Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation
sec.13Restriction on making HML declaration
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sec.13 Restriction on making HML declaration
The Regulator may make an HML declaration only if— the Regulator is satisfied the use of the stated types of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration; and the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the declaration have been obtained or given. In deciding whether to make an HML declaration, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for making HML declarations. (sec.13-ssec.1) The Regulator may make an HML declaration only if— the Regulator is satisfied the use of the stated types of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration; and the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the declaration have been obtained or given. (sec.13-ssec.2) In deciding whether to make an HML declaration, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for making HML declarations.
- (a) the Regulator is satisfied the use of the stated types of HML heavy vehicles under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and
- (b) each relevant road manager for the declaration has consented to the making of the declaration; and
- (c) the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the declaration have been obtained or given.