Multi-combination vehicles

Operation of B-doubles to access Thomas Food International at Lobethal

B-double access to Thomas Foods International at Lobethal is published on RAVnet and now available for operators under the National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice.

• Lobethal Freight Access Upgrade

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).

Note:

1. The original SA Road Train notice contained a variety of authorisations, exemptions and Higher Mass Limit declarations. These cannot be combined under a single Heavy Vehicle National Law Notice therefore various components have been included among existing and amended notices.
2. Rules relating to the speed limits applying to road trains are located in the Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014.

AB-triples

Operators with eligible AB-triple road trains are able to access approved routes using a permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator - AB-Triple Road Train Fact Sheet  (899.6 KB PDF)

When referring to notices made by the NHVR under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, any heavy vehicle registered in South Australia must either:

1. hold National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) maintenance management accreditation for the vehicle or
2. display the appropriate inspection label as issued by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure which identifies the type of vehicle configuration and the inspection expiry date.

Heavy vehicles which are registered in another state or territory must comply with the roadworthiness requirements of that jurisdiction.

More information is available in the Information Bulletin - NHVAS Maintenance (319.0 KB PDF).

There is no longer a requirement for a 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 required to carry a current medical certificate, they may need to have a current medical certificate 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 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 located on the NHVR's Vehicle Standards Guide 19 - Vehicle warning signs.

To assist operators who will have a change in signage and transition to the new requirements, the NHVR published the National Heavy Vehicle Standards (Warning Signs for Combinations Longer than 22 m) Exemption Notice. Under the transitional notice certain vehicles will be able to use either long vehicle or road train signs for up to two years.

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.