Transitioned notices covering the operation of heavy vehicle access have been replaced and national and state notices made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) have been updated. A list of expired notices and their replacement is available on the NHVR website.
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
| Expired notice | Replacement notice |
|---|---|
| South Australia Class 3 Heavy Articulated Motor Vehicle and B-double Livestock Loading Mass Exemption (Notice) 2014 (No.1) | South Australia Class 3 Articulated Motor Vehicle and B-double Livestock Loading Mass Exemption Notice |
Operation of 26m B-double Vehicles and Operation of B-double Vehicles up to 25m in length | National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice |
Rigid truck and dog trailers
| Expired notice | Replacement notice |
|---|---|
| Operation of Rigid Truck and Dog Trailer Combinations up to 23m in length | South Australia Class 3 Heavy Vehicle 23m Truck and Dog Trailer Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice |
| Transport of Stobie poles by SA power networks and contractors | 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
| Expired notice | Replacement notice |
|---|---|
| Operation of B-triple vehicles up to 35m in length | National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice |
| Operation of Road Train Vehicles in South Australia1 | South Australia Class 3 (Application of Higher Mass Limits) Mass Exemption Notice South Australia Class 3 Road Train (North of Port Augusta) Dimension Exemption Notice South Australia Class 3 Baled Commodity Exemption 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 2 heavy vehicle 25m to 30m road train authorisation notice 2017 | National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation |
Note:
- The original SA Road Train notices contained a variety of authorisations, exemptions and Higher Mass Limit declarations which cannot be combined under a single Heavy Vehicle National Law Notice. The provisions of the old State Notices have been incorporated into these replacement Notices.
- 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
| Expired notice | Replacement notice |
|---|---|
| South Australia Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Converter Dolly Mass and Dimension Exemption (Notice) 2014 (No. 1) | South Australia Class 3 Converter Dolly Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice |
Vehicle carrier
| Expired notice | Replacement notice |
|---|---|
| South Australia Class 3 Heavy Vehicle 23 Metre Long Single Deck Vehicle Carrier Dimension Exemption (Notice) 2014 (No. 1) | 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 Vehicles 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 under the following circumstances:
- 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.
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
Heavy vehicles are not permitted to assemble or disassemble in parking bays or rest areas, including the side of the road. This activity must only be undertaken on private property.
Assembly and disassembly yards in South Australia are privately owned and access to these yards must be negotiated with the owners of the facility.
Related information
Documents
- MR1534 - Information Bulletin - Livestock Loading in SA (123.6 KB PDF)
- Cooper Basin - heavy vehicle operation and private road access (674.2 KB PDF)
On this site
Contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Online
Email - info@nhvr.gov.au
Web - www.nhvr.gov.au
Phone
Phone - 1300 MYNHVR (1300 696 487)
Fax - (07) 3309 8777
Post
PO Box 492
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
