NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE LAW

Australian Capital Territory Class 3 4.6m High Vehicle Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1)

1. Purpose

This Notice provides dimension exemptions from the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation (the MDL Regulation), and conditional height limits for vehicles operating on specified networks that meet the other requirements of the Notice.

2.       Authorising Provision

This notice is made under s117 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

3.       Commencement

This Notice commences on 13 March 2024.

4.       Expiry

This Notice expires on 12 March 2029.

5.       Title

This Notice may be cited as the Australian Capital Territory Class 3 4.6m High Vehicle Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1).

6.       Definitions

1)      Unless otherwise stated, words and expressions used in this Notice and in the Code have the same meanings as those defined in the HVNL.

2)      In this Notice:-

Eligible vehicle means a vehicle that meets the requirements of section 7 of this Notice.

7.       Application

This Notice applies to heavy vehicles operating in the Australian Capital Territory that have a height greater than 4.3m, but not greater than 4.6m.

8.       Exemptions - Height

1)      This notice exempts eligible vehicles from the following dimension requirements specified in Schedule 6 of the MDL Regulation, to the extent that conditional dimension limits are provided under section 9 of this Notice:

a)      Section 8 – Height

9.       Conditions – Height

An eligible vehicle in this notice must not exceed 4.6m in height.

10.   Conditions – B-doubles

A B-double operating under this Notice that includes a 4.6m high semitrailer must comply with any relevant conditions set out in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation Notice.

11.   Conditions - State Areas and Routes

1)      A combination consisting of a prime mover and a 4.6m high semitrailer may use the map and/or list of routes specified in the “4.6m High Network” on the Restricted Access Vehicle Networks published by Transport Canberra & City Services.

2)      A B-double that includes a 4.6m high semitrailer may only use a route described in 1) if the route is also an approved B-double route as set out in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation Notice.

Note: This means the route must be approved for use by both 4.6m high semitrailers and B-doubles.

Peter Austin

Director, Policy Implementation

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator