127Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles

127 Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles

(1) The driver of a long vehicle must drive at least the required minimum distance behind another long vehicle travelling in front of the driver, unless the driver is—

(a) driving on a multi-lane road or any length of road in a built-up area; or

(b) overtaking.

Built-up area, length of road, multi-lane road and overtake are defined in the dictionary.

long vehicle means a vehicle that, together with any load or projection, is 7⋅5 metres long, or longer;

Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).

Rule 127(2) def. of required minimum distance amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 10.

required minimum distance means—

(a) for a road train that is behind a long vehicle—200 metres; or

(b) for a long vehicle other than a road train that is behind a long vehicle—60 metres;

A permit issued under the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 or under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria) for vehicles exceeding mass and dimension limits may specify a longer required minimum distance.

road train means a combination that is a road train as defined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria).

Combination is defined in the dictionary.