Local government road managers

The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) recognises the importance of local governments being accountable for the roads they manage and sustain, as this enables local government to efficiently fund and invest in infrastructure and road transport to support and grow local economies.

As a road manager, you are responsible for consenting to access for restricted access vehicles on your roads and the conditions under which they will operate. It is important that you understand your role under the HVNL, as well as how to approve access to your road network through .