Operators and drivers of multi-combination vehicles must comply with the latest version of specified notice(s) available from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) website.
Vehicle combinations
B-doubles
| Current notice |
|---|
| South Australia Class 3 Livestock Loading Transportation Mass Exemption Notice |
| National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice |
Rigid truck and dog trailers
| Current notice |
|---|
| South Australia Class 3 Truck and Dog (up to 23m) Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice |
| South Australia Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck and Dog (Stobie Pole) Dimension Exemption Notice |
Medium articulated vehicles towing vehicles
For vehicle specifications, operating conditions and approved routes or areas please refer to the Information Bulletin - Medium Articulated Vehicle with Trailer (609.5 KB PDF).
Road trains
| Current notice |
|---|
National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation National Class 3 Drought Assistance Dimension Exemption Notice National Class 3 Heavy Vehicle 4.6m High by Construction Semitrailer Dimension Exemption Notice |
South Australia Class 3 Road Friendly Suspension Mass Exemption Notice South Australia Class 3 Road Train (North of Port Augusta) Dimension Exemption Notice South Australia Class 3 Baled Commodity Exemption Notice |
Note:
- Rules relating to the speed limits applying to road trains can be found in the Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014.
Converter dolly
| Current notice |
|---|
| South Australia Class 3 Converter Dolly Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice |
Vehicle carrier
| Current notice |
|---|
|
National Class 3 Vehicle Carrier Exemption Notice National Class 2 4.6m high and/or 25m Long Vehicle Carrier Authorisation Notice 2020 |
| South Australia Class 3 23m Long Single Deck Vehicle Carrier Exemption Notice |
Conditions of operation
Roadworthiness
Since 1 August 2020, the requirement for Restricted Access Vehicles to undergo an annual inspection, or to be in the Maintenance Module of the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme, no longer applies. Inspection labels are also no longer required. Refer to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection page for further details.
Further information on heavy vehicles is also available at NHVR – National notices.
Medical certificates
There is no longer a requirement for every driver of a B-double or road train operating south of Port Augusta to carry a current medical certificate.
While drivers of heavy vehicles in South Australia are not all required to carry a current medical certificate, a current medical certificate may still be required:
- to meet the requirements of the NHVAS Fatigue Management module, or
- to meet the requirements of their driver's licence as administered under the Motor Vehicles Act 1959.
More information - Fitness to drive a heavy vehicle
Warning signs for combinations longer than 22 m
Warning signs for heavy vehicle is defined under schedule 3, part 3 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation.
Clarification as to the signage requirements for vehicle combinations longer than 22 m can be found in the NHVR's Vehicle Standards Guide 19 - Vehicle warning signs.
The requirements outlined below have applied since 10 December 2019:| Vehicle length | Warning sign |
|---|---|
| 22 - 30 m long | Long vehicle |
| Over 30 m long | Road train |
Assembly and disassembly
Assembly and disassembly yards in South Australia are privately owned and access to these yards must be negotiated with the owners of the facility.
Contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Online
Email - info@nhvr.gov.au
Web - www.nhvr.gov.au
Phone
Post
PO Box 492
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
