Heavy Vehicle National Law
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2019 (No.10)
Statutory Instrument Series:
Stated Maps – Amendment Notice
1 Authorising provision
This Notice is made under:
a) Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction.
2 Purpose
The purpose of this Notice is to amend stated maps for vehicles at the request of road managers.
3 Commencement Date
The amendments take effect 28 days after publication of Amendment Notice 2019 (No.10)
4 Title
This Notice may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2019 (No.10)
5 Application
This Notice applies in all participating jurisdictions.
6 Amendments
The specified networks in Column 2 of Schedule 1 to this Notice are amended as specified in Column 4 for the Road Manager’s reasons shown in Column 5.
Dated: 29 July 2019
Jose Arredondo
Manager Network Access Policy
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Schedule 1: Table of Amended Routes
COLUMN 1 Authorising Provision | COLUMN 2 Network | COLUMN 3 Locality | COLUMN 4 Changes to Route | COLUMN 5 Road Manager Reasons for Change |
s174 HVNL | Queensland All approved networks | Oxley | Remove the following roads: Rudd Street/Douglas Street off ramp westbound | Permanent closure of the off ramp to all vehicles |
s174 HVNL | Victoria B Double PBS Level 2A Grain Harvest Management Scheme B-Double | Little River | Remove the following roads: Little River Road (from Princes Freeway to River Road) | Heavy vehicle use of this road created adverse amenity issues to the township of Little River. |
s174 HVNL | New South Wales 19m B Double 23m B Double 25/26m B Double | Boorowa | Add axle mass limit restrictions to the following bridges: - Bridge over Wheeo Creek chainage 15km from MR54 intersection at Latitude -34.4525 Longitude 149.2755 - Bridge over Old man Gunyah Creek chainage 38km from MR 54 at Latitude -34.4140 Longitude 149.0689 Axle mass limits are reduced to: Single Axle – 7 tonnes Tandem Axle – 8 tonnes Tri-Axle – 11 tonnes | These reduced limits are implemented after bridge inspection. |
s174 HVNL | New South Wales All approved networks | Whitton | Add the following restriction to Sturt Canal bridge, Whitton-Darlington Point Road at Latitude - -34.552876 Longitude – 146.170339 - 40km/hr speed limit - Portable traffic signal for one lane access arrangements | Bridge has structural deterioration. |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2019 (No. 10) was enacted to address issues related to the management and regulation of heavy vehicle routes within participating jurisdictions. This legislative instrument was introduced to allow for amendments to stated maps for heavy vehicles at the request of road managers, facilitating better infrastructure management and compliance with national standards. The Notice was authorised under Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction and was made by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The primary policy objective of this amendment is to ensure that heavy vehicle routes are adapted to reflect current road conditions and infrastructure, thereby enhancing safety and reducing adverse impacts on local communities. The Notice came into effect 28 days after its publication on 29 July 2019 and applies to all participating jurisdictions, making specific amendments to the stated maps as requested by the relevant road managers.
Scope and Application
This Notice pertains to the amendment of stated maps for heavy vehicles, made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction. Its primary aim is to facilitate amendments to specified routes at the behest of road managers, addressing various concerns such as permanent closures, adverse amenity issues, and structural integrity of bridges. The Notice is applicable across all jurisdictions participating in the Heavy Vehicle National Law, indicating a comprehensive approach to managing heavy vehicle routes nationally. The amendments outlined in the Notice are effective 28 days post-publication, with specific changes to routes and restrictions implemented based on the reasons provided by the respective road managers. These reasons range from the permanent closure of certain off-ramps to address safety and environmental concerns, to the introduction of axle mass limits and speed restrictions on bridges due to structural assessments. Notably, the Notice does not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds but rather focuses on the direct application of amendments to improve the safety and efficiency of heavy vehicle operations across the participating jurisdictions.
Key Provisions
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2019 (No.10) amends specific routes for heavy vehicles in various participating jurisdictions, pursuant to Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (s174 HVNL) (Section 1). The amendments, which are set to take effect 28 days after the publication of the Notice, are made to address the requests of road managers to adjust the stated maps for vehicles (Section 3). This Notice applies across all participating jurisdictions and is titled as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2019 (No.10) (Sections 4 and 5). The specific changes to the routes, localities, and reasons for the amendments are detailed in Schedule 1, which outlines the authorised provision, the network, the locality, the changes to the route, and the road manager's reasons for the changes (Section 6).
The Notice imposes obligations on road managers to submit requests for changes to the stated maps for heavy vehicles. These changes are to be based on factors such as permanent closures of certain roads, adverse amenity issues, or structural deterioration of bridges. The Notice requires that any changes be implemented to ensure the safety and efficiency of heavy vehicle routes while considering the impact on local communities and infrastructure (Schedule 1).
Breach of the provisions set out in the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2019 (No.10) may lead to civil or criminal consequences, depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the breach. While specific penalties are not detailed within this Notice, violations of heavy vehicle regulations can typically result in fines, penalties, or other legal actions as outlined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law or corresponding state and territory legislation. The maximum penalties for such breaches may vary, and it is essential for heavy vehicle operators and road managers to adhere to the amended routes to avoid any legal repercussions.