Class 3 (miscellaneous) permit

Do I need a Class 3 (Miscellaneous) permit?

You can apply for a Class 3 (Miscellaneous) permit if your heavy vehicle does not comply with mass, dimension or operating requirements set out in a gazette notice. A class 3 permit may also be required if your heavy vehicle is operating under a jurisdictional permit-based scheme. Your application will be assessed against the relevant vehicle standards and safety.

The NHVR processes ALL Class 3 (Miscellaneous) permit applications for travel within and between the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria through .

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

Resources

• Common Class 3 combinations - South Australia (PDF, 926KB) and Information sheet - South Australia Class 3 (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Common heavy vehicle combinations used in New South Wales - Class 3 (PDF, 404KB)
• Increased Width for Safer Freight Vehicles (PDF, 135KB)

Online application

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.

• Class 3 (Miscellaneous) permit application form (PDF, 1.7MB)
• Additional Axle Mass and Spacings attachment (PDF, 290KB)