HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
National Class 2 4.6m High Livestock Carrier Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1)
Purpose
Note: This Notice removes a condition in the South Australian Schedule concerning operation at concessional mass limits and higher mass limits. This provision is obsolete.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law provides that Livestock Carriers (as defined in this notice) are class 2 vehicles if the vehicle’s height exceeds 4.3 metres but does not exceed 4.6 metres. That means that these heavy vehicles are restricted access vehicles and the operator requires an authorisation from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator before the vehicle may be used on public roads. This instrument is an authorisation that declares the routes on which Livestock Carriers may be used, subject to compliance with certain conditions. This instrument does NOT exempt the Livestock Carrier from requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law including, but not limited to, mass and dimension requirements.
Authorising Provision
2. This notice is made under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as in force in each participating jurisdiction (HVNL).
Title
3. This notice may be cited as the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle 4.6m High Livestock Carrier Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1).
Commencement
4. This notice commences on 10 February 2024.
Expiry
5. This notice expires on 9 February 2029.
Definitions
6. Unless otherwise stated, words and expressions used in this notice have the same meanings as in the HVNL or regulations made under the HVNL.
‘Livestock Carrier’ means a heavy vehicle that is a heavy vehicle or combination that is higher than 4.3m but not higher than 4.6m and is built to carry cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses.
‘National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice’ means the current national notice of that name providing access to Class 2 B-Doubles.
‘National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice’ means the current national notice of that name providing access to Class 2 Road Trains.
‘Stated areas or routes’ means the stated areas or routes set out in the Schedules.
‘Stated hours of stated days’ means the stated hours of stated days set out in the Schedules.
Application
7. This notice applies to a Livestock Carrier.
8. This notice applies in all participating jurisdictions other than the Australian Capital Territory.
Conditions
9. The driver and operator of the Livestock Carrier must comply with all conditions set out in the Schedule for a participating jurisdiction when the vehicle is being used in the jurisdiction to which that Schedule applies.
Peter Austin
Director, Policy Implementation
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
SCHEDULE 1 – NEW SOUTH WALES
Revocation
Stated areas or routes
2. A Livestock Carrier that is a motor vehicle, or a combination consisting of a prime mover and semitrailer, may use the areas or routes set out in Appendix 1 to this Schedule.
3. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination may only use a route described in clause 2 if the route is also an approved route in the National Class 2 B-double Authorisation Notice.
Note: This means the route must be approved for use by both 4.6m high vehicles and B-doubles.
4. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a road train combination may only use a route described in clause 2 if the route is also an approved road train route as set out in the NSW Schedule of the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation Notice.
Note: This means the route must be approved for use by both 4.6m high vehicles and road trains.
Stated hours of stated days
5. Except as specified in clauses 6 and 7, a Livestock Carrier may use the stated areas or routes at any time of the day.
6. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation Notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in this notice.
7. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation Notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in this notice.
Conditions
8. A Livestock Carrier must comply with the conditions specified for each area or route in the condition column in Appendix 1 to this Schedule.
9. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination must comply with any relevant conditions set out in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation Notice
10. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a road train combination must comply with any relevant conditions set out in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation Notice.
11. Livestock must not be carried in an upper deck of a multi-deck livestock carrier unless any lower deck of the livestock carrier is fully laden.
Appendix 1
Map and/or list of routes as specified under the heading “Restricted Access Vehicle maps and lists” on the Transport for New South Wales website.
SCHEDULE 2 – QUEENSLAND
Note: The driver of the Livestock Carrier must assess the suitability of a road prior to operating the vehicle on that road. The roads used must be continually monitored to ensure sufficient clearance for the vehicle exists.
2. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination may only use a route described in clause 1 if the route is also approved in the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice.
Note: This means the route must be approved for use by both 4.6m high semitrailers and B-doubles.
3. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a road train combination may only use a route described in clause 1 if the route is also approved in the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice.
Note: This means the route must be approved for use by both 4.6m high vehicles and road trains.
Stated hours of stated days
4. Except as specified in clauses 5 and 6, a Livestock Carrier may use the stated areas or routes at any time of the day.
5. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the B-Double notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in the B-Double notice.
6. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the road train notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in the road train notice.
Conditions
7. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination must comply with any relevant conditions set out in the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice.
8. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a road train combination must comply with any relevant conditions set out in the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice.
SCHEDULE 3 – SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Stated areas or routes
Stated hours of stated days
4. Subject to clauses 5 and 6, a Livestock Carrier may use the stated areas or routes at any time of the day.
5. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the B-Double notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice.
6. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the road train notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice
Conditions
Conditions applicable to all Livestock Carriers
7. Only livestock consisting of cattle, sheep, pigs and goats can be carried when operating under this schedule.
8. A rigid motor vehicle is not permitted to operate under this Schedule.
9. Livestock must not be carried in an upper deck of a multi-deck livestock carrier unless all pens on any lower decks are fully loaded except for pens containing loading ramps.
10. The load must consist solely of livestock.
11. While transporting livestock, the driver and operator of a Livestock Carrier must comply with the requirements of the Australian Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals and the road transport of livestock.
Conditions applicable to a Livestock Carrier used in a B-double or road train combination
12. In addition to complying with the requirements of this Schedule, a Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination must comply with the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice
13. In addition to complying with the requirements of this Schedule, a Livestock Carrier that is used in a road train must comply with the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice.
Conditions applicable to a Livestock Carrier that exceeds 4.3m high.
14. Before starting the journey, the driver or operator must;
a) must comply with the specified route, area and structure restrictions published in the Consolidated Table of Limited Access Locations in South Australia published on the ‘Approved Areas or Routes’ section of the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport website at; and
b) may be required to consult and obtain consent from third party entities who manage utilities which may be impacted by over height vehicles.
Note: Some routes in the Adelaide Metropolitan Area have height restrictions less than 4.3m.
Contact details for SAPN, Telstra and Optus are available on the NHVR website.
SCHEDULE 4 – TASMANIA
Stated areas or routes
(a) Tasman Bridge if the vehicle is more than 4.3m high;
(b) Bridgewater Bridge if the vehicle is more than 4.3m high; or
(c) Any other road where there is insufficient height clearance for the combination to pass without striking or damaging any road infrastructure
Note: The driver of a Livestock Carrier that is higher than 4.3m must assess the suitability of a road prior to operating the vehicle on that road using the maps specified in Appendix 1 to ensure sufficient clearance for the vehicle exists.
2. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination that is more than 21m long may only use a route specified in clause 1 if it is also a route approved in the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice.
Stated hours of stated days
3. Except as specified in clause 4, a Livestock Carrier may use the stated areas or routes at any time of the day.
4. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the B-Double notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice and in the B-double network map specified in Appendix 1.
Conditions
5. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination must comply with the conditions specified in the National Class 2 B-Double Authorisation Notice and in the B-double network map specified in Appendix 1.
Appendix 1
Tasmanian 26 metre B-double Network Map
Height Clearance Under Overhead Structures Map
Note: The Height Clearance Under Overhead Structures Map identifies relevant height clearances that may be relevant depending on specific routes on the network.
The maps and networks mentioned in this appendix are published by the Tasmania Department of State Growth, and are available on its website.
SCHEDULE 5 – VICTORIA
Stated areas or routes
Stated hours of stated days
3. Except as specified in clause 4, a Livestock Carrier may use the stated areas or routes at any time of the day.
4. A Livestock Carrier that is authorised to use the areas or routes in the B-double notice must do so in accordance with any restrictions on the hours and days of operation specified in the B-double notice.
Conditions
5. A Livestock Carrier is limited to transporting cattle, pigs, sheep or goats.
6. A Livestock Carrier that is used in a B-double combination must comply with any relevant conditions set out in the B-double notice.
Appendix 1
Victorian Class 2 B-double Access maps
Note: The access lists in this appendix are maintained by VicRoads, and are published on its website.