The Australian Government has recently introduced a new emissions standard for new heavy vehicles: the Australian Design Rule (ADR) 80/04 which aligns with the European Euro VI standard. This has resulted in heavier ADR 80/04 heavy vehicles than equivalent ADR 80/03 (Euro V) and earlier models. The increased mass is due to the required additional advanced emission systems.
The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation has been amended to increase mass limits for ADR 80/04 heavy vehicles.
Increased mass limits
ADR 80/04 (Euro VI) emissions mass limits increase - Information sheet (PDF, 269KB)
The increased mass limits commence on 1 November 2024. This information sheet describes:
- how the mass limit increases apply
- how they apply to heavy vehicles operating under various HVNL notices, permits and mass limits such as concessional and higher mass limits.
Further information
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has further information on the impact of ADR 80/04 and its health benefits at Questions and answers on the new ADR 80/04.