(General) National Regulation | PDF 639KB Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation | PDF 2.5MB of laws for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. This set of laws consists of the Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation | PDF 639KB Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation | PDF 2.5MB

as a whole, not just the vehicle itself. The PBS-approved masses and dimensions include the load as shown on the following criteria: possess a current PBS VA with a Level 1 mass table; have a length of no more than 20 meters; not be a bus, road train, A-double, or B-double; be loaded to GML masses as per Schedule 1 of the MDL Regulation. NHVR PBS

of document carriage requirements Title To be carried? Mass or Dimension Exemption by Notice No – unless it is a Yes Interception Book (hard copy) No NHVAS documents (Mass or Maintenance) Accreditation Certificate No Induction or requirements of the documentation; for example, mass or dimensions, warning devices, routes or restricted

surface of water. Uniform density:  Payloads that have the mass equally distributed throughout the volume of the load of a vehicle, including: Suspension type Total Combined Mass (TCM) Tyres Level of PBS Approval. Interpreting PBS will have varying PHs based on payload type and mass: A-double PH table example 2 In this example, PHs vary

requests for access and makes the final decision to grant a mass or dimension authority. The NHVR can only grant access that includes a vehicle that has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) or Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) of more than 4.5 tonnes (t). Heavy vehicles can

Management Systems (SMS) Audits Unfit to Drive Work Diaries Mass, Dimension and Loading HVNL Industry Information as well as the presentation slides, can be found below. Mass, Dimension and Loading - Wed 6 May MDL Presentation Management Systems (SMS) Audits Unfit to Drive Work Diaries Mass, Dimension and Loading HVNL Industry Information

carrying vehicles which is covered by the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation . VSG22 - 50mm ball couplings on heavy vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of more than 5000kg. VSG15 - Front underrun logos on heavy vehicles. VSG9 - Re-rating of Gross Vehicle Mass (PDF, 232KB)  - updated 6 November 2025 Heavy vehicle

characteristics and the suitability for the combination, mass, and the type of journey the vehicle will undertake. by alerting the driver and correcting the issue. Onboard Mass monitoring Onboard Mass (OBM) monitoring systems provide drivers with real-time

heavy vehicles must meet when using roads checking maximum mass and dimensions of heavy vehicles  checking loading and of the National Transport Commission’s Load Restraint Guide mass and dimensions - we focus on applying measurement inspections of Class 1, 2 and 3 vehicles operating under mass or dimensions exemptions (notices or permits).  

prepared prior to transport. Heavy vehicles operating over mass limits - caused by overloading of livestock resulting weight, and number of livestock and drivers are informed of mass limits and any relevant loading schemes.  Ensuring the drivers/loaders adhere to livestock loading density and mass limits to maximise vehicle safety, stability and the