Oversize and overmass vehicles may require pilots and escorts to operate on the road network.
Escorting guidelines for oversize and over mass vehicles (PDF 1.8 MB) specifies the requirements for pilot vehicles and escorts.
Oversize vehicles exceeding 4.6m in height require a high load permit issued by SA Power Networks.
Request a police escort for an over dimensional vehicle
Route survey form
Operators can use the Route Survey Form (PDF 349.3 KB) to help assess their route, although this form doesn't constitute or replace a comprehensive route assessment.
Permit based scheme
Export container excess mass
Operators can apply to the NHVR for a permit to transport shipping containers holding goods for export on articulated vehicles where the gross combination mass exceeds 42.5 tonnes.
The permit scheme to be selected is SA - Excess Mass Export.
Mass and dimension limits
- The maximum allowable mass is 49.5 tonnes.
- The maximum container length is 12.2 metres.
Note: vehicle height and width must align with the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation.
Travel limits and routes
Travel is only allowed within South Australia, and is limited to between the point of loading the container onto the articulated vehicle and the container terminal at Outer Harbour.
Conditions
Evidence that the goods are destined for export must be carried in the vehicle at all times, and be produced when requested by an authorised officer appointed under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, or a police officer.
Related information
On this site
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
