When is travel NOT allowed under this Notice?

An agricultural vehicle is considered ineligible when travel would not comply with any conditions of the Notice, the Guide or the Map, including:

• exceeding:
  • a mass limit or a condition relating to mass; or  
  • a dimension limit for the Zone or condition, 
• when operating in a non-agricultural combination 
• If the vehicle or combination is a light agricultural vehicle or combination;
• when carrying a load not related to the agricultural task;

Non-agricultural vehicles and combinations  

Non-agricultural vehicles or combinations can not operate under the Notice, even if they are transporting equipment or goods used in agricultural activities. 

Example of a non-agricultural combination not eligible to operate under the Notice: 

• A prime mover and non-agricultural trailer combination; or
• a rigid truck; or
• rigid and a non-agricultural trailer combination. 

This includes when transporting equipment or goods used in agricultural activities. These combinations are considered load carrying vehicles.

Depending on the vehicle or combination, access may be considered for non-agricultural vehicles or combinations under another notice or via a mass and/or dimension permit for subject to a granting of consent by the relevant road manager/s.

For more information, please contact the NHVR by email at info@nhvr.gov.au or by phone on 13 NHVR (13 64 87).

Light agricultural vehicles and implements

This Notice only relates to heavy agricultural vehicles or heavy agricultural combinations, refer to Figure 4. Light agricultural vehicles operating as single vehicles and light agricultural combinations are not covered by this Notice.

Light agricultural vehicles including agricultural trailers and implements have a GVM or ATM not exceeding 4.5 tonnes. 

Note: There may be state- or territory-specific legislation relating to the movement of light vehicles and light combinations that are over dimension. These are not administered by the NHVR.

For further information: please contact the relevant state or territory transport department.

Carrying a load not related to the agricultural task? 

If the load on an agricultural implement or trailer is not relevant to the agricultural task, the agricultural vehicle or combination is not covered by the Notice. 

For example, bagged fertiliser being carried on a silage trailer, which causes the combination to exceed regulation mass limits, is not covered by the Notice, as the load is not relevant to the agricultural task the trailer performs. 

In these cases, access may be granted under another notice or under a Class 1 or Class 3 mass and/or dimension permit, subject to consent by the relevant road manager/s. For more information, please contact the NHVR by email at info@nhvr.gov.au or by phone 13 NHVR (13 64 87).

Unless a specific state condition is more restrictive, the following dimension limits apply nationally to eligible vehicles and combinations.

 

Table 6: Approved single machine or vehicle length (unless conditioned otherwise)

Length (metres)	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5
Victoria and South Australia	15.0m
All other States	12.5m	15.0m

Smallest practicable size  

The driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination must ensure that it is kept to its smallest practicable dimensions during travel on public roads.  

This is done by ensuring any mechanisms and/or booms are folded or retracted before travel. 
e.g. transport mode is enabled on an air drill seeder during travel on a public road as illustrated in Figure 7, or raising implements designed to lower into the soil for seeding or tilling.  

While travelling in their smallest practicable size, the agricultural vehicle/combination must still comply with the Notice dimension limits and any other dimension-related conditions that apply.

Unless a specific state condition is more restrictive, the following mass conditions apply nationally to an eligible vehicle or combination.

The mass of an agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice must not exceed:  

• 45.0 tonnes; or  
• the mass of a single axle or axle group (Table 12); or 
• the mass limits specific to rubber-tracked tractors (Table 14 and Table 30 Qld)

Agricultural vehicles and combinations are limited to a mass that is the lesser of:  

• the mass limits specified or conditioned in the Notice;  
• the mass determined by the tow mass ratios in the Notice; and  
• any manufacturer's ratings.

Axle mass limits 

The following Table describes the maximum axle mass limit under the Notice. 

Restricted structures mass limits 

An agricultural vehicle or combination must not be used on a structure with a signed load limit if the mass of the vehicle or combination exceeds the mass indicated on the signed load limit.  

The Map or the Guide may identify restricted structures that must not be crossed or are subject to restricted access.  

Check the map and select the layer required. 

Restricted structures without a signed mass limit  

An agricultural vehicle or combination must not travel over a restricted structure with no signed mass limit if it has a mass greater than any one of the following mass limits:  

Rubber tracked tractor requirements for travel in all states and territories other than Queensland.

Cotton Harvester Mass Limits 

An eligible cotton harvester is a cotton harvester that has two axles that meet the following requirements: 

Tow mass ratio restrictions for agricultural combinations

What is tow mass ratio?

Tow mass ratio means the ratio of the mass of the towing vehicle (agricultural machine or complying motor vehicle) to the combined mass of the towed implements and trailers, when all vehicles are coupled as part of a combination.

The mass of the vehicle, implements and trailers includes any load being carried.

Determining Tow Mass Ratio

When calculating the tow mass ratio, operators should weigh units of the combination when coupled. The mass of individual units may change when coupled to another vehicle, as mass can distribute across towed units in the combination.

Towing and towed vehicle masses include any load being carried by the vehicles.

Confirm your tow mass ratio with the Tow Mass Ratio Calculator (XLSX, 17KB)

Brakes 

Agricultural machines and motor vehicles that provide the driving power in an agricultural combination must be fitted with brakes.
Trailers and implements towed in an agricultural combination are not required to be fitted with brakes; however, to promote acceptable braking performance, agricultural combinations are subject to: 

1. tow mass ratio requirements; or 
2. braking performance testing as detailed in Alternate method – Braking performance test.

You must take extra care when towing a trailer or another vehicle, particularly if the towed vehicle is not fitted with brakes. The extra mass behind the towing vehicle may be less stable, have slower acceleration, and take longer to stop.

Complying braking system

For agricultural combinations where all towed implements and/or trailers comply with Australian Design Rule 38/00 – Trailer Brake Systems, the towed vehicles may have a combined total mass up to 3.0 times the mass of the towing vehicle. For example, for an agricultural combination where all units have complying brakes, if a tractor has a GVM of 10 tonnes, it may tow trailers with a combined GVM of up to 30 tonnes (i.e. a tow mass ratio of 1:3.0).

Non-complying braking system

If an agricultural combination includes at least one implement or trailer that is not compliant with Australian Design Rule 38/00 – Trailer Brake Systems, the towed implements and/or trailers may have a combined total mass of:

• greater than 1.2 and up to 1.5 times more than the mass of the towing vehicle, and the combination must travel at a maximum speed of 25km/h
• up to and including 1.2 times the mass of the towing vehicle, and the combination must travel at a maximum speed of 50km/h

Braking performance test

If an operator cannot determine the mass of the vehicles to calculate the tow mass ratio, then a simple braking test can be performed. 

The braking performance test is a procedure that may provide a means of complying with vehicle standards braking requirements upon successful completion and meeting the pass criteria.

Note that this braking performance test is optional, and you may choose to instead operate under the prescriptive requirements, which is explained in the thisGuide on:

• Maximum Operating Speeds for Agricultural Combinations; and
• Braking and Tow Mass Ratio Requirements.

Important Information

Basic brake test procedure

The following section outlines methods and requirements to measure stopping distance when applying brakes on your vehicle or combination.
Note:

• Information in this section is sourced from the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual and the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation.
• Failure to undertake the braking performance test properly may result in a breach of the Chain of Responsibility under the HVNL.
• The Braking Performance Test Form is not required to be submitted for approval by the NHVR or a road manager. However, it must be able to be presented upon request by an authorised officer.

The Braking Performance Test Form (DOCX, 132KB) must be completed by the driver or operator of an agricultural combination. This form is the approved template for recording the results of a braking performance test. All sections of the form must be completed.

• Operators must be satisfied that their vehicle passes the braking performance test and sign the declaration at the end of the form.
• The driver must keep a completed copy of the signed Braking Performance Test Form in the driving compartment of the combination when travelling.
• Each unit in the combination cannot be loaded to masses greater than when it passed the braking performance test.
• The braking performance test does not authorise any manufacturer’s ratings to be exceeded.
• The braking performance test does not authorise combinations to exceed sign posted speed limits.

Test track requirements

The test must be conducted on a dry, smooth, level road surface (i.e. flat) and free from loose material.

Ensure that you take adequate safety precautions considering the environment and any other factors that may pose a safety risk.

Please allow enough distance for your vehicle to accelerate up to test speed and stop safely.

Equipment requirements

• Minimum 4 markers (e.g. cone, box etc.) to set up on the test track approximately 10m apart.
  • The first pair of markers is to indicate to the driver when to apply brakes.
  • You may use a person to signal the driver when to apply brakes.
  • The second pair of markers is to assist in measuring stopping distance. 
  • Additional pairs of markers are recommended for higher test speeds (10m spacing).
  • Markers must be set up on both sides of the combination as per Step 4 (next page), to assist in measuring braking on a straight path. The distance from the combination to where the markers must be set up depends on the combination's width.
• Tape measure (recommended 10m or longer) or another measuring device to measure stopping distance and straight path.

Braking performance test instructions

Table 16: Braking performance test steps 

Step	Method
1	Drive the vehicle to a nominal speed (common operating speed).  If the vehicle has a manual transmission, once at the testing speed, put the transmission into neutral, automatic transmission vehicles may remain in gear
2	With hands-on the steering wheel, bring the vehicle to a halt as rapidly as possible. This is to be done safely with one sustained and smooth application of the service brakes. Examples of service brakes include hydrostatic brakes or a foot pedal.
3	Measure stopping distance. The stopping distance is to be measured from the front of the combination to the first marker or where it is evident on the ground where brakes were first applied. Successful result: Refer to Maximum stopping distance at various operating speeds to pass the braking performance test Table 17.
4	Measuring straight path. The straight path to be measured based on the placement of the markers on the right and left sides of the combination. The distance that each pair of markers must be placed is provided below: If a vehicle is 2.5m wide or wider – markers are to be placed 0.6m from the outside edge on the right and left side of the combination; or  If a vehicle is less than 2.5m wide – the distance between the markers must be 3.7m, with each marker equally spaced on the right and left side of the combination. The markers must be set up so that they are in a straight line to each other (e.g. the markers form a parallel line on either side of the combination for the length of the test track) Note: This is an adaptation of section 87 (1) (d) of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation Successful result: After brakes have been applied, at no point in time did the unit in the combination move outside of the markers.
5	Record results: Refer to the mandatory Braking Performance Test Form (DOCX, 132KB)
6	Repeat test and record results another two times. You must pass three attempts of the test Note: Adjusting loading, operating speed and braking system performance may result in better performance
7	Sign the declaration on the Braking Performance Test Form (DOCX, 132KB)

Explanatory statement:

• Pass result: You may operate the combination, at the masses the test was performed, up to a speed of 40km/hr, if you did the test at 40km/hr and stopped within a maximum distance of 22m.
• Fail result: If you exceed the maximum stopping distance for the operating speed, your combination does not pass the braking performance test

Unless a specific state condition is more restrictive, Operators must also adhere to the following daytime conditions listed below.

Holiday restrictions 
 

When night travel is allowed  

An agricultural vehicle or combination can travel at night, subject to compliance with the following width and length limits and accompanying pilot vehicle requirements (if applicable).
 

New South Wales approved nighttime conditions  

Queensland approved nighttime conditions 

Queensland Sugarcane Harvester nighttime conditions

South Australia approved nighttime conditions  

An agricultural vehicle or combination can travel at night in South Australia, subject to compliance with:

• South Australian standard night travel conditions (Table 23);
• South Australian special night travel conditions (Table 24); 
• South Australia non-participating nighttime road managers (Table 25).

South Australian - Nighttime non-participating Road Managers 

Non-participating road managers have not provided night travel to local roads within the council boundary. 

Tasmania approved nighttime conditions 

Victoria approved nighttime conditions 

When night travel is not allowed  

If an agricultural vehicle or combination exceeds the width or length limit or does not have the required pilots (if applicable), as outlined in the Jurisdiction night travel restrictions table, then access is not allowed at night under the Notice.  

If travel at night is not allowed under the Notice, access may be possible at night under a Class 1 mass and/or dimension permit for the agricultural vehicle or combination, subject to a granting of consent by the relevant road manager/s. Refer to applying for a permit under the network and mapping tab. 

Assessing routes before travel  

Before driving on a public road, the driver or operator of an oversize or overmass agricultural vehicle or combination must be satisfied that the route has been assessed and that the vehicle can be driven without:  

1. disrupting telecommunication, electricity, rail, gas, water or sewage services; and  
2. damaging roads, structures, rail crossings or trees.  

 
Part of this process is assessing the Map and reading this Guide before travel to identify any restrictions or conditions that may affect travel. 

In some cases, approval is required from third parties or entities when a vehicle exceeds certain mass or dimension limits. 
Third-party providers may need to:

• be notified of the movement.
• Assess the proposed route, assessing for suitability of the movement.
• Provide approval, which may impose conditions, for the movement to occur either over or under assets they own (in most cases, there is a legislated requirement for operators to seek this approval).

For example, approvals may be required from rail authorities and other third parties such as electricity, telecommunications and other affected entities? Third parties and other entities contact information is available on the NHVR website.

No travelling if low visibility  

The driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination must not travel on a public road if:  

1. visibility is less than 250m in the daytime; or  
2. the headlights of a vehicle approaching within 250m could not be seen at night.  

 If visibility is reduced to a distance less than described above, the driver must leave the road at the nearest safe parking area and wait there until visibility improves before recommencing travel. 

Minimum following distance  

On a public road, the driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination must drive at least 200m behind another oversize vehicle travelling in front of it, except when driving on a multi-lane road, in a built-up area or while overtaking.  

An oversize vehicle must comply with the warning sign requirements in Table 43. (warning sign tab)

Allowing other vehicles to overtake  

On a public road, the agricultural vehicle or combination driver must, at regular intervals, when reasonably practical and safe and in line with the road rules, move off the road to allow other vehicles to overtake it, unless there is a separate lane for overtaking vehicles.  

The driver should assess a route for its capacity to allow for overtaking when conducting the pre-assessment of the route before travel. 
 

Headlight operation during the day  

An agricultural vehicle or combination fitted with headlights must operate with its headlights on and in the low beam position during the daytime when travelling on a public road. 

This also applies to non-agricultural vehicles providing the drive power in an agricultural combination. 

Can an eligible agricultural vehicle or combination carry a load? 

Agricultural implements and trailers used in agricultural combinations may carry a load if:  

1. all loads are properly restrained; and  
2. all loads are transported for the purpose of the agricultural task performed by the implement or machine; and  
3. the combination complies with the conditions of the Notice. 

 
Examples are field bins, silage trailers, fertiliser spreaders and seeders, as long as the load they carry is relevant to the agricultural task being performed by the agricultural implement or trailer.

Schedule 8 of the MDL Regulations 

Schedule 8 of the MDL Regulation Unless otherwise stated, eligible agricultural vehicles and combinations must comply with Schedule 8 of the MDL Regulation (Conditions of mass or dimension exemptions applying to class 1 heavy vehicles). In particular: 

• Part 1 Division 1 (General conditions)
• Part 1 Division 4 (Agricultural vehicles) 
• Part 1 Division 5 (Pilot and escort vehicles)
• Part 3 Division 1 (Warning lights) 
• Part 3 Division 2 (Warning signs) 

Rail level crossings  

If crossing a rail level crossing in New South Wales, an agricultural vehicle or combination must contact and obtain the consent of a Rail Infrastructure Manager if:  

1. width is greater than 6.0m; or  
2. length is longer than 25.0m; or  
3. height is greater 4.6 metres.  

 
Rail level crossings in New South Wales are indicated on the Map. 

Requirements for cotton harvesters while being walked

The travel extension on the header of an eligible cotton harvester must be removed when the vehicle is being walked

New South Wales Agricultural Vehicle Route Assessment  

The operator or driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination exceeding 6.5 metres in width that is operating in New South Wales in Zone 5 must complete a New South Wales Agricultural Vehicle Route Assessment (DOCX, 135KB).
  
A copy of the completed Agricultural Vehicle Route Assessment must be carried in the driving compartment of the vehicle and produced upon request from an Authorised Officer or representative of the road authority, road manager or the NHVR.  

The Agricultural Vehicle Route Assessment is not required to be submitted for approval. 

Width restrictions on certain roads in Queensland

The maximum width of an agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice is restricted on Critical Areas, Critical Roads and Major Roads in Queensland. These areas and roads are indicated on the Map and apply only to Queensland. These restrictions do not apply if crossing a road with a clear view of approaching traffic of at least 500m in both directions.

Conditions of travel on a Critical road in Zone 3 Coastal area  

Agricultural vehicles and combinations with a width greater than 3.5m that are travelling in Coastal Zone 3 on Critical Roads must travel in accordance with the requirements in Table 37: Pilot requirements for certain identified roads in Queensland. 

Special conditions for sugarcane harvesters In Queensland 

The following exemption applies only during daylight in Queensland.

A sugarcane harvester with a rear overhang up to 7.8m is allowed to travel on any road in Queensland, without being accompanied by a pilot vehicle, except for in the following three situations:
    1. No travel is allowed on a road in the Sugarcane harvester excluded areas.
    2. Travel in a Critical Area or on a Critical Road is allowed only if accompanied by one pilot vehicle, positioned at the rear.
    3. Travel on a Major Road is allowed only if accompanied by one pilot vehicle, positioned at the rear.

Note: If a rear pilot vehicle is already required due to another condition (e.g. due to the width being over 4.5m), then an additional rear pilot is not required.

Despite the above requirements, if a road is listed as an Approved Sugarcane Harvester Road, no pilot is required for travel during daylight hours.

Sugarcane harvesters with rear overhang up to 7.8m  

In Queensland, the rear overhang of a sugarcane harvester may be up to 7.8m during the daytime and nighttime, subject to compliance with:

• any pilot vehicle conditions that may exist (refer to the pilot vehicle requirements under the National Pilot and Escort conditions expander)  
• Sugarcane harvester excluded areas (refer to the Network and mapping tab)

At all times, the elevator of the sugarcane harvester must be moved in the same direction as the vehicle is turning to minimise the distance the overhang projects into the adjacent lane. The elevator should not project out beyond the side of the vehicle in an unsafe manner while performing this procedure.

Mass limits for cane bins and rubber tracked tractors in Queensland

Cane bin tri-axle mass limit 

Agricultural machine and cane bin combinations with tri-axle groups may operate with a tri-axle group mass of up to 28.0 tonnes in Queensland only.

Rubber tracked tractor requirements for travel in Queensland.

For travel in Queensland, rubber-tracked tractors must meet the following requirements.  
 

Travelling over bridges in Queensland  

This condition applies to all travel in Queensland, regardless of the Zone of travel.

The driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination must not drive over a bridge in Queensland if the total mass of the vehicle exceeds the Gross Mass Limit Formula, as follows: Mass in tonnes = (3 x L) + 12.5 where: ‘L’ is the distance in metres between the centre lines of the extreme axles of any axle group 
 

River Murray Ferries

Dimensional conditions apply to the River Murray Ferries. 

Ferry location can be located here https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/boating-and-marine/river-murray-ferries/fe….

Rubber tracked tractor requirements for travel in Victoria 

For travel in Victoria, rubber tracked tractors must comply with the following conditions: 

• travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h; and 
• where practicable, avoid turning movements on road surfaces, particularly sealed pavements, to minimise road damage. 

Rail level crossings and tramway crossings  

If crossing a rail level or tramway crossing in Victoria, an agricultural vehicle or combination must not exceed any of the following maximum dimension limits:  

What to do if a dimension limit is exceeded when travelling on rail level crossings and tramway crossings  

If a dimension exceeds any of the above limits, you require a third-party approval.  

For more information on how to get the relevant third-party approvals, please visit https://transport.vic.gov.au/getting-around/roads/over-dimensional-load….

Pilot vehicle requirements  

A pilot vehicle must have at least 4 wheels and a GVM of—

1. no more than 4.5t unless paragraph (b) applies; or 
2. if the pilot vehicle is the rear pilot vehicle of 2 pilot vehicles that are required to accompany a class 1 heavy vehicle—no more than 6.5t. 

A pilot vehicle must have a warning sign attached to its roof. 

A pilot vehicle must only have a warning light attached— 

1. above or below the warning sign; or 
2. at each side of the warning sign.

The low-beam headlights on a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when it is accompanying a class 1 heavy vehicle during the daytime.

Where a pilot vehicle must be driven  

The following pilot vehicle positions apply, unless stated otherwise.  
If one pilot, the pilot vehicle must travel:  

1. behind the heavy vehicle if they are on a divided road; or  
2. in front of the heavy vehicle if they are on a road that is not divided.  

If two pilot vehicles, one pilot vehicle must travel in front of the heavy vehicle and the other behind it.  
A pilot vehicle must travel far enough away to give adequate warning to other road users of the presence of the oversize agricultural vehicle or combination, taking into account traffic speed, weather, visibility and other driving conditions.  

General Pilot requirements  

General pilot conditions apply unless a more restrictive requirement applies. Refer to state requirements  
 

Pilot requirements for Travel in an 80km/h or higher speed zone

This condition manages safety aspects of speed differences between the agricultural combination and other traffic using a high-speed road.  

Pilot requirements if the rear overhang greater than 6.5m  

The following conditions manage safety aspects of tail swing and interaction of the combination with other traffic, particularly when turning (e.g. at intersections or when entering and exiting a property). 

Escort Vehicles  

vehicle requirements  

An escort vehicle must have— 

• at least 4 wheels; and 
• a GVM of 4.5t or less; and 
• 1 or 2 warning lights on its roof. 

If the vehicle is a police vehicle or transport enforcement vehicle, the warning light, instead of flashing yellow, may flash a colour that a light on the roof of an exempt vehicle is required or permitted to be under section 79 of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation.

This section does not apply to an escort vehicle that is a motorcycle driven by a police officer in the course of the officer’s duty

New South Wales special Escort conditions 

New South Wales – Augers and Conveyors in Zone 1

The following condition applies to agricultural combinations towing augers or conveyors, regardless of the distance travelled in Zone 1 in New South Wales.

New South Wales escort vehicle requirements  

The operator or driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination exceeding 6.5m in width that is operating in Zone 5 in New South Wales must contact NSW Police prior to travel, to organise any additional pilot vehicles or escort services that may be required.  

A minimum of five working days is required for police notification letters and/or the organisation of police resources.

For further information, contact the NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command office on (02) 8882 1436 or at trafficosom@police.nsw.gov.au   
For information on pilot and escort accreditation, see the NHVR publication Pilots and escort training and recognition. 

Queensland special Pilot and Escort conditions 

Level 1 Pilots in the Coastal Zone area  

In Queensland, certain roads have been granted access under the Notice that would have otherwise been granted access only by permit. To manage the risks associated with the movement of oversize agricultural combinations on these roads, level 1 pilots are required as an alternative option instead of using portable roadside warning signs for travel in the Coastal Zone area. Information on level 1 pilots in Queensland is available on the TMR website under pilot and escort vehicle driver. 

Special pilot requirement for Queensland Zone 3 coastal

When travelling in Queensland, the following pilot vehicle arrangements instead of the general pilot requirements:

Queensland – Additional pilot vehicle requirements  

Pilot vehicle requirements for travel in Queensland regardless of the distance travelled.  

Pilot vehicle requirements in Queensland during holiday periods 

During the Easter, Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods, agricultural vehicles or combinations must be accompanied by at least one pilot vehicle extra to the requirements that would have normally applied.

Queensland Level 2 escort vehicle requirements  

In Queensland, certain roads have been granted access under the Notice that would have otherwise been granted access only by permit.  

To manage the risks associated with the movement of oversize agricultural combinations on these roads, level 2 escort vehicles are required as per Table 39.  These requirements apply, despite the distance travelled.  

Pilot vehicles and level 2 escort vehicles are not required if crossing a road with a clear view of approaching traffic of at least 500m in both directions.  

Information on level 2 escort vehicles in Queensland is available on the TMR website.

An operator of an agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice must not operate on any part of the following roads/ bridges without contact being made with the Department of Transport and Main Roads service to ascertain any escort requirements that may apply: 

• the Old Marlborough Sarina Road on the Sarina Range (Sarina Police) 
• the Peak Downs Highway on the Eton Range (Mackay Superintendent of Traffic) 
• the Burdekin River Bridge (Home Hill Police) 
• the Kuranda Range (Kennedy Highway: Cairns – Mareeba) (Cairns Police).

Queensland Police escort vehicle requirements  

The operator or driver of an agricultural vehicle or combination requiring a Queensland Police Escort must give Queensland Police reasonable Notice when requesting it from them.  
The Queensland Police Heavy Vehicle Road Operations Program Office can be contacted on 1300 077 020 or at www. police.qld.gov.au/units/police-wide-load-escorts.  

Special Pilot requirements in South Australia  

Pilot vehicle requirements for travel in Zone 2 and Zone 5

When travelling in South Australia, the following pilot vehicle arrangements instead of the general pilot requirements:

Police requirements for certain bridges in South Australia 

Agricultural vehicles and combinations must not travel over the bridges listed below without police closing the bridge to traffic if they exceed the following dimensions:  

Restriction on what a pilot or escort vehicle may carry 

A pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must not tow a trailer or carry goods, but it may carry equipment or substances for use in connection with the class 1 heavy vehicle it is accompanying or for restraining a load on that heavy vehicle.

Special Pilot requirements in Tasmania  

Pilot vehicle requirements related to the width  

When travelling in Tasmania, the following pilot vehicle arrangements instead of the general pilot requirements.  

Special pilot requirements in Victoria 

Victoria – Additional pilot vehicle requirements  

When travelling in Victoria, the following pilot requirements apply instead of the general pilot requirements.  

Warning lights 

An agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice must have an active warning light attached if:  

A warning light attached to an agricultural vehicle, when switched on, must:  

•  emit a yellow coloured light of rotating and flashing effect  
•  flash between 120 and 200 times a minute  
•  have a power of at least: 25W if LED technology is used, or  
•  55W if another technology is used, and  
•   not be a strobe light.  

 
A warning light attached to an agricultural vehicle must be:  

• clearly visible at a distance of 500m in all directions, or  
• supplemented by one or more additional warning lights, so that the light emanating from at least one of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500m in any direction.  

However, for a pilot vehicle travelling in front of a Class 1 heavy vehicle, a filter may be placed behind the warning light attached to the pilot vehicle to reduce the intensity of the light directed to the driver of the heavy vehicle.  

The switch for a warning light attached must be within easy reach of the driver in the normal driving position in the vehicle. 

A warning light attached must only be switched on when the heavy vehicle is travelling or is stationary in a position that is likely to cause danger to other road users.  

Warning lights must be designed and fitted in accordance with Schedule 8 Part 3 Division 1 of the MDL Regulation. 
 

Warning flags and signs  

An agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice must be fitted with warning signs (Figure 12) and flags as outlined in Table 46. 

Note: the most restrictive requirement applies, where more than one of the following conditions applies to the vehicle and combination. 

Warning flag requirements 

A warning flag must:  

• be 450mm long and 450mm wide;  
• be bright coloured red, red and yellow, or yellow; and  
• be mounted on each side of an agricultural vehicle or combination (if required).  

 
Warning light and side and rear marker requirements for night travel  

If travelling at night:  

• side markers must be displayed: not more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and  
• at each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and  
• two rear markers must be fitted to the rear of any load projecting from the rear of the vehicle within 400mm of each side of the load and at least 1m, but not more than 2.1m, above the ground; and  
• a warning light must be attached to the vehicle if it, together with any load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 22m.  

Light and reflector requirements for night travel

Agricultural vehicles and combinations operating at night must comply with Part 6 of the VS Regulation, concerning lights and reflectors.

Warning sign requirements  

The warning sign on an agricultural vehicle must be at least 1,200mm long and at least 450mm high. The length of the sign may be split in two parts, in which case the combined length of its parts must be at least 1,200mm.  

A warning sign on the agricultural vehicle must:  

• have a face showing the word OVERSIZE, in black capital letters and in typeface Series C(N) complying with AS 1744 Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs. Note: AS 1744 Forms of Letters and Numerals for Road Signs may be purchased from Standards Australia 
• have letters at least 200mm high and at least 125mm from the top and bottom of the warning sign.  

If the length of the warning sign is spilt into two parts:  

• the word OVER must be on the left part and the word SIZE on the right part  
• there must be no border between the two parts  
• both parts must be mounted at the same height.  

A warning sign on an agricultural vehicle must be fitted horizontally. The lower edge of the warning sign must be:  

• above the bottom bumper bar; or  
• if there is no bumper bar, at least 500mm above ground level.  

The face of a warning sign on a Class 1 agricultural vehicle must have:  

• a yellow surface complying with Class 1 or 2 of AS 1906 ‘Retro-reflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes’  
• a black border that is at least 20mm wide and, unless the sign is made with a box edge, the outermost edge of which is at least 10mm in from the edge of the sign  
• its manufacturer’s name or trademark, and the brand and class of material as used for the warning sign’s surface, permanently marked in letters at least 3mm but no more than 10mm high on any visible part of the sign.  

A warning sign on an agricultural vehicle must be made of stiff, flat, weatherproof material, for example:    

• zincalume that is at least 0.8mm thick  
• aluminium that is at least 1.6mm thick.  

However, it may be made of flexible, weatherproof material if the sign is:  

• held taught  
• clearly visible  
• unlikely to become dislocated, furl or otherwise difficult to be read by other road users.  

Warning signs must be designed and fitted in accordance with Schedule 8 Part 3 Division 2 of the MDL Regulation.  

Warning patterns

A warning pattern (Figure 13) must be displayed at the sides of the rear of any auger, conveyor or the reaping implement of a combine harvester.  

A warning pattern must:  

• cover an area of at least 0.16m2; and  
• consist of diagonal stripes at least 150mm wide that are alternately coloured red and white or black and white.  

Headlights

The agricultural vehicle or combination must have its low-beam headlights on while it is being used in the daytime.

Requirements for tractors  

Any part of an axle extending more than 150mm from the outside wall of a tractor’s tyre must be painted fluorescent yellow, or have yellow fluorescent or other high-visibility material wrapped around it. 

Warning lights and delineators if a load projects from a vehicle

As per Section 3 of Schedule 8 of the MDL Regulation, an agricultural vehicle or combination requires warning lights and delineators if:

• a load projects more than 150mm beyond the side of the vehicle or combination; and
• the projection is less than 500mm thick from top to bottom.

Warning lights must be designed and fitted in accordance with Schedule 8 Part 3 Division 1 of the MDL Regulation.

Delineators must be designed and fitted in accordance with Section 3 (3) of Schedule 8 of the MDL Regulation.

Portable road side warning sign designs for Queensland

Registration  

An eligible vehicle must have registration or conditional registration before operating on the road network.  

Conditional registration is registration for non-standard vehicles that do not comply with the standard registration regulations and have a genuine need for limited access to the road network.  

As agricultural machines have their own automotive power, they generally need to be registered.  
Some agricultural implements and trailers may not require registration.  

The NHVR is not responsible for registration or conditional registration. State and territory governments administer the registration aspect of transport law.  

Registration requirements are dependent on the state or territory. For further information, please use the links below or contact the relevant state or territory transport department: 

Licensing  

In order to drive a heavy agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination on public roads, operators require a licence of the appropriate class.  

The NHVR is not responsible for licence requirements. State and territory governments administer the licensing aspect of transport law.  

Licensing requirements are dependent on the state or territory. For further information, please use the links below or contact the relevant state or territory transport department: 

Complying with licensing conditions 

Travel on public roads must be conducted in accordance with any licensing conditions that may apply.

Important: You must take extra care when towing a trailer or another vehicle, particularly if the towed vehicle is not fitted with brakes. This is because, with the extra mass behind the towing vehicle, your combination vehicle may be less stable, have slower acceleration, and may take longer to stop.

Maximum operating speed for agricultural combinations

The National Class 1 Agricultural notice states speed limits for certain agricultural combinations. The speed limits are based on the tow mass ratio between the hauling unit and the trailer. 

An agricultural combination must be operated at a speed that is the lesser of:

• A speed condition described on this page (in Table 49 and Table 50).
  • For operation under any of the conditions described in Table 49 - the applicable speed conditions in Table 49.
  • For all other agricultural combinations/circumstances - the applicable speed condition in Table 50.
• A posted speed limit.
• Any applicable vehicle manufacturer's speed limit.

The following Table provides a list of road managers where the Queensland 80km/h speed condition doesn't apply. These road managers have not provided consent to allow the increased speed limit. 

Transport for NSW (state roads)  

Cotton Harvesters

Cotton Harvesters and combinations including cotton Harvesters are limited to 100kms per trip.

Eligible cotton harvesters must comply with the mass limits of the Notice and may only travel on approved Cotton Harvester Roads, as identified on the Map.

Eligible cotton harvesters must not:

• cross a timber bridge; or
• cross a Cotton Harvester Do Not Cross Structure, as identified on the Map.

Travel is only permitted over other structures (e.g. bridges) if travelling down the centre of the carriageway at a speed not exceeding 10km/h

Travel conditions on certain roads

Agricultural vehicles and combinations may travel on the restricted highways in Table 52, only in accordance with any conditions that
apply.

Prohibited bridges in New South Wales

Agricultural vehicles and combinations are not allowed to travel under the Notice on the prohibited bridges listed in Table 53

Prohibited roads in New South Wales

Agricultural vehicles and combinations are not allowed to travel under the Notice on the prohibited roads listed in Table 54.

Dimension limits on certain roads

The maximum dimensions allowed to travel under the Notice are limited on certain roads in New South Wales, as shown
in Table 55. Agricultural vehicles and combinations must only travel on these roads following the conditions of access that
may apply.

Berrigan Shire Council  

Restricted road  
Travel is not allowed on the following road if a vehicle exceeds the maximum allowable width and height. 

No travel in urban areas  
No travel is allowed on non-arterial roads in urban areas, i.e. urban access streets require assessment on a case-by-case basis.  
This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply.

Bland Shire Council

Wet weather  
On unsealed roads, travel is suspended during periods of prolonged rain within the 24 hours period after the rainfall event or when the road's surface is wet.  
Note: When a prolonged rainfall event occurs, the restriction is applied to allow sufficient time for the road and road pavement to dry, preventing damage.  
 
Road and structure condition information  
If relevant, Bland Shire Council website will show travel/weight restrictions and information on road closures. 
 

Carrathool Shire Council  

No travel is allowed on the following roads in the township of Hillston:  

• High Street, between Kidman Way and McGee Street. 
• Kidman Way, between Oxley Avenue and Cowper Street. 
• McGee Street/Kidman Way, between High Street and The Springs Road. 
• Mossgiel Road, for a distance of 1km west from the intersection with Lachlan River Road. 
• Oxley Avenue, south of Lake Woorabinda. 

 
No travel during school hours  
No travel during school zone restriction times between 7:30am to 9:30am and 2:45pm to 4:15pm on an official school day.  
A school zone refers to an area on a street near a school or near a crosswalk leading to a school.  
Restricted signed hours means official signage that indicates a reduced speed during nominated times as indicated. 

Wet weather  
On unsealed roads and single lane narrow roads, travel is suspended during periods of prolonged rain within the 24 hours period after the rainfall event or when the surface of the road is wet.  
In this condition, a single lane narrow road is one that permits two-way travel but is not wide enough in most places to allow vehicles to pass one another without travelling on unsealed shoulders.  
Note: When a prolonged rainfall event occurs, the restriction is applied to allow sufficient time for the road and pavement to dry, preventing damage. 

Cowra Council  

There is no travel during school zone restriction times between 8:00am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm on an official school day.  
 
A school zone refers to an area on a street near a school or near a crosswalk leading to a school.  
Restricted signed hours means official signage that indicates a reduced speed during nominate times as 

Hay Shire Council  

Prohibited bridges  
Travel is not allowed on the timber bridge located at Maunde, over the Murrumbidgee River.  
This bridge has a 2.5-tonne load limit.  

Moree Plains Shire Council  

Restricted bridges  
Travel is not allowed on the following bridges if the width exceeds the maximum allowable width dimension. 

Restricted culverts

Travel is not allowed on the following culverts, if the width exceeds the maximum allowable width dimension. 

Penrith City Council  

Prohibited bridges  
No travel allowed on the Werrington Road Bridge, between Rance Road and Parkes Avenue.  

Upper Lachlan Shire Council 

Width restriction on unsealed roads  
Travel on unsealed roads is restricted to a maximum width of 3.7m.  

Walcha Council  

Prohibited bridges  
No travel is allowed on all timber bridges. 

Approved roads  

• Only B-Double approved routes are applicable for use in the Walcha LGA under this consent, as presented on the RMS RAV website. 
• Where possible, the use of Middle Street and Jamieson Street are preferred to bypass the WalchaTownship. 
• This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply. 

No travel during school hours  
The use of routes during the following hours, where travel to and from schools occurs, is not permitted – 8:00am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 4:00pm. 

Wagga Wagga City Council  

No travel during school hours  
No travel during school hours which are nominated as:  

• 8:00am to 9:30am and 3:00pm to 4:30pm on urban school bus routes; and  
• 7:30am to 9:30am and 3:30pm to 5:00pm on Rural school bus routes.  

Restrictions on certain roads outside of urban and village areas  
This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply.  
Travel is not allowed on the below list of roads if travel does not comply with access conditions.  
 

Note: These roads are not located within an urban/village area indicated in green on the following maps for Wagga Wagga City Council. 

No travel in urban areas and village areas  

This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply.  

Travel is generally not allowed under the Notice in the urban and village areas indicated in green on the following maps for Wagga Wagga City Council.  

Travel is only allowed under the Notice on the below list of roads and only if travelling following access conditions.

Table 60: Wagga Wagga Council restricted roads urban and village areas

Zone	Road	Section	Conditions
			Maximum width	Maximum length	Pilot requirements	Maximum speed	School Bus Route
3	Centenary Ave, Tarcutta	Sydney St to Westbrook Rd	3.5m	19m	n/a	40km/h	Rural school bus route
3	Westbrook Rd,	Full length – Tarcutta to Oberne Creek	3.5m	19m	1 pilot >2.7m width	50km/h	Rural school bus route
5	Baker St, Uranquinty	Yarragundry St to Churches Plain Rd	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Bakers Ln	Edison Rd to Inglewood Rd	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Blaxland St	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Boorooma St	Farrer Rd to Estella Rd	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Byrnes Rd	Merino Dr to Oura Rd	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Churches Plain Rd, Uranquinty	Baker St to 100m north of Baker St	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Copland St	Tasman Rd to Kooringal Rd	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Cox St, Mangoplah	Mangoplah-The Rock Rd to Tywong St	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	N/A
5	Edison Rd	Full length	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	N/A
5	Elizabeth Ave, Forest Hill	Sturt Hwy to Inglewood Rd	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Estella Rd	Boorooma St to Pine Gully Rd	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Eunony Bridge Rd	Full length	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Farrer Rd	Full length	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Glenfield Rd	Full length	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Gregadoo Rd	Plumpton Rd to Mitchell Rd	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Hampden Ave	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Holbrook Rd	Full length	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Rural school bus route
5	Holbrook Rd	Full length in Wagga Wagga LGA	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Rural school bus route
5	Horseshoe Rd	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Inglewood Rd	Full length	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >2.7m width   2 pilots >3.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Key St, Uranquinty	Connorton St to Oxley Bridge Rd	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Kooringal Rd	Copland St to Red Hill Rd	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Lawson St	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Lloyd Rd	Full length	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Mangoplah - The Rock Rd	Mangoplah to Klimpschs Ln	4.0m	20m	1 pilot >3.0m width	50km/h	Rural school bus route
5	Mill St	Oura Rd to Hampden Ave	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Mitchell Rd	Inglewood Rd to Gregadoo Rd East	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Old Narrandera Rd	Olympic Hwy to The Gap Rd	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Oura Rd	Byrnes Rd to Mill St	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Oura Rd	Full length   North Wagga to	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.5m width	50km/h	Rural school bus route
5	Oxley Bridge Rd	Full length – Uranquinty to Maxwell	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.0m width   2 pilots >3.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Pearson St	Full length	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Pine Gully Rd	Full length	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Plumpton Rd	Lloyd Rd to Gregadoo Rd	4.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	50km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Red Hill Rd	Full length	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Ryan St, Uranquinty	Olympic Hwy to Connorton St	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Say St	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Schiller St	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Tasman Rd	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Travers St	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	Urban school bus route
5	Tywong St, Ladysmith	Tumbarumba Rd to western end	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Rural school bus route
5	Wentworth St	Full length	5.0m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width   2 pilots >4.5m width	40km/h	N/A
5	Yarragundry St, Uranquinty	Olympic Hwy to 250m west of Baker St	4.5m	25m	1 pilot >3.7m width	40km/h	Rural school bus route
3	Centenary Ave, Tarcutta	Sydney St to Westbrook Rd	3.5m	19m	n/a	40km/h	Rural school bus route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) State Roads  

An operator of an agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice is not permitted to use on any part of the following roads/ bridges without contact being made with the Department of Transport and Main Roads service to ascertain any escort requirements that may apply: 

• the Old Marlborough Sarina Road on the Sarina Range (Sarina Police) 
• the Peak Downs Highway on the Eton Range (Mackay Superintendent of Traffic) 
• the Burdekin River Bridge (Home Hill Police) 
• the Kuranda Range (Kennedy Highway: Cairns – Mareeba) (Cairns Police).

Width restrictions on certain Queensland Highways and roads  

Travel on the following Queensland State roads and highways is limited to the maximum dimensions in Table 61.

City Of Brisbane 

An agricultural vehicle or combination is not permitted to operate on the following roads in the City of Brisbane:

• Pacific Motorway (including South East Freeway and Riverside Expressway), north of its intersection with the Gateway Motorway 
• Western Arterial Road from Miskin Street, Toowong to Stafford Road, Everton Park (Frederick Street, Rouen Road, Boundary Road, Kaye Street, MacGregor Terrace, Jubilee Terrace, Elimatta Drive, Stewart Road, Wardell Street, South Pine Road) 
• Houghton Highway Bridge 
• Clem 7 (North South Bypass) Tunnel 
• Airport Link Tunnel 
• Legacy Way Tunnel.

Width restrictions on certain roads 

The maximum width of an agricultural vehicle or combination operating under the Notice is restricted on Critical Areas, Critical Roads and Major Roads in Queensland.  
These restrictions do not apply if crossing a road with a clear view of approaching traffic of at least 500m in both directions.  

Dimension limits on certain identified Major Roads in the Coastal Zone 3 Area.

Major roads listed in the following Table, "dimension limits on certain major roads in Queensland coastal zone 3," are limited to the following maximum dimensions;

• Width must not exceed 4.0m
• Height must not exceed 5.0m
• Length (Combination) must not exceed 25.0m

Dimension limits on certain identified Critical Roads in the Coastal Zone 3 Area.

Major roads listed in the following Table, "dimension limits on certain major roads in Queensland coastal zone 3," are limited to the following maximum dimensions;

• Width must not exceed 3.5m
  • Night travel on the below listed roads must be per conditions relating to night travel in Queensland on Critical Roads.
• Height must not exceed 5.0m
• Length (Combination) must not exceed 25.0m
  • * Maximum 12.5m length for Gold Coast Springbrook Road (Pine Creek Road to Mount Ninmel Road Neranwood)

Sugarcane harvester excluded areas 

Sugarcane harvester excluded areas apply to sugarcane harvesters with a rear overhang exceeding 6.5m.

Sugarcane harvester excluded areas are within: 

1.     100m of the Bruce Highway while on an approved Sugarcane Harvester Road that connects with the Bruce Hwy, and 
2.     250m in either direction of a school zone on a designated road between the hours of that school's posted regulated school time zone.

If access is required in an excluded area, then access may be granted under a Class 1 mass and/or dimension permit, subject to consent by the relevant road manager/s. For more information, please contact the NHVR by email at info@nhvr.gov.au or by phone 13 NHVR (13 64 87). 

Approved sugarcane harvester roads 

A sugarcane harvester with a rear overhang up to 7.8m is eligible to travel on the following roads. Note: travel is not allowed on any part of an approved road within the excluded areas mentioned in the Sugarcane harvester excluded areas.

Special conditions for cotton harvesters in Queensland 

Eligible cotton harvesters may only travel on approved Cotton Harvester Roads, as identified on the Map.

Eligible cotton harvesters must not:

• cross a timber bridge; or
• cross a Cotton Harvester Do Not Cross Structure, as identified on the Map.

When crossing a bridge that is not a restricted structure, the driver of an eligible cotton harvester must:

• wait until the bridge is free of all other vehicles;
• travel along the centre of the carriageway; and
• travel at a speed not exceeding 10km/h.

Cotton harvesters must not travel on Critical Roads in Queensland
Cotton harvesters with a width greater than 5.0m are not permitted to travel on Critical Roads in Queensland.

This restriction does not apply if:

• crossing a road with a clear view of approaching traffic of at least 500m in both directions; or
• travelling on a road listed in Table 39, and in accordance with the requirements in Table 39 (Queensland level 2 escort vehicle requirements).

Cassowary Coast Regional Council 

Restricted Bridges  
The following structures are closed to vehicles that are greater than the width listed. Operators can also visit for any updates http://ccrc.assetreview.com.au/heavyvehicleaccess
 

The following structures are closed to vehicles greater than the width listed unless the load is elevated to at least the height specified to clear the guard rails at the approaches. Operators can also visit for any updates http://ccrc.assetreview.com.au/heavyvehicleaccess

Douglas Shire Council 

Travel on gravel roads  
Operators must contact Council to ascertain the suitability of the road for heavy vehicle movement.  
 
Travel in wet weather  
In heavy or prolonged rain affecting the route being travelled, travel is suspended and deferred to a date and time determined by Council.  
 
Compression braking and headlights  
Limit compression braking within residential areas and headlights on during daylight hours.  

No travel in urban areas  
Any travel along a residential street/s is restricted unless Council specifically and individually approves it. 

No travel during school zones  
No travel through school zones during times of school zone speed restrictions.  
No travel during school bus hours, if applicable.  

Fraser Coast Regional Council  

Approved roads  
Approved local government roads in the Fraser Coast Regional Council area are identified on the Map via turning on the layer for conditions and restrictions - other.

No other local government roads within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area are approved for travel.  This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply.  

Hinchinbrook Shire Council  

No travel in urban areas  
No travel permitted in urban areas, except:  

• McIlwraith Street, Ingham  
• Tully Street, Ingham  
• Davidson Street, Ingham  
• Skinner Street, Ingham  

 
This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply.  

Ipswich City Council  

No travel in urban areas  
No travel permitted in urban areas designated within the urban footprint in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017. This condition does not apply to state-controlled roads, subject to compliance with any other conditions that may apply.  

Isaac Regional Council  

No travel on cattle grids
Travel over cattle grids is not permitted. Please use the bypass gate next to each grid where one is in place. If no bypass gate is in place, travel over cattle grids is permitted at a reduced speed of 20km/h, except where a traffic sign indicates a lower speed limit.

School zone conditions
No travel through school zones during times of school zone speed conditions on an official school day
No travel during school bus hours, if applicable

Built up/urban areas
No travel is permitted along residential streets unless it is specifically and individually approved by Council.

Wet weather conditions
On unsealed roads and single lane narrow roads, travel is suspended during periods of prolonged rain, within the 24-hour period after the rainfall event or when the surface of the road is wet.
Note: When a prolonged rainfall event occurs, the condition is applied to allow sufficient time for the road and road pavement to dry, preventing damage.

Restricted bridges  
The following bridges are closed to vehicles greater than the width listed unless the load is elevated to clear any guard rails or infrastructure i.e. guide posts, signs etc. It is the operator’s responsibility to check clearance limits to ensure no damage to infrastructure or property.