The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) administers the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
The HVNL and associated regulations operate in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, the Australia Capital Territory and Tasmania, providing industry with one heavy vehicle national rule-book.
Key services delivered by the NHVR
- National Network Map to plan journeys within and across participating states and territories
- National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme management and accreditation
- performance based standards, vehicle design and vehicle access approvals
- heavy vehicle access permit applications
- heavy vehicle standards modifications and exemption permits
- a national driver work diary and risk classification system for Advanced Fatigue Management
- enforcement of heavy vehicle offences
- state, multi-state and national notices.
Permit application process for trips within South Australia
All permit applications for heavy vehicles are processed by the NHVR. To apply for a permit visit the NHVR Portal.
Concessional mass limits
Under the HVNL, operators do not require an exemption in the form of a gazette notice to operate at concessional mass limits. Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation incorporates all conditions and requirements previously provided under the South Australian gazette notice.
Related information
Documents
- MR1518 - Concessional Mass Limits Information Sheet (1.1 MB PDF)
- Classes of heavy vehicles available on the NHVR website
Legislation
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
