Controlled access buses

Operators and drivers of controlled access buses with the below configurations or tasks must comply with the specified notice(s) available from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulators website:

• 12.5-14.5 metres in length: National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Controlled Access Bus Authorisation (Notice) 2014 (No. 1) and National Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Controlled Access Bus Rear Overhang Dimension Exemption (Notice) 2014 (No. 1)
• 14.5 metres in length providing a route services: Notice of approval - Operation of 14.5m Transitplus controlled access buses providing a route service in South Australia
• Exceeding a width of 2.5 metres: Exemption for buses to exceed a width of 2.5 metres
• A bus towing a disabled bus to exceed overall length of 19 metres: Approval for a bus towing a disabled bus to exceed an overall length of 19 metres

Related information

• Driver's Licence - driving a bus

Downloads

MR 1486 - Route Assessment Guidelines for 13.7 metre Long Buses (296.5 KB PDF)