4Higher mass limits mode operations permitted

4 Higher mass limits mode operations permitted

(1) Despite the provisions of the (name of any Acts specifying mass limits) an eligible vehicle may operate on a road in higher mass limits mode if: (a) the relevant axle group of the vehicle is fitted with a certified road‑friendly suspension; and (b) where the relevant axle group is a tri‑axle group, the operator of the vehicle is an accredited operator. (2) Despite subclause (1)(a) the steering axles of long combination vehicle prime movers (ie, road trains and similar) fitted with wide single tyres may be an eligible vehicle without road‑friendly suspension on the steering axles. (3) Despite subclause (1) an eligible vehicle is not authorised to operate with a higher mass on a relevant axle group if it would not be authorised to operate with the maximum mass shown in column 2 in respect of that axle as specified in the Table set out in clause 5 by virtue of any other provision of the (name of any Acts specifying mass limits).

Note: Vehicle Components/GCM ratings must be appropriate for Higher Mass Limits.

(4) An eligible vehicle may operate in higher mass limits mode although the effect of doing so means that the mass of the vehicle exceeds a mass limit imposed by the (name of any Acts specifying mass limits) in respect of the vehicle or, where the vehicle is part of a combination, the combination.