HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 Amendment Notice 2020 (No. 1)
- Purpose
(1) This Notice amends the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 (Road Train Notice) by updating the South Australia Schedule.
Note: This amendment updates the list of available networks in the South Australian Schedule to reflect current mapping. It also updates reference to maintenance management schemes that operate with the Notice, and makes further incidental amendments.
This amendment includes all other changes to the South Australian Schedule.
2. Authorising Provision
(1) This notice is made under section 119, and section 23 of Schedule 1, of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
3. Commencement
This notice commences on 3 January 2020.
4. Expiry
This notice expires when the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 expires, is cancelled or otherwise amended.
5. Amendment
(1) This Notice amends the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 by:
a) Omitting “Schedule 3 South Australia”, and inserting Schedule 1 “Schedule 3 South Australia” of this Notice; and
Peter Caprioli
Executive Director (Freight and Supply Chain Productivity)
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Schedule 1 – Replacement South Australia Schedule
SCHEDULE 3 – SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Definitions
Stated areas or routes
- A Type 1 road train not longer than 30m may use the routes set out in Appendix 1(a) to this Schedule.
2. A Type 1 road train up to 36.5m long may use the routes set out in Appendix 1(b) to this Schedule.
3. A Type 1 road train specified in clause 1 and 2 above, that is carrying a specific commodity may use the routes set out in Appendix 1(c) of this Schedule.
4. A Modular B-triple may use the routes set out in Appendix 1(d) of this Schedule.
5. A Type 2 road train may use the routes set out in Appendix 1(e) of this Schedule.
Conditions
6. A prime mover used in a road train combination must consist of a single steer axle and either a single drive axle or a dual-drive tandem axle group.
7. The total mass of a road train operating at general mass limits must not exceed 42.5t unless the prime mover is fitted with a dual–drive tandem axle group.
8. Couplings fitted to a BAB-quad or ABB-quad must have a minimum D-value rating of 162 kN—
(a) the automatic pin coupling on the rear of the lead trailer;
(b) the towing eye of the road train converter dolly;
(c) the fifth wheel of the road train converter dolly;
(d) the kingpin of a B-double lead trailer; and
(e) all couplings of a B-triple.
(1) A heavy vehicle registered in South Australia must either:
a) hold NHVAS maintenance management accreditation for the vehicle; or
b) display the appropriate inspection label as issued by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure which identifies the type of configuration and the inspection expiry date.
9. A road train that is a vehicle carrier—
(a) as constructed must not be higher than 4.3m; and
(b) must not carry vehicles on an upper deck unless each deck below is fully loaded; and
(c) when the load is made up solely of vehicles, may be up to 4.6m in height
Appendix 1
(a) Routes as specified on the DPTI RAVnet Map System titled ’30m Road Train (GML)’ network
(b) Routes as specified on the DPTI RAVnet Map System titled ’36.5m Road Train (GML)’ network
(c) Routes set out in the road train network as specified on the DPTI RAVnet Map System titled ’Commodity Routes - Road Train (GML)’
(d) Routes as specified on the DPTI RAVnet Map System titled ‘35.0m B-Triple’
(e) Routes as specified on the DPTI RAVnet Map System titled ’53.5m Road Train (GML)’ network
Note:- Networks referenced in this Appendix are maintained by DPTI and published on its website.
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 Amendment Notice 2020 (No. 1) was enacted to update the list of available networks in the South Australian Schedule of the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 to reflect current mapping. Additionally, the amendment updates references to maintenance management schemes operating with the Notice and makes further incidental amendments. This update is crucial to ensure that road train authorisations remain consistent with current infrastructure and regulatory requirements. The Notice was made under sections 119 and 23 of Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and is authorised by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, with Peter Caprioli as the Executive Director (Freight and Supply Chain Productivity). This amendment streamlines and modernises the authorisation process for heavy vehicle road trains in South Australia, ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory and operational standards.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle National Law National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015 Amendment Notice 2020 (No. 1) pertains specifically to the regulations governing heavy vehicle road trains in South Australia, with the purpose of updating the list of available networks and maintaining alignment with current mapping. This Notice applies to heavy vehicles registered in South Australia, focusing on the types of road trains permitted and the routes they can operate on, as well as maintenance management requirements. The Notice incorporates amendments to the South Australian Schedule of the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015, detailing the specific dimensions and types of road trains allowed, such as Type 1 road trains, Modular B-triples, and Type 2 road trains, along with the conditions these vehicles must meet. The Notice also addresses the maintenance management schemes and the inspection requirements for heavy vehicles in South Australia. The amendment extends to all changes specified in the South Australian Schedule, and it is subject to the provisions and conditions outlined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Key Provisions
This Notice updates the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Road Train Notice) 2015 by amending the South Australia Schedule (section 5(a)). The updated Schedule outlines permissible routes for various types of road trains in South Australia, including Type 1 road trains up to 30 metres and 36.5 metres in length, Modular B-triples, and Type 2 road trains (Schedule 3). The Notice also sets specific conditions for these vehicles, such as the total mass limit, axle configurations, and the minimum D-value rating for certain couplings (clauses 6-8). Additionally, it includes requirements for heavy vehicles registered in South Australia to hold NHVAS maintenance management accreditation or display the appropriate inspection label (clause 9(1)).
Entities governed by this Notice, particularly those operating heavy vehicles in South Australia, must comply with the updated routes and conditions specified in the amended South Australia Schedule. This includes ensuring that Type 1 road trains do not exceed the specified lengths when using designated routes, and that prime movers meet the required axle configurations (clauses 2-3). Road trains that are vehicle carriers must adhere to height restrictions and loading conditions (clause 9). Heavy vehicles must either hold NHVAS maintenance management accreditation or display the appropriate inspection label as stipulated in clause 9(1).
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Notice may result in legal consequences. Although the Notice does not explicitly state specific penalties, breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, under which this Notice is made, can lead to substantial fines and other penalties. For instance, operating a heavy vehicle that does not comply with the prescribed standards can attract significant fines, and persistent or serious breaches may result in more severe penalties, including potential imprisonment. The exact penalties would be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.