 or more but less than 19 | 4.6 |\n| 19 or more but less than 20 | 5.7 |\n| 20 or more but less than 21 | 6.9 |\n| 21 or more but less than 22 | 8.4 |\n| 22 or more but less than 23 | 10.2 |\n| 23 or more but less than 24 | 12.1 |\n| 24 or more | 14.4 |\n\nPart B—Trailers with rows of 4 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 5 or more but less than 6 | 0.1 |\n| 6 or more but less than 7 | 0.3 |\n| 7 or more but less than 8 | 0.5 |\n| 8 or more but less than 9 | 0.9 |\n| 9 or more but less than 10 | 1.5 |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 2.2 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 3.2 |\n| 12 or more | 4.6 |\n\n (2) For the purposes of Table 4, the average load per row is the loaded mass (in tonnes) of the trailer divided by the number of rows of tyres that the trailer has.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This clause reflects the current regulation 4(3).\\]\n\n (3) In this section, indivisible load means a load comprising one item or a number of similar items that cannot, without disproportionate effort, expense or risk of damage, be divided into 2 or more smaller loads for the purpose of transport.\n\n#### 13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories\n\n If a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories of vehicle that are relevant to this Act, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that could apply to the vehicle.\n\n#### 14. Regulations\n\n The \\[relevant authority\\] may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing –\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.\n\n## Schedule 1—Annual adjustment factor\n\n#### 1. Annual adjustment factor\n\n (1) The annual adjustment factor for a financial year is to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.005.png)\n where –\n\n> RA means the Rural Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> RL means the Rural Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UA means the Urban Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UL means the Urban Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n (3) Second, the amount determined under subclause (2) is to be rounded up or down to one decimal place (rounding an amount of 0.05 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 3.55 would be rounded up to 3.6.\n\n (4) The result is the annual adjustment factor expressed as a percentage.\n\n#### 2. Adjustment factors\n\n (1) The 4 adjustment factors referred to in clause 1 (RA, RL, UA, UL) for a particular financial year are to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 1 – 6 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.006.png)\n where –\n\n> expenditure, for a financial year, means the amount specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC as being –\n\n (a) in the case of RA—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural arterial roads for that year; and\n (b) in the case of UA—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban arterial roads for that year; and\n (c) in the case of RL—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural local roads for that year; and\n (d) in the case of UL—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban local roads for that year;\n\n> index number, for a particular financial year, means the road construction and maintenance price index number for 30 June of that year published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics;\n\n> Note: Example: In August 2007 the BTRE published its index figure. As at 30 June 2007 the index number was 150.5. Thus the index number for the 2006 – 2007 financial year is 150.5.\n\n> most recent annual report of the NTC means the last annual report of the National Transport Commission that was tabled in each House of the Commonwealth Parliament before the start of the financial year for which the annual adjustment factor is being determined;\n\n> Year 1 means the financial year immediately before Year 2;\n\n> Year 2 means the financial year immediately before Year 3;\n\n> Year 3 means the financial year immediately before Year 4;\n\n> Year 4 means the financial year immediately before Year 5;\n\n> Year 5 means the financial year immediately before Year 6;\n\n> Year 6 means the financial year immediately before Year 7;\n\n> Year 7 means the financial year immediately before Year 8;\n\n> Year 8 means the latest financial year for which the amount of estimated expenditure on the relevant type of road mentioned in the definition of expenditure is specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC.\n\n> Note: Examples of the determination of Year 8\n\n> Note: Suppose that, on 1 March 2010, the most recent annual report of the NTC to have been tabled is the annual report for 2008‑2009, and that that report contains estimated expenditure figures for arterial roads up to and including the 2008 – 2009 financial year and estimated expenditure figures for local roads up to and including the 2006 – 2007 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RA and UA for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2008 – 2009 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RL and UL for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2006 – 2007 financial year.\n\n> Note: Example of the calculation of the amount of adjusted expenditure for a year\n\n> Note: Suppose that the Estimated Urban Arterial Road Expenditure for Year 4 is $2,010,000,000; that the index number for Year 4 is 129.7; and that the index number for Year 7 is 154.26. The adjusted expenditure for UA for Year 4 is $2,390,613,720 (that is (154.26/129.7) x $2,010,000,000).\n\n (3) Second, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 1 – 6 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 7 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7.\n (4) Third, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 2 – 7 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.007.png)\n (5) Fourth, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 2 – 7 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 8 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8.\n (6) Fifth, for each adjustment factor, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.008.png)\n where –\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8 – see subclause (5);\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7 – see subclause (3).\n\n> Note: Clause 3 varies the operation of this clause with respect to the calculation of RA and UA for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n\n (4) Lastly, the amount determined under subclause (6) is to be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (rounding an amount of 0.00005 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 2.35065 would be rounded up to 2.3507.\n\n (5) The result is the amount that is to be used for that adjustment factor in the formula in clause 1(2).\n\n#### 3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 – 2010\n\n (1) Despite anything to the contrary in clause 2, for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year, RA and UA are to be calculated by applying the following formula –\n ![](image.009.png)\n where –\n\n> amount of adjusted expenditure is the amount derived using the method set out in clause 2(2);\n\n> Combined Expenditure is the sum of the amounts of adjusted expenditure for the 2001 – 2002 (Year 1), 2002 – 2003 (Year 2), 2003 – 2004 (Year 3), 2004 – 2005 (Year 4), 2005 – 2006 (Year 5) and 2006 – 2007 (Year 6) financial years, and the amount of expenditure for the 2007 – 2008 (Year 7) financial year, based on the expenditure amounts set out in the annual report of the NTC for the 2007 – 2008 financial year, adjusted in the case of Years 1 – 6 using the index number for the 2007 – 2008 financial year as the numerator in the adjustment fraction;\n\n> Base Combined Expenditure is–\n\n (a) in the case of RA, $22,877,279,156;\n (b) in the case of UA, $22,628,161,494.\n (2) All terms defined in clause 2 that are used in this clause have the same meaning as they have in clause 2, unless a contrary intention appears.\n\n## Schedule 2—Dictionary\n\n#### 1. Definitions\n\n In this Act –\n\n> articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;\n\n> axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn;\n\n> axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group or quad‑axle group;\n\n> B‑double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑double lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;\n\n> B‑triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑triple lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> B‑triple middle trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);\n\n> bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;\n\n> bus (type 2) means –\n\n (a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;\n\n> compliance plate means a plate authorised to be placed on a vehicle, or taken to have been placed on a vehicle, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989;\n\n> converter dolly means a trailer with a fifth wheel coupling designed to support a semi trailer for hauling purposes;\n\n> Note: This definition differs from that found in other legislation dealing with heavy vehicles.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was amended in relation to the reference to dog trailers because the conversion to a dog trailer was thought not to accurately reflect the full spectrum of uses to which converter dollies are conventionally put. The reference to the number of axles was deleted to reflect the fact that most converter dollies have more than one axle or axle group.\\]\n\n> dog trailer means a trailer with –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and\n (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition has been amended to take account of the more specific way trailers are referred to in the charging tables. It would now be too confusing to include trailers consisting of semi trailers and converter dollies as dog trailers.\\]\n\n> drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;\n\n> driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle;\n\n> fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;\n\n> financial year means a period starting immediately after midnight on 30 June and ending at midnight on the next 30 June;\n\n> lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;\n\n> load carrying vehicle means a vehicle designed and constructed to haul or carry goods and wares in addition to any fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;\n\n> long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground;\n\n> low loader dolly means a mass‑distributing device that –\n\n (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n (b) consists of a gooseneck rigid frame; and\n (c) does not directly carry any load on itself; and\n (d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;\n\n> medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;\n\n> MRC (Mass Rating for Charging), in relation to a vehicle, means –\n\n (a) the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or\n (b) in relation to a vehicle for which there is no compliance plate‑its operating mass;\n\n> Note: GVM means Gross Vehicle Mass, GTMR means Gross Trailer Mass Rating, and ATM means Aggregate Trailer Mass.\n\n> multi‑combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> nominated means nominated by the person applying for registration;\n\n> operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, as determined by the Registration Authority having regard to the design and construction of the vehicle or of any of its components;\n\n> pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;\n\n> pole type trailer means a trailer that –\n\n (a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and\n (b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;\n\n> prime mover means a motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;\n\n> quad‑axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres;\n\n> Registration Authority means the authority that is responsible for registering vehicles;\n\n> road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles;\n\n> road related area means –\n\n (a) an area that divides a road; or\n (b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; or\n (c) an area that is open to the public and is designated for use by cyclists or animals; or\n (d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles; or\n (e) any shoulder of a road; or\n (f) an area that is a road related area for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules;\n\n> semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole type trailer) that has –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and\n (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover or a converter dolly that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover, or the converter dolly, as the case may be;\n\n> short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi trailer;\n\n> short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination –\n\n (a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and\n (b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42.5 tonnes or less;\n\n> single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;\n\n> single 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 1 metre;\n\n> special purpose vehicle means –\n\n (a) a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory, a mobile billboard or a vehicle that the regulations declare not to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage of goods or passengers; or\n (b) any of the following vehicles –\n (i) a forklift;\n (ii) a straddle carrier;\n (iii) a mobile cherry picker;\n (iv) a mobile crane; or\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This provision reflects National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation ‑‑ Road Transport Charges Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No 33 of 2006) ‑ Schedule 2.\\]\n\n (c) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition;\n\n> Note: Clause 4 contains an interpretation provision affecting this definition.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type O) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type T) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5.\n\nTable 5\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This Table replicates that currently found in the Schedule Part 1 (‘Axle load limits’) of the Regulations.\\]\n\nAxle load limits\n\n| Column 1Item No | Column 2Type of axle or axle group | Column 3Axle load limit (tonnes) |\n| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Single axles | |\n| | (a) 2 tyres | 6.0 |\n| | (b) 2 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 6.7 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 7.0 |\n| | (c) 4 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 8.5 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 9.0 |\n| 2 | Twinsteer axle groups | |\n| | (a) non‑load sharing suspensions | 10.0 |\n| | (b) load sharing suspensions | 11.0 |\n| 3 | Tandem axle groups | |\n| | (a) 4 tyres | 11.0 |\n| | (b) 4 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 13.3 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 14.0 |\n| | (c) 6 tyres | 13.0 |\n| | (d) 8 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 15.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 16.5 |\n| 4 | Tri‑axle groups | |\n| | (a) 6, 8 or 10 tyres | 15.0 |\n| | (b) 6 wide profile tyres (375mm or over): | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n| | (c) 12 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The descriptions of the groups that appeared in this table have been removed because they were not consistent with the definitions of the groups (they appear to be relics of previous legislation).\\]\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type P) means a special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for –\n\n (a) off‑road use; or\n (b) use on a road related area; or\n (c) use on an area of road that is under construction or repair;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors, self‑propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front‑end loaders.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type T) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O);\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under that definition.\n\n> tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;\n\n> tri‑axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres;\n\n> truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;\n\n> truck (type 1) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> truck (type 2) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles –\n\n (a) with single tyres; and\n (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and\n (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and\n (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> vehicle includes a trailer.\n\n#### 2. Close‑spaced axles\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group) –\n (a) 2 axles less than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: 2 axles one metre apart have been removed from paragraph (a) to avoid an overlap with the definition of tandem axle group (and for consistency with the definition of single axle group).\\]\n\n (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and\n (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.\n (2) A reference to a distance in subclause (1) is a reference to the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of –\n (a) in the case of subclause (1)(a), the 2 axles; and\n (b) in any other case, the outermost axles.\n\n#### 3. Determination of number of trailers\n\n For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck is nominated to haul –\n (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and\n (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.\n\n> Note: Nothing in this clause affects the requirement under Part 2 that a separate annual registration fee be paid for each converter dolly or low loader dolly and for each semi trailer.\n\n#### 4. Special purpose vehicles\n\n In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle –\n\n> goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> Note: Example: In the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.\n\n> passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.\n\n## Schedule 3—Consequential amendments\n\n#### 1. Amendments to the C&E Act\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1, in section 6, in the drafting note under the definition of road law, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.\n\n#### 2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Regulations) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1 –\n (a) in regulations 18(1)(i), 21(2)(a)(ix), 23(3)(b), 32(4)(b), 33(c) and 47(1) and in the note under regulation 47(3), for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”;\n (b) in the Dictionary, in the definition of registration charge, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"1. Definitions","sectionType":"section","heading":"1. Definitions","content":"#### 1. Definitions\n\n In this Act –\n\n> articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;\n\n> axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn;\n\n> axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group or quad‑axle group;\n\n> B‑double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑double lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;\n\n> B‑triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑triple lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> B‑triple middle trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);\n\n> bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;\n\n> bus (type 2) means –\n\n (a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;\n\n> compliance plate means a plate authorised to be placed on a vehicle, or taken to have been placed on a vehicle, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989;\n\n> converter dolly means a trailer with a fifth wheel coupling designed to support a semi trailer for hauling purposes;\n\n> Note: This definition differs from that found in other legislation dealing with heavy vehicles.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was amended in relation to the reference to dog trailers because the conversion to a dog trailer was thought not to accurately reflect the full spectrum of uses to which converter dollies are conventionally put. The reference to the number of axles was deleted to reflect the fact that most converter dollies have more than one axle or axle group.\\]\n\n> dog trailer means a trailer with –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and\n (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition has been amended to take account of the more specific way trailers are referred to in the charging tables. It would now be too confusing to include trailers consisting of semi trailers and converter dollies as dog trailers.\\]\n\n> drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;\n\n> driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle;\n\n> fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;\n\n> financial year means a period starting immediately after midnight on 30 June and ending at midnight on the next 30 June;\n\n> lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;\n\n> load carrying vehicle means a vehicle designed and constructed to haul or carry goods and wares in addition to any fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;\n\n> long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground;\n\n> low loader dolly means a mass‑distributing device that –\n\n (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n (b) consists of a gooseneck rigid frame; and\n (c) does not directly carry any load on itself; and\n (d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;\n\n> medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;\n\n> MRC (Mass Rating for Charging), in relation to a vehicle, means –\n\n (a) the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or\n (b) in relation to a vehicle for which there is no compliance plate‑its operating mass;\n\n> Note: GVM means Gross Vehicle Mass, GTMR means Gross Trailer Mass Rating, and ATM means Aggregate Trailer Mass.\n\n> multi‑combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> nominated means nominated by the person applying for registration;\n\n> operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, as determined by the Registration Authority having regard to the design and construction of the vehicle or of any of its components;\n\n> pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;\n\n> pole type trailer means a trailer that –\n\n (a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and\n (b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;\n\n> prime mover means a motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;\n\n> quad‑axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres;\n\n> Registration Authority means the authority that is responsible for registering vehicles;\n\n> road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles;\n\n> road related area means –\n\n (a) an area that divides a road; or\n (b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; or\n (c) an area that is open to the public and is designated for use by cyclists or animals; or\n (d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles; or\n (e) any shoulder of a road; or\n (f) an area that is a road related area for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules;\n\n> semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole type trailer) that has –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and\n (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover or a converter dolly that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover, or the converter dolly, as the case may be;\n\n> short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi trailer;\n\n> short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination –\n\n (a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and\n (b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42.5 tonnes or less;\n\n> single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;\n\n> single 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 1 metre;\n\n> special purpose vehicle means –\n\n (a) a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory, a mobile billboard or a vehicle that the regulations declare not to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage of goods or passengers; or\n (b) any of the following vehicles –\n (i) a forklift;\n (ii) a straddle carrier;\n (iii) a mobile cherry picker;\n (iv) a mobile crane; or\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This provision reflects National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation ‑‑ Road Transport Charges Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No 33 of 2006) ‑ Schedule 2.\\]\n\n (c) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition;\n\n> Note: Clause 4 contains an interpretation provision affecting this definition.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type O) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type T) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5.\n\nTable 5\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This Table replicates that currently found in the Schedule Part 1 (‘Axle load limits’) of the Regulations.\\]\n\nAxle load limits\n\n| Column 1Item No | Column 2Type of axle or axle group | Column 3Axle load limit (tonnes) |\n| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Single axles | |\n| | (a) 2 tyres | 6.0 |\n| | (b) 2 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 6.7 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 7.0 |\n| | (c) 4 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 8.5 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 9.0 |\n| 2 | Twinsteer axle groups | |\n| | (a) non‑load sharing suspensions | 10.0 |\n| | (b) load sharing suspensions | 11.0 |\n| 3 | Tandem axle groups | |\n| | (a) 4 tyres | 11.0 |\n| | (b) 4 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 13.3 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 14.0 |\n| | (c) 6 tyres | 13.0 |\n| | (d) 8 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 15.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 16.5 |\n| 4 | Tri‑axle groups | |\n| | (a) 6, 8 or 10 tyres | 15.0 |\n| | (b) 6 wide profile tyres (375mm or over): | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n| | (c) 12 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The descriptions of the groups that appeared in this table have been removed because they were not consistent with the definitions of the groups (they appear to be relics of previous legislation).\\]\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type P) means a special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for –\n\n (a) off‑road use; or\n (b) use on a road related area; or\n (c) use on an area of road that is under construction or repair;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors, self‑propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front‑end loaders.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type T) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O);\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under that definition.\n\n> tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;\n\n> tri‑axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres;\n\n> truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;\n\n> truck (type 1) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> truck (type 2) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles –\n\n (a) with single tyres; and\n (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and\n (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and\n (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> vehicle includes a trailer.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"2. Close‑spaced axles","sectionType":"section","heading":"2. Close‑spaced axles","content":"#### 2. Close‑spaced axles\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group) –\n (a) 2 axles less than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: 2 axles one metre apart have been removed from paragraph (a) to avoid an overlap with the definition of tandem axle group (and for consistency with the definition of single axle group).\\]\n\n (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and\n (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.\n (2) A reference to a distance in subclause (1) is a reference to the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of –\n (a) in the case of subclause (1)(a), the 2 axles; and\n (b) in any other case, the outermost axles.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"3. Determination of number of trailers","sectionType":"section","heading":"3. Determination of number of trailers","content":"#### 3. Determination of number of trailers\n\n For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck is nominated to haul –\n (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and\n (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.\n\n> Note: Nothing in this clause affects the requirement under Part 2 that a separate annual registration fee be paid for each converter dolly or low loader dolly and for each semi trailer.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"4. Special purpose vehicles","sectionType":"section","heading":"4. Special purpose vehicles","content":"#### 4. Special purpose vehicles\n\n In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle –\n\n> goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> Note: Example: In the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.\n\n> passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Consequential amendments","content":"Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act\n\nThe following provisions are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent transport laws on the topics with which they deal. They do not, of themselves, have any legal effect.\n\n## Part 1–Preliminary matters\n\n#### 1. Name\n\n This is the Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 2. Purpose\n\n The purpose of this Act is to set the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles from 1 July 2008.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 3. Approval\n\n This Act was approved by the Australian Transport Council on 29 February 2007.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 4. Application\n\n This Act applies to heavy vehicles that have an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) of more than 4.5 tonnes.\n\n> Note: Definitions of terms used in this Act such as “MRC” are set out in the Dictionary in Schedule 2.\n\n#### 5. Examples\n\n (1) Examples are part of this Act.\n (2) An example of the operation of a provision of this Act –\n (a) is not exhaustive; and\n (b) may extend the meaning of the provision; and\n (c) does not limit the meaning of the provision, unless the contrary intention appears.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n#### 6. Notes\n\n (1) Notes that are at the foot of a provision are part of this Act.\n (2) Marginal notes, footnotes at the bottom of a page and endnotes are not part of this Act.\n \\[Local variations\\]\n\n## Part 2–Charges and fees\n\n#### 7. Annual registration charges: 1/7/08 – 30/6/09\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2008 – 2009 financial year is the relevant amount set out in Table 1 for the vehicle.\n\nTable 1\n\nAnnual Registration Charges: 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5161

5161

5574

5574

Long combination truck

7120

7120

7120

7120

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

380

380

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

380

380

380

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 8. Annual registration charges: 1/7/09 – 30/6/10\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for the 2009 – 2010 financial year is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The Base Charge is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor for that year\n where –\n the Base Charge is the relevant amount set out in Table 2 for the vehicle; and\n the Annual Adjustment Factor is the percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the Base Charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 2\n\nBase Charges: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010\n\n```html\n

Division 1 ‑ Load carrying vehicles ($)

Vehicle Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 axles

5 or more axles

Trucks

Truck (type 1)

380

652

652

652

Truck (type 2)

652

859

859

859

Short combination truck

652

859

1593

1593

Medium combination truck

5828

5828

6295

6295

Long combination truck

8036

8036

8036

8036

Prime Movers

Short combination prime mover

1000

3930

4322

4322

Multi‑combination prime mover

7050

7050

7755

7755

Division 2 ‑ Trailers

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Pig Trailer

380

380

380

380

Dog Trailer

380

380

380

380

Semi Trailer

380

380

405

405

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

380

1140

1190

1190

Converter dolly or low loader dolly

380

380

380

380

Division 3 – Buses ($)

Bus Type

2 axles

3 axles

4 or more axles

Bus (type 1)

380

Bus (type 2)

380

2087

2087

Articulated bus

380

380

Division 4 ‑ Special purpose vehicles

Special purpose vehicle (type P)

No charge

Special purpose vehicle (type T)

248

Special purpose vehicle (type O)

Calculated using the formula:

310 \"\" (310 \"\" Number axles over 2)

\n```\n\n#### 9. Annual registration charges: 1/7/10 – 30/6/11\n\n (1) The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies, other than semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers, for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the 2010 – 2011 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n (2) The annual registration charge for semi trailers, B‑double lead trailers and B‑triple lead and middle trailers for the 2010 – 2011 financial year is to be calculated as follows –\n 1. The relevant amount set out in Table 3 is to be added to the annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n 2. The result is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for that period.\n 3. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the amount determined under step 1.\n 4. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\nTable 3\n\nRegistration Charge Increments to Apply on 1 July 2010\n\n```html\n

Charge ($) per axle

Single axle or single axle group

Tandem axle group

Tri‑axle group

Quad‑axle group and above

Trailer type

Semi Trailer

25

25

B‑Double lead trailer and B‑triple lead and middle trailers

760

810

810

\n```\n\n#### 10. Annual registration charges: after 30/6/11\n\n The annual registration charge for a vehicle to which this Act applies for any financial year after 30 June 2011 (“the relevant financial year”) is to be calculated as follows:\n 1. The annual registration charge that was payable for the vehicle for the financial year immediately preceding the relevant financial year (“the previous annual registration charge”) is to be multiplied by the Annual Adjustment Factor percentage determined under Schedule 1 for the relevant financial year.\n 2. The result is to be added to, or subtracted from (if the percentage was negative), the previous annual registration charge.\n 3. The result is to be rounded up or down to the nearest whole dollar amount (rounding an amount of 50 cents upwards).\n\n#### 11. Clarification of meaning of previous annual registration charge\n\n A reference to the previous annual registration charge for a vehicle in sections 9 and 10 is a reference to the charge that was payable for the vehicle under this Act had the vehicle been registered for the entire relevant financial year, and regardless of whether the amount of the charge was paid or not.\n\n#### 12. Permit fees\n\n (1) The charge for the grant of a permit to operate a vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a loaded mass of more than 125 tonnes where the load being carried is an indivisible load is –\n ![](image.004.png)\n where\n\n> ESA is the sum of the equivalent standard axles for each of the rows of tyres across the trailer or trailers to be hauled under the permit by the vehicle, as determined by reference to the relevant part or parts of Table 4;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was previously found in regulation 4 (“How is N ascertained for the purposes of Part 3 of the Schedule to the Act?)”\\]\n\n> K is a reasonable estimate of the number of kilometres the vehicle will travel under the permit.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The concept of “a reasonable estimate” has been introduced so as to make it clear this section is not intended to create obligations inconsistent with duties applicable under national trade measurement legislation prohibiting the use of measuring instruments for trade, which includes “determining the amount payable as a tax, rate, toll, duty, charge or other impost (however described)”. For example, see section 4(1)(b) of the Trade Measurement Act 1989 (NSW), and the Trade Measurement Act 1990 (Qld).\\]\n\nTable 4\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The following tables replicate those currently found in Part 2 of the Schedule to the Regulations (‘Equivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers’)\\]\n\nEquivalent standard axles for rows of tyres across trailers\n\nPart A—Trailers with rows of 8 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 0.4 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 0.6 |\n| 12 or more but less than 13 | 0.9 |\n| 13 or more but less than 14 | 1.2 |\n| 14 or more but less than 15 | 1.7 |\n| 15 or more but less than 16 | 2.2 |\n| 16 or more but less than 17 | 2.8 |\n| 17 or more but less than 18 | 3.6 |\n| 18 or more but less than 19 | 4.6 |\n| 19 or more but less than 20 | 5.7 |\n| 20 or more but less than 21 | 6.9 |\n| 21 or more but less than 22 | 8.4 |\n| 22 or more but less than 23 | 10.2 |\n| 23 or more but less than 24 | 12.1 |\n| 24 or more | 14.4 |\n\nPart B—Trailers with rows of 4 tyres\n\n| Column 1Average load per row (tonnes) | Column 2Equivalent standard axles per row |\n| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| 5 or more but less than 6 | 0.1 |\n| 6 or more but less than 7 | 0.3 |\n| 7 or more but less than 8 | 0.5 |\n| 8 or more but less than 9 | 0.9 |\n| 9 or more but less than 10 | 1.5 |\n| 10 or more but less than 11 | 2.2 |\n| 11 or more but less than 12 | 3.2 |\n| 12 or more | 4.6 |\n\n (2) For the purposes of Table 4, the average load per row is the loaded mass (in tonnes) of the trailer divided by the number of rows of tyres that the trailer has.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This clause reflects the current regulation 4(3).\\]\n\n (3) In this section, indivisible load means a load comprising one item or a number of similar items that cannot, without disproportionate effort, expense or risk of damage, be divided into 2 or more smaller loads for the purpose of transport.\n\n#### 13. Vehicles in 2 or more categories\n\n If a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories of vehicle that are relevant to this Act, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that could apply to the vehicle.\n\n#### 14. Regulations\n\n The \\[relevant authority\\] may make regulations for or with respect to any matter or thing –\n (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or\n (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed to give effect to this Act.\n\n## Schedule 1—Annual adjustment factor\n\n#### 1. Annual adjustment factor\n\n (1) The annual adjustment factor for a financial year is to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.005.png)\n where –\n\n> RA means the Rural Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> RL means the Rural Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UA means the Urban Arterial Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n> UL means the Urban Local Road Expenditure adjustment factor that applies for that year (see clause 2).\n\n (3) Second, the amount determined under subclause (2) is to be rounded up or down to one decimal place (rounding an amount of 0.05 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 3.55 would be rounded up to 3.6.\n\n (4) The result is the annual adjustment factor expressed as a percentage.\n\n#### 2. Adjustment factors\n\n (1) The 4 adjustment factors referred to in clause 1 (RA, RL, UA, UL) for a particular financial year are to be calculated in accordance with this clause.\n (2) First, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 1 – 6 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.006.png)\n where –\n\n> expenditure, for a financial year, means the amount specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC as being –\n\n (a) in the case of RA—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural arterial roads for that year; and\n (b) in the case of UA—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban arterial roads for that year; and\n (c) in the case of RL—the estimated amount of expenditure on rural local roads for that year; and\n (d) in the case of UL—the estimated amount of expenditure on urban local roads for that year;\n\n> index number, for a particular financial year, means the road construction and maintenance price index number for 30 June of that year published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics;\n\n> Note: Example: In August 2007 the BTRE published its index figure. As at 30 June 2007 the index number was 150.5. Thus the index number for the 2006 – 2007 financial year is 150.5.\n\n> most recent annual report of the NTC means the last annual report of the National Transport Commission that was tabled in each House of the Commonwealth Parliament before the start of the financial year for which the annual adjustment factor is being determined;\n\n> Year 1 means the financial year immediately before Year 2;\n\n> Year 2 means the financial year immediately before Year 3;\n\n> Year 3 means the financial year immediately before Year 4;\n\n> Year 4 means the financial year immediately before Year 5;\n\n> Year 5 means the financial year immediately before Year 6;\n\n> Year 6 means the financial year immediately before Year 7;\n\n> Year 7 means the financial year immediately before Year 8;\n\n> Year 8 means the latest financial year for which the amount of estimated expenditure on the relevant type of road mentioned in the definition of expenditure is specified in the most recent annual report of the NTC.\n\n> Note: Examples of the determination of Year 8\n\n> Note: Suppose that, on 1 March 2010, the most recent annual report of the NTC to have been tabled is the annual report for 2008‑2009, and that that report contains estimated expenditure figures for arterial roads up to and including the 2008 – 2009 financial year and estimated expenditure figures for local roads up to and including the 2006 – 2007 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RA and UA for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2008 – 2009 financial year. For the purpose of calculating RL and UL for the 2010 – 2011 financial year, Year 8 is the 2006 – 2007 financial year.\n\n> Note: Example of the calculation of the amount of adjusted expenditure for a year\n\n> Note: Suppose that the Estimated Urban Arterial Road Expenditure for Year 4 is $2,010,000,000; that the index number for Year 4 is 129.7; and that the index number for Year 7 is 154.26. The adjusted expenditure for UA for Year 4 is $2,390,613,720 (that is (154.26/129.7) x $2,010,000,000).\n\n (3) Second, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 1 – 6 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 7 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7.\n (4) Third, the expenditure for each adjustment factor for the Years 2 – 7 is to be multiplied by the following fraction to derive an amount of adjusted expenditure for each of those years for each of those factors –\n ![](image.007.png)\n (5) Fourth, for each adjustment factor, the amount of adjusted expenditure for each of Years 2 – 7 is to be added together, and the expenditure for Year 8 is to be added to the total to derive the Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8.\n (6) Fifth, for each adjustment factor, the following formula is to be applied –\n ![](image.008.png)\n where –\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 2 – 8 – see subclause (5);\n\n> Combined Adjusted Expenditure for Years 1 – 7 – see subclause (3).\n\n> Note: Clause 3 varies the operation of this clause with respect to the calculation of RA and UA for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year.\n\n (4) Lastly, the amount determined under subclause (6) is to be rounded up or down to 4 decimal places (rounding an amount of 0.00005 upwards).\n\n> Note: Example: An amount of 2.35065 would be rounded up to 2.3507.\n\n (5) The result is the amount that is to be used for that adjustment factor in the formula in clause 1(2).\n\n#### 3. Transitional provision in relation to the calculation of the annual adjustment factor for 2009 – 2010\n\n (1) Despite anything to the contrary in clause 2, for the purposes of calculating the annual adjustment factor for the 2009 – 2010 financial year, RA and UA are to be calculated by applying the following formula –\n ![](image.009.png)\n where –\n\n> amount of adjusted expenditure is the amount derived using the method set out in clause 2(2);\n\n> Combined Expenditure is the sum of the amounts of adjusted expenditure for the 2001 – 2002 (Year 1), 2002 – 2003 (Year 2), 2003 – 2004 (Year 3), 2004 – 2005 (Year 4), 2005 – 2006 (Year 5) and 2006 – 2007 (Year 6) financial years, and the amount of expenditure for the 2007 – 2008 (Year 7) financial year, based on the expenditure amounts set out in the annual report of the NTC for the 2007 – 2008 financial year, adjusted in the case of Years 1 – 6 using the index number for the 2007 – 2008 financial year as the numerator in the adjustment fraction;\n\n> Base Combined Expenditure is–\n\n (a) in the case of RA, $22,877,279,156;\n (b) in the case of UA, $22,628,161,494.\n (2) All terms defined in clause 2 that are used in this clause have the same meaning as they have in clause 2, unless a contrary intention appears.\n\n## Schedule 2—Dictionary\n\n#### 1. Definitions\n\n In this Act –\n\n> articulated bus means a bus consisting of more than one rigid section with passenger access between the sections and the sections connected to one another so as to allow rotary movement between the sections;\n\n> axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn;\n\n> axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group or quad‑axle group;\n\n> B‑double combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑double lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑double combination;\n\n> B‑triple combination means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 3 semi‑trailers;\n\n> B‑triple lead trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the lead trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> B‑triple middle trailer means a semi trailer that is nominated for use as the second trailer in a B‑triple combination;\n\n> bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats more than 9 adults (including the driver);\n\n> bus (type 1) means a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes;\n\n> bus (type 2) means –\n\n (a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) a rigid bus that has 3 or 4 axles;\n\n> compliance plate means a plate authorised to be placed on a vehicle, or taken to have been placed on a vehicle, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989;\n\n> converter dolly means a trailer with a fifth wheel coupling designed to support a semi trailer for hauling purposes;\n\n> Note: This definition differs from that found in other legislation dealing with heavy vehicles.\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition was amended in relation to the reference to dog trailers because the conversion to a dog trailer was thought not to accurately reflect the full spectrum of uses to which converter dollies are conventionally put. The reference to the number of axles was deleted to reflect the fact that most converter dollies have more than one axle or axle group.\\]\n\n> dog trailer means a trailer with –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and\n (b) one axle group or single axle at the rear;\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This definition has been amended to take account of the more specific way trailers are referred to in the charging tables. It would now be too confusing to include trailers consisting of semi trailers and converter dollies as dog trailers.\\]\n\n> drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes;\n\n> driver means the person driving or in control of a motor vehicle;\n\n> fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation;\n\n> financial year means a period starting immediately after midnight on 30 June and ending at midnight on the next 30 June;\n\n> lead trailer, in a combination, means the trailer that is, or that is to be, attached to the prime mover;\n\n> load carrying vehicle means a vehicle designed and constructed to haul or carry goods and wares in addition to any fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> loaded mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the sum of the mass of the vehicle and the mass of the load on the vehicle that is imposed on the surface on which the vehicle is standing or running;\n\n> long combination truck means a truck nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground;\n\n> low loader dolly means a mass‑distributing device that –\n\n (a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader; and\n (b) consists of a gooseneck rigid frame; and\n (c) does not directly carry any load on itself; and\n (d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel coupling;\n\n> medium combination truck means a truck, other than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer;\n\n> MRC (Mass Rating for Charging), in relation to a vehicle, means –\n\n (a) the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, recorded on the compliance plate as the GVM, GTMR or ATM of the vehicle; or\n (b) in relation to a vehicle for which there is no compliance plate‑its operating mass;\n\n> Note: GVM means Gross Vehicle Mass, GTMR means Gross Trailer Mass Rating, and ATM means Aggregate Trailer Mass.\n\n> multi‑combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers;\n\n> nominated means nominated by the person applying for registration;\n\n> operating mass, in relation to a vehicle, means the maximum mass of the vehicle, including any load, as determined by the Registration Authority having regard to the design and construction of the vehicle or of any of its components;\n\n> pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load‑carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar;\n\n> pole type trailer means a trailer that –\n\n (a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and\n (b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports;\n\n> prime mover means a motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;\n\n> quad‑axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres;\n\n> Registration Authority means the authority that is responsible for registering vehicles;\n\n> road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles;\n\n> road related area means –\n\n (a) an area that divides a road; or\n (b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; or\n (c) an area that is open to the public and is designated for use by cyclists or animals; or\n (d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles; or\n (e) any shoulder of a road; or\n (f) an area that is a road related area for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules;\n\n> semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole type trailer) that has –\n\n (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and\n (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover or a converter dolly that results in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover, or the converter dolly, as the case may be;\n\n> short combination prime mover means a prime mover nominated to haul one semi trailer;\n\n> short combination truck means a truck nominated to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination –\n\n (a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer; and\n (b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the combination is 42.5 tonnes or less;\n\n> single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group;\n\n> single 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 1 metre;\n\n> special purpose vehicle means –\n\n (a) a vehicle (other than a caravan, a mobile home, a mobile library, a mobile workshop, a mobile laboratory, a mobile billboard or a vehicle that the regulations declare not to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage of goods or passengers; or\n (b) any of the following vehicles –\n (i) a forklift;\n (ii) a straddle carrier;\n (iii) a mobile cherry picker;\n (iv) a mobile crane; or\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This provision reflects National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation ‑‑ Road Transport Charges Regulations) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 1) (SLI No 33 of 2006) ‑ Schedule 2.\\]\n\n (c) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition;\n\n> Note: Clause 4 contains an interpretation provision affecting this definition.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type O) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type T) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5.\n\nTable 5\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: This Table replicates that currently found in the Schedule Part 1 (‘Axle load limits’) of the Regulations.\\]\n\nAxle load limits\n\n| Column 1Item No | Column 2Type of axle or axle group | Column 3Axle load limit (tonnes) |\n| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |\n| 1 | Single axles | |\n| | (a) 2 tyres | 6.0 |\n| | (b) 2 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 6.7 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 7.0 |\n| | (c) 4 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 8.5 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 9.0 |\n| 2 | Twinsteer axle groups | |\n| | (a) non‑load sharing suspensions | 10.0 |\n| | (b) load sharing suspensions | 11.0 |\n| 3 | Tandem axle groups | |\n| | (a) 4 tyres | 11.0 |\n| | (b) 4 wide profile tyres: | |\n| | (i) 375mm to 450mm | 13.3 |\n| | (ii) over 450mm | 14.0 |\n| | (c) 6 tyres | 13.0 |\n| | (d) 8 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 15.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 16.5 |\n| 4 | Tri‑axle groups | |\n| | (a) 6, 8 or 10 tyres | 15.0 |\n| | (b) 6 wide profile tyres (375mm or over): | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n| | (c) 12 or more tyres: | |\n| | (i) on pig trailers | 18.0 |\n| | (ii) on other vehicles | 20.0 |\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: The descriptions of the groups that appeared in this table have been removed because they were not consistent with the definitions of the groups (they appear to be relics of previous legislation).\\]\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type P) means a special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for –\n\n (a) off‑road use; or\n (b) use on a road related area; or\n (c) use on an area of road that is under construction or repair;\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors, self‑propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front‑end loaders.\n\n> special purpose vehicle (type T) means a special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type P)) –\n\n (a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads; and\n (b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O);\n\n> Note: Examples: Examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes, fire engines, truck‑mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These kinds of vehicle may also fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type O) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the axle load limits specified in Table 5 under that definition.\n\n> tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;\n\n> tri‑axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres;\n\n> truck means a rigid motor vehicle that is principally constructed as a load carrying vehicle;\n\n> truck (type 1) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC not exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC not exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC not exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> truck (type 2) means a truck that has –\n\n (a) 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes; or\n (b) 3 axles and an MRC exceeding 16.5 tonnes; or\n (c) 4 or more axles and an MRC exceeding 20 tonnes;\n\n> twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles –\n\n (a) with single tyres; and\n (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and\n (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and\n (d) the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of which is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres;\n\n> vehicle includes a trailer.\n\n#### 2. Close‑spaced axles\n\n (1) For the purposes of this Act (other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri‑axle group and quad‑axle group) –\n (a) 2 axles less than one metre apart are to be regarded as one axle; and\n\n> Note: \\[Drafting note: 2 axles one metre apart have been removed from paragraph (a) to avoid an overlap with the definition of tandem axle group (and for consistency with the definition of single axle group).\\]\n\n (b) 3 axles not more than 2 metres apart are to be regarded as 2 axles; and\n (c) 4 axles not more than 3.2 metres apart are to be regarded as 3 axles.\n (2) A reference to a distance in subclause (1) is a reference to the horizontal distance between the centre‑lines of –\n (a) in the case of subclause (1)(a), the 2 axles; and\n (b) in any other case, the outermost axles.\n\n#### 3. Determination of number of trailers\n\n For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a prime mover or truck is nominated to haul –\n (a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be regarded as one trailer; and\n (b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be regarded as one trailer.\n\n> Note: Nothing in this clause affects the requirement under Part 2 that a separate annual registration fee be paid for each converter dolly or low loader dolly and for each semi trailer.\n\n#### 4. Special purpose vehicles\n\n In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose vehicle –\n\n> goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants, tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle;\n\n> Note: Example: In the case of a crane, goods would not include any chains on the crane necessary to operate the crane.\n\n> passengers does not include the driver, a trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle.\n\n## Schedule 3—Consequential amendments\n\n#### 1. Amendments to the C&E Act\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1, in section 6, in the drafting note under the definition of road law, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.\n\n#### 2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Regulations) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1 –\n (a) in regulations 18(1)(i), 21(2)(a)(ix), 23(3)(b), 32(4)(b), 33(c) and 47(1) and in the note under regulation 47(3), for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”;\n (b) in the Dictionary, in the definition of registration charge, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"1. Amendments to the C&E Act","sectionType":"section","heading":"1. Amendments to the C&E Act","content":"#### 1. Amendments to the C&E Act\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Compliance and Enforcement Bill) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1, in section 6, in the drafting note under the definition of road law, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"2. Amendments to the Registration Regula","sectionType":"section","heading":"2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations","content":"#### 2. Amendments to the Registration Regulations\n\n In the National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Regulations) Regulations 2006, in Schedule 1 –\n (a) in regulations 18(1)(i), 21(2)(a)(ix), 23(3)(b), 32(4)(b), 33(c) and 47(1) and in the note under regulation 47(3), for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”;\n (b) in the Dictionary, in the definition of registration charge, for “Road Transport Charges (Australian Capital Territory) Act 1993” substitute “Model Heavy Vehicle Charges Act 2007”.","sortOrder":30}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":554},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original scope as model legislation for heavy vehicle charges. While it contains detailed technical provisions and complex formulas, these serve the original purpose of creating a nationally consistent charging framework. The inclusion of permit fees for oversized loads and the sophisticated adjustment mechanism were part of the intended design from approval in 2007."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive defined terms in Schedule 2 (50+ definitions including technical vehicle categories like 'pig trailer', 'B-double lead trailer', 'twinsteer axle group')","Multi-step mathematical formulas for annual charge adjustments with indexation","Cross-referencing between multiple tables (Tables 1-5) and schedules","Conditional logic for different vehicle categories with overlapping definitions","Transitional provisions with special calculation methods for specific years","Nested formulas for 'Annual Adjustment Factor' requiring 8-year expenditure data and price index calculations","Rounding rules at multiple decimal places (1 decimal for percentages, 4 decimals for adjustment factors)","Permit fee calculation using 'equivalent standard axles' with load-based lookup tables","Special purpose vehicle categories with conditional charging based on axle load limits","Consequential amendment provisions affecting other NTC regulations"],"plain_english_summary":"This model law sets uniform annual registration charges and permit fees for heavy vehicles (over 4.5 tonnes) across Australia, including formula-based annual adjustments tied to road construction and maintenance costs and a kilometre/axle-based fee system for oversized loads. It’s aimed at truck operators, permit holders and state/territory governments considering adoption. As a template, it promotes national consistency and links charges to road-use cost recovery."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument stays within the original stated purpose: to set annual registration charges and permit fees for heavy vehicles and to provide an indexation mechanism. It replaces prior references to older Acts and supplies a nationally consistent model, but does not materially expand the types of activities regulated beyond charging, classification and permit fee calculation. The core scope—who is charged, how much, and how charges are adjusted—remains aligned with the original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive charging tables for multiple vehicle categories and axle configurations (Tables 1–3), with numeric differences by axle count and vehicle sub‑type","Detailed dictionary with many technical definitions (Schedule 2) — approximately 60–80 defined terms used throughout","Multi‑step, multi‑year adjustment formula in Schedule 1 that relies on NTC expenditure estimates and an external price index, with separate treatments for Years 1–8 and transitional rules","Permit fee formula requiring look‑ups (ESA) from two tyre/row tables (Table 4) and an operator estimate (K), plus rules on what counts as an indivisible load (section 12)","Multiple rounding rules (nearest dollar, 50 cents up; percentage rounded to one decimal; adjustment factors rounded to 4 decimal places) scattered across provisions","Transitional exceptions and special‑case arithmetic for particular vehicle types in 2010–11 (section 9 and Table 3)","Cross‑references to external documents (most recent NTC annual report; BTRE index) which create implementation dependency and potential ambiguity where those documents lag or differ in coverage","Repeating/duplicated text blocks and drafting notes throughout the model that increase reading length and require harmonisation when adopted (many repeated clauses and editorial notes)","Regulatory delegation: broad power for the relevant authority to make further regulations (section 14), adding conditional complexity at adoption stage"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanics)\n\n- It publishes a model Act that sets fixed annual registration charges for heavy vehicles and a formula for certain permit fees. The model covers: initial fixed charges for 2008–09 (Table 1), base charges for 2009–10 (Table 2) and rules for how charges are updated for 2010–11 and later years by applying an Annual Adjustment Factor (sections 7–11; Schedule 1). \n\n- The Annual Adjustment Factor is calculated from four expenditure-based adjustment factors (Rural Arterial, Rural Local, Urban Arterial, Urban Local) that use estimated road‑expenditure figures in the National Transport Commission (NTC) annual report and a road construction & maintenance price index published by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (Schedule 1). The calculation includes multi-year averaging, indexation and rounding rules (Schedule 1). \n\n- Permit fees for very heavy indivisible loads (loaded mass > 125 tonnes) are set by a formula that uses: ESA (equivalent standard axles) calculated from tyre/row loading tables, and K (a reasonable estimate of kilometres to be travelled) (section 12 and Table 4). \n\n- The model also defines vehicle categories, axle groupings, close‑spaced axle rules and special purpose vehicle types used to determine which charge applies (Schedule 2). If a vehicle fits more than one category, the highest applicable charge applies (section 13). \n\n- The model is explicit that it is model legislation (itself non‑binding) for adoption by states/territories (regulation 3 and introductory notes). It also allows the relevant authority to make regulations to give effect to the Act (section 14). \n\n**Who this affects\n\n- Vehicle registrants and operators of heavy vehicles with an MRC (Mass Rating for Charging) over 4.5 tonnes (section 4 and Schedule 2 definitions). That includes trucks, various prime movers, semi‑trailers, B‑double/B‑triple combinations, buses, and special purpose vehicles (Schedule 2). \n\n- Road authorities and registration authorities that will apply the charges and use the NTC data to calculate annual adjustments (sections 8–11; Schedule 1). \n\n- Businesses that use heavy vehicles for freight or construction transport, especially operators of combinations and of indivisible heavy loads requiring permits (section 12). \n\n**Why it matters (intended purpose and practical implications)\n\n- The stated purpose is to set nationally consistent annual registration charges and permit fees for heavy vehicles from 1 July 2008 (purpose clauses and section 2). That is, to provide a single, repeatable charging schedule and a transparent adjustment mechanism tied to road expenditure and price indices (Schedule 1). \n\n- Who pays: vehicle owners/registrants pay the annual registration charge; applicants for heavy‑load permits pay permit fees (sections 7–12). \n\n- Who decides/inputs: the charge amounts are specified in the tables and the formula; the Annual Adjustment Factor depends on figures published in the NTC annual report and the BTRE price index (Schedule 1). The Registration Authority implements and collects the charges (Schedule 2 definitions; section 14). \n\n- Behavioural/economic effects to anticipate: operators may consider vehicle type, axle configuration or nomination (MRC, trailer nomination) because charges vary sharply by vehicle category and axle groups (Tables 1–3; Schedule 2). Permit applicants must estimate kilometres (K) and calculate ESA from tyre/row load tables (section 12, Table 4) which creates a compliance/calculation task for operators and regulators. \n\n**Trade‑offs, costs, incentives and practical risks\n\n- Concentrated benefits v diffuse costs: the model centralises revenue rules that generate income for registration regimes; that benefit is concentrated (jurisdictions/road funds); costs (higher charges, administrative burden) are borne by many operators and are diffuse. The Act itself does not specify revenue use. \n\n- Compliance and administrative burden: operators must classify vehicles accurately by the detailed definitions (Schedule 2), calculate ESA and reasonable K estimates for permits (section 12 and Table 4), and track annual adjustments driven by NTC and BTRE data (Schedule 1). Registration Authorities must implement rounding rules and transitional calculations (sections 8–11; Schedule 1). \n\n- Incentives and substitution effects: because charges depend on vehicle category, axle counts and trailer type, firms may change nominations or equipment (e.g. axle spacing, trailer choice) to reduce charges; this is an explicit mechanical effect of the schedule (Tables 1–3; Schedule 2). Permits that depend on ESA and kilometres may incentivise route planning or load splitting where legally and practically feasible. \n\n- Implementation risk and discretion: the adjustment mechanism relies on the “most recent” NTC annual report and BTRE index numbers (Schedule 1). If those data series are delayed or revised, annual adjustment calculations may be complex or contested. The model leaves regulatory detail to the relevant authority (section 14), so responsibilities and some discretion sit with states/territories and registration authorities. \n\n- Opportunity cost and predictability: the multi‑year expenditure averaging method smooths year‑to‑year variation but makes the adjustment formula fairly complex and dependent on historical NTC estimates. That increases predictability of small annual changes but reduces transparency for operators who must trace multi‑year indexation steps (Schedule 1). \n\n**Key sections to consult for each topic**\n\n- Who/which vehicles are covered: section 4 and Schedule 2 (definitions). \n- 2008–09 fixed charges: section 7, Table 1. \n- 2009–10 base and calculation: section 8, Table 2. \n- 2010–11 special rules and increments: section 9, Table 3. \n- Ongoing annual update: section 10 and Schedule 1. \n- Permit fee formula for indivisible heavy loads: section 12 and Table 4. \n- Classification rules, axle spacing, special purpose vehicles: Schedule 2. \n- Regulatory power to make implementing rules: section 14.\n\n(Notes: the instrument is published as model legislation — it is not itself legally binding until adopted by a jurisdiction — and it cross‑references NTC publications and the BTRE price index as inputs to the adjustment formula (regulation 3 note; Schedule 1).)\n"},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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