HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2024 (No.8)
- Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to amend stated networks for vehicles on the Regulator’s initiative.
- Commencement date
- Suspension or amendment of the routes in Schedule 1 under section 4(1)(a) below commences immediately upon publication of this notice; and
- Cancellation or amendment of the routes in Schedule 1 under section 4(1)(b) below commences 28 days after publication of this notice.
- Title
This notice may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Suspension and Amendment Notice 2024 (No.8).
- Authorising provision
- This notice is made under:
- Section 175, immediately suspending or amending the routes listed in Schedule 1 of this notice to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure; and
- Section 173, cancelling or amending the routes listed in Schedule 1 of this notice on the Regulator’s initiative.
- Application
This notice applies in all participating jurisdictions.
- 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.
- Public notice of amendment
Any person affected by the purpose of the action they make written representation to the Regulator within 14 days of the publication of the notice about why the amendment should not be made.
Dated: 1/10/2024
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 |
s173 and s175 HVNL | Victoria – Multiple Networks -PBS Level 2B, 3A and PBS Quad, 4 & 5 Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane, OSOM Networks 5612 | Mitchell Shire Council | Restricted Access update to the following route: - Remove access to High St From Intersection of Tallarook St to the intersection of Tarcombe Rd | Reason: Pending the 28-day wait period, needing to restrict access for this vehicle due to: Concerns with the geometry of the intersection and the volume of vehicles at the intersection of Tallarook St.
Ongoing structural assessments of bridge |
s173 and s175 HVNL | New South Wales – Multiple Networks – Controlled Access Bus (13.5 & 14.5), GML & CML B Double Networks (19m, 23m, 25/6m), Grain Harvest Management Scheme, Livestock Loading Scheme (Single Articulated & 19m B Double), SPV Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 4 & 12t Per Axle, 6 and PBS level 1 & 2A Networks. | Lockhart Shire Council | Remove access to the following roads: - Remove Green Street, Lockhart and Urana Street, Lockhart for all heavy vehicle classes. | Reason: The use of Green Street and Urana Street by heavy vehicles causes several amenity, safety, and infrastructure issues. Both Green Street and Urana Street traverse residential, recreation, education, and commercial land uses with high pedestrian activity. |
s173 and s175 HVNL | New South Wales - A-double, up to 36.5m in length (no tri-drive) 5727 | Forbes Shire Council | Remove access to the following roads: - Parkes Eugowra Road, (Cookamidgera – Eugowra) | Reason: Error during transition to National Network Map. MR238 is not approved. |
s173 and s175 HVNL | New South Wales – Truck, up to 5.0m in width, up to 12.5m in length 6206 2-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Prescribed SPV, up to 4.6 in height 6207 6-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane With 3-Axle Dolly up to 70t 6208 3-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane Prescribed SPV, up to 4.6 in height 6209 4-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane up to 45.8t 6210 4-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane up to 48t 6211 5-Axle All Terrain Mobile Crane up to 60t (2.65m ground contact width) 6212 | Transport for New South Wales | Conditional access to the following roads: - Summerland Way, (Wiangaree - Dairy Flat) | Approved with conditions: Limited Access Location: Dimension Limits: Width: 2.5m & Height: NA & Length: 19m If your vehicle exceeds the dimension limits at this location, you must obtain a Class 1 permit prior to travel on this route. |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Suspension and Amendment Notice 2024 (No.8) was issued under the authority of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, with the purpose of amending stated networks for heavy vehicles on the Regulator’s initiative. This notice aims to address issues related to public safety and infrastructure by suspending, amending, or cancelling access to certain routes. Enacted under section 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, the notice allows for immediate suspension or amendment of routes to prevent serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure, while section 173 permits cancellation or amendment on the Regulator’s initiative. The notice applies across all participating jurisdictions, providing flexibility in managing heavy vehicle routes to mitigate identified risks.
The notice specifies amendments to various networks in Victoria and New South Wales, citing reasons such as intersection geometry concerns, structural assessments, and amenity, safety, and infrastructure issues in residential and commercial areas. Affected parties have the opportunity to make written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice’s publication if they oppose the proposed amendments. The notice is effective immediately for suspensions and amendments, while cancellations or amendments will take effect 28 days after publication, providing a grace period for stakeholders to respond.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Suspension and Amendment Notice 2024 (No.8) applies to all participating jurisdictions, addressing the suspension or amendment of routes for heavy vehicles to prevent serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure. This notice is authorised under Section 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, which allows for the immediate suspension or amendment of routes, and Section 173, which enables the cancellation or amendment of routes on the Regulator’s initiative. The notice provides specific details on the suspension and amendment of routes in Schedule 1, including the reasons for changes such as concerns with intersection geometry, structural assessments of bridges, and issues related to the use of certain roads by heavy vehicles. The notice also specifies that any person affected by these amendments can make written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice's publication if they believe the amendment should not proceed. This notice is an example of how subordinate instruments can extend or restrict the application of the overarching legislation by providing detailed, specific amendments to the stated networks for heavy vehicles.
Key Provisions
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Suspension and Amendment Notice 2024 (No. 8) outlines amendments to specified heavy vehicle routes in various jurisdictions across Australia. These amendments are made under sections 173 and 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) (sections referenced in parentheses). The purpose of this notice is to either suspend or amend routes to prevent serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure. The amendments and suspensions come into effect immediately upon publication, while cancellations or amendments related to routes will take effect 28 days after publication (section 4(1)).
This legislation imposes specific obligations on road managers and heavy vehicle operators. Road managers, such as Mitchell Shire Council and Lockhart Shire Council, are required to provide detailed reasons for any route restrictions or removals, including safety, amenity, and infrastructure considerations. For example, the Mitchell Shire Council cited concerns about the geometry of intersections and vehicle volumes as reasons for restricting access on certain routes (Schedule 1, Column 5). Heavy vehicle operators must adhere to the amended routes and comply with any conditional access requirements or dimension limits imposed by the notice. Failure to comply may result in violations of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
The notice also outlines potential consequences for non-compliance with the amended routes. Breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law may lead to enforcement actions, which could include fines or other penalties as prescribed under the law. For instance, if a heavy vehicle operator exceeds the specified dimension limits on a conditionally approved route like Summerland Way, they must obtain a Class 1 permit. Failure to do so may result in fines or other penalties as stipulated by the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The exact penalties are not detailed in this notice but are governed by the broader provisions of the HVNL.