Heavy Vehicle National Law - Network Amendment Notices - Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps - Amendment Notice 2020 (No.3)

Overview

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2020 (No. 3) was enacted in 2020 to address the need for updating stated maps for heavy vehicles in participating jurisdictions. This Notice was made under Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, which allows for the amendment of stated maps at the request of road managers. The primary purpose of this legislative instrument is to modify stated maps to reflect changes in road infrastructure, specifically concerning restricted structures that, if accessed, could cause damage to the road network. This Notice applies across all participating jurisdictions and amends the specified networks as outlined in the Schedule for the reasons provided by the respective road managers. The amendments took effect 28 days after the publication of the Amendment Notice on 25 March 2020.

Scope and Application

The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2020 (No.3) applies to all participating jurisdictions and amends stated maps for heavy vehicles at the request of road managers. This Notice is authorised under section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction. The amendments outlined in this Notice take effect 28 days after its publication. The Notice provides for the modification of specific networks within Queensland, particularly the Special Purpose Vehicles Local Government Network, to address concerns about the potential damage to road infrastructure caused by access to restricted structures. The changes to the routes are detailed in Schedule 1, with specific localities and coordinates provided for each restricted structure. The amendments aim to restrict access to certain bridges and structures to mitigate potential damage to the road infrastructure. This Notice extends its application through subordinate instruments as specified in Schedule 1.

Key Provisions

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2020 (No.3) (the 'Notice') makes amendments to the stated maps for heavy vehicles at the request of road managers (s174). The purpose of this Notice is to ensure that the routes specified in the Notice are appropriately amended to account for the road managers' reasons (s2). The amendments take effect 28 days after the publication of the Notice (s3). The Notice applies in all participating jurisdictions, and the amendments are specific to the networks listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1 (s5). The changes to the route are detailed in Column 4, while the road managers' reasons for the change are outlined in Column 5 (s6). The changes pertain to restricted structures, which are likely to cause damage to road infrastructure, and the conditions associated with accessing these structures are outlined in Appendix A. The obligations imposed by this Notice primarily concern the road managers, who have the responsibility of ensuring that the amended routes are adhered to by heavy vehicles. They must also ensure that the conditions associated with accessing restricted structures are followed to prevent damage to road infrastructure. The Notice does not impose any specific obligations on the heavy vehicle operators, but they must comply with the amended routes and any associated conditions to avoid any potential breaches. Breaches of the provisions outlined in this Notice may result in civil or criminal consequences. However, the Notice does not specify any particular offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would depend on the specific legislation governing heavy vehicle operations in the relevant jurisdiction. It is essential for heavy vehicle operators and road managers to be aware of the amended routes and any associated conditions to avoid any potential breaches and their associated consequences.