South Australia crane notices to cut red tape and deliver efficient movements

09-02-2026

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), in partnership with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA DIT), has introduced three new notices to cut red tape and deliver more efficient, consistent crane movements across South Australia.

Eligible crane operators will no longer require a permit to access road networks outlined in the South Australia Class 1 2-Axle up to 28t Articulated Steering Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1), South Australia Class 1 4-Axle to 6-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1) and South Australia Class 1 6-Axle to 9-Axle Crane Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1).

The development of these access reforms contributes to the South Australian government’s request to the NHVR to transition heavy vehicle access permits to notices.

South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport Chief Executive, Jon Whelan, said the notices will deliver significant productivity benefits for the crane industry.

“The new notices enable safer, more efficient crane movements across the state by making it easier for eligible heavy vehicles to access key networks.”

“This will mean a more streamlined process for operators, with fewer road managers consent requests than before.”

NHVR Director Service Delivery Steve Miller said the new notices had been developed in consultation with SA DIT and industry to help improve cross-border access and reduce the administrative burden associated with the permit application process.

“The new notices will make it easier for crane operators from other participating states and territories who are accustomed to operating under notices to access these networks in South Australia,” Mr Miller said.

Mr Miller said the new notices provide access certainty for crane operators.

“Through these notices, we have worked with the South Australian government and industry to ensure the appropriate safety controls are in place so crane operators, particularly mobile cranes, can be ready to attend work sites on short notice.

“By cutting repeat permits, we are working with local and state road managers to grow reliable road networks that will keep the industry moving and drive Australia’s economy.”

Operators are reminded to review the Specified Road Manager Network Requirements, contained within the Operator’s Guide for each notice and the Heavy Vehicle – Road Operations Access Map (HV-ROAM), ahead of travel.

For more information, including access conditions and details on the approved routes, operators are strongly encouraged to review the accompanying Operator’s Guides and networks.