has the power to exempt vehicles from requirements (e.g. mass and dimension) under the HVNL and its regulations. that need to be carried Acronyms used in table: MDL  – Mass, dimension and loading; VS – Vehicle standards. Title 3 Heavy Vehicle (Defence Assistance to the Civil Community) Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1) The Notice

with Performance Based Standards (PBS), they must meet the mass and dimension limits of one of the reference vehicles hay and only during a Drought Support period. The mass and length of the eligible PBS Vehicles must comply consent from the applicable road manager of that LGA.  Mass and dimension limits for road trains Dimension limits

to assess, and grant network access to, PBS vehicles. Mass limits Under the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme, axle group types and mass limits are identical to those allowed under existing General Mass Limits, Concessional Mass Limits and Higher Mass Limits

that manage risks within specific selected modules, namely Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue. In contrast, the HVA scheme will be audited, including elements of Maintenance, Mass and Fatigue Management (regardless of which alternative accessing Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA) for Mass and Fatigue. To access ACA, operators must meet and be

for the eligible vehicle or combination. Comply with mass limits (GML/CML) for the eligible vehicle or operate under general access, as long as it complies with mass limits and other relevant conditions outlined in the Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice 2026 (No.1) . Mass and dimension limits The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension

National Law From 1 August 2026, prescribed general access mass and vehicle length limits will change under the amended Bill 2025. The proposed changes will: Increase General Mass Limits (GML) to align with the current Concessional Mass Limits (CML) Expand Euro VI concessions to include road

of a VA 'Combination Matrix' VIN location Gross Combination Mass (GCM) and Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) What to enter: Enter the GCM ('Prime Mover') or of tyre size from a VA into an Access Assessment Axle group mass What to enter: Look at the 'Combination Mass Table' for

Axle spacing mass limits B-double table This is  Table 3—Axle spacing mass limits B-double table  from  Schedule 1, Part 2 of the MDL Regulation Length of axle spacing (m) Mass limit (t) At least Less than 3.50 3.70 23.00 3.70 3.80

Apply for this permit if your SPV does not comply with mass, dimension or operating requirements set out in a Go which will then automatically populate your vehicle axle mass and spacing fields. This functionality helps you National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle (up to 40t total mass) Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2026 (No.1)

Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) modules: Mass Management Maintenance Management Fatigue Management need to do to qualify for accreditation and stay qualified. Mass Management Mass Management Accreditation Guide (PDF, 3.5MB) Operators