Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation
sec.22Restriction on grant of HML permit
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sec.22 Restriction on grant of HML permit
The Regulator may grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle only if— the Regulator is satisfied the use of the vehicle under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route to which the permit will apply will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and each relevant road manager for the permit has consented to the grant of the permit; and the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the grant of the permit have been obtained or given. In deciding whether to grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for granting HML permits. (sec.22-ssec.1) The Regulator may grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle only if— the Regulator is satisfied the use of the vehicle under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route to which the permit will apply will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and each relevant road manager for the permit has consented to the grant of the permit; and the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the grant of the permit have been obtained or given. (sec.22-ssec.2) In deciding whether to grant an HML permit for an HML heavy vehicle, the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for granting HML permits.
- (a) the Regulator is satisfied the use of the vehicle under the higher mass limits in the area or on the route to which the permit will apply will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and
- (b) each relevant road manager for the permit has consented to the grant of the permit; and
- (c) the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the grant of the permit have been obtained or given.