Road Access

In relation to access to the road network, the two key types of heavy vehicles are General Access Vehicles and Restricted Access Vehicles.

Access management

The NHVR manages the access of heavy vehicles to ensure a safe, efficient and sustainable road network for industry.

Route Planner

The NHVR Route Planner (also known as Journey Planner) is an interactive online mapping service. It maps and displays approved routes for use by heavy vehicles.

Licensing

Heavy vehicle licensing and procedures (e.g. training, tests and endorsements) are still administered by state and territory road authorities.

Local government road managers

Road managers are responsible for consenting to access for heavy vehicles on their roads.

Loading

Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), you must comply with the loading requirements.

Mass and dimension

The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation prescribes the size, shape and weight of a heavy vehicle and how it is loaded.

Performance Based Standards (PBS)

The Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme offers the heavy vehicle industry the potential to achieve higher productivity and safety through innovative and optimised vehicle design.

Registration

State and territory transport authorities manage and administer transactional heavy vehicle registration services, such as new registrations, renewals, changes to registration details and all matters related to the carriage of dangerous goods.