Road managers
Accessibility tools
Use the tool below to decide if you need a heavy vehicle road access permit, or a notice, to operate on Australian roads. Select one of the buttons to answer the question. If you're not sure, click links within the question for more information.
1. Is my heavy vehicle a General Access Vehicle (GAV) or a Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV)?
Not sure of your vehicle type? First, check if you drive a General Access Vehicle (GAV) like the examples below, as these generally don't need a permit when within mass and dimension limits.
Examples of General Access Vehicles
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2, 3 or 4 axle Rigid Trucks and 4 or 5 Axle Twinsteer Rigid Trucks |
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3, 4, 5 or 6 Axle Semitrailers |
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2, 3 or 4 Axle Trucks with 2, 3 or 4 Axle Dog or Pig Trailers |
Press the buttons below to select your vehicle type...
You selected General Access Vehicles (GAV).
General Access Vehicles (GAV) can comply with mass and dimension requirements outlined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and therefore do not require a heavy vehicle road access permit or notice to operate on the road network. These vehicles have general access (travel on all roads) to the road network unless the road is sign-posted otherwise.General Access Vehicle dimensions
- Rigid truck - L: 12.5m, W: 2.5m, H:4.3m, M: 31t
- Prime mover and trailer – L: 19m, W: 2.5m, H:4.3m, M: 42.5t
- Rigid truck and trailer - L: 19m, W: 2.5m, H:4.3m, M: 42.5t
- B-double (prime mover, trailer and trailer) - L: 19m, W: 2.5m, H:4.3m, M: 42.5t
> Learn more about heavy vehicle classes, mass and dimension limits and restricted access vehicles
You selected Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV)
You may be covered under a notice / s, or need a permit. A notice is a document that allows your vehicle to travel on a road network if you meet the documented mass dimensions and condition requirements. Review the notice / s page for more information, then go to the next question.
2. Can my heavy vehicle use a notice / s?
You selected 'yes', your vehicle and route are covered by a notice.
You may be required to carry a copy of the notice with you when you travel. Please ensure you review this notice and the conditions for eligibility before travel.
You selected no, your vehicle does not comply with a notice.
You may be eligible for a permit. The type of permit will depend on the road network you wish to travel on.
Review information about Single Route and Area access applications.
You can apply for a permit via the NHVR Portal.
Still not sure if you need a permit or how to apply?
Contact us for assistance to define your vehicle type, understand your route and apply for the right permit type if required.3. Am I travelling on the approved network or other roads which are NOT on the approved network?
You selected 'other roads' - additional roads which are off the approved network.
You may be eligible for a permit. You can apply for a permit via the NHVR Portal. Apply for a "Single or Area Route Type" heavy vehicle road access permit.
Still not sure if you need a permit or how to apply?
Contact us for assistance to define your vehicle type, understand your route and apply for the right permit type if required.You selected approved network.
If your route is on the approved network, no heavy vehicle road access permit is required if you can comply with the heavy vehicle configurations, mass, dimensions and operating conditions of a notice. You may be required to carry a copy of the notice with you when you travel.