Safety, accreditation & compliance

Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

CoR laws make parties other than drivers responsible for the safety of heavy vehicles on the road.

Fatigue management

Fatigue laws apply to fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles.

Heavy Vehicle Confidential Reporting Line (HVCRL)

The HVCRL is a confidential telephone service for participants in the supply chain to report operational safety issues relating to heavy vehicle transport activities.

Industry Codes of Practice

A Registered Industry Code of Practice (RICP) is a resource that helps parties in the chain of responsibility ensure the safety of their transport activities.

National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme

The NHVAS is a formal process for recognising operators who have robust safety management systems in place.

On-road compliance and enforcement

Heavy vehicle drivers and operators benefit from a greater level of consistency in on-road compliance and enforcement outcomes under the HVNL.

Road Monitoring

The NHVR uses a range of tools and data to monitor the road network and heavy vehicles.

Safety alerts and bulletins

Series of alerts and bulletins addressing a wide range of matters for industry to consider.

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Having an effective SMS can be one of the best ways of ensuring you have a safety-focused business.

Vehicle standards and modifications

The NHVR delivers a comprehensive range of services (including the regulation of heavy vehicle standards and modifications) under a consistent regulatory framework.