B-double permit

Do I need a B-double permit?

A B-double permit is required for travel on a road outside of the approved B-double network. Operators should check if their requested route is on an approved B-double route, as they may be able to operate under a gazette notice instead of needing a permit.

The NHVR processes ALL B-double permit applications for travel within and between the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria through the NHVR Portal.

For travel within the Northern Territory and Western Australia you need to apply directly to the relevant state or territory road transport authority.

In the process of seeking consent from the road manager, the NHVR will request the road manager to consider the route to be included as a route approved under the gazette notice.

If you are operating a B-double that does not meet the prescribed mass or dimension limits within the National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice 2019 (No.1), you may need to submit a Class 3 (Miscellaneous) permit application if the requested journey is not on an approved class 3 route.

Note: Operators should check that their vehicle complies with the schedules and conditions in the relevant gazette notice as the permit relevant to this application will reference these same conditions.

Resource

Gazette notices - B-double access

Please note: The table below shows the most common notices used for B-double combinations. For a full list of notices and schemes please see Notices and permit-based schemes.

State Notice Vehicle type
ACT

Australian Capital Territory Class 3 4.6m High Vehicle Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1)

Provides dimension exemptions from the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation (MDL) and conditional height limits for vehicles operating on specified networks that meet the other requirements of the Notice.

4.6m high

NSW, Qld, SA,

National Class 2 4.6m high and/or 25m Long Vehicle Carrier Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1)

Authorises the use of Vehicle Carriers from 4.3 metres to 4.6 metres in height, or from 19 metres to 25 metres in length, or both, in stated areas or on stated routes, during stated hours of stated days and states the conditions under which these Vehicle Carriers may be used.

Vehicle Carrier
ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic

National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1)

Authorises access for Class 2 heavy vehicles that are B-doubles.

Please note the following supporting documents for this notice:


B-double
NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic

National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle 4.6m High Livestock Carrier Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1)

Authorises the use of Livestock Carriers from 4.3 to 4.6 metres in height in stated areas or stated routes, during stated hours of stated days and to state the conditions under which these Livestock Carriers may be used.

Livestock Carrier

Online application

NHVR Portal

Post or fax application

Please note: If you apply through post or fax, all correspondence relating to that application will be done through the same channel. Mailed or faxed applications will be accepted, however, if you have the facilities to apply online through the NHVR Portal you will be requested by team members to use this channel with specialist guidance provided.

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