Heavy Vehicle National Law - South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2025 (No.1)

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HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW

South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2025 (No.1)

  1.        Purpose

 

  1.     This notice grants exemptions from dimension requirements for class 1 or 3 heavy vehicles that is a Christmas Pageant float participating in the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.

 

  1.     This notice grants certain exemptions from vehicle standards requirements pursuant to the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation.

 

  1.     This notice revokes and replaces the South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2023 (No.1).

 

  1.        Authorising provision

 

  1.     This notice is made under the following provision of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL):

 

  1.     section 61 – Regulator’s power to exempt category of heavy vehicles from compliance with heavy vehicle standard.
  2.     section 117 – Regulator’s power to exempt category of class 1 or 3 heavy vehicles from compliance with mass or dimension requirement.
  3.      section 23 of Schedule 1 – Regulator’s power to amend or repeal instrument.

 

  1.        Title

 

This notice may be cited as the South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2025 (No.1).

 

  1.        Commencement date

 

This notice commences on 1 August 2025.

 

  1.        Expiry date

 

This notice expires on 31 July 2030.

 


  1.        Definitions

 

  1.     Unless otherwise stated, words and expressions used in this notice have the same meanings as those in the HVNL and its regulations.

 

  1.     In this notice:

Christmas Pageant float means a vehicle or combination, either self-propelled or towed by another vehicle, that is constructed and adorned for use in the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.

Storage facility means the location where Christmas Pageant floats are held in storage when not in use for the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.

  1.        Application

 

  1.     This notice applies to a Class 1 or 3 heavy vehicle that is a Christmas Pageant float operating in South Australia for the purpose of the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.

 

  1.     This notice applies in South Australia.

 

  1.     A heavy vehicle to which this section applies and that complies with the conditions of this notice is an eligible vehicle.

 

  1.        Exemption – Prescribed vehicle standards

 

  1.     An eligible vehicle operating under this notice is exempt from the following requirements in Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation:

 

  1.       Section 11 - Horns, alarms, etc.
  2.       Section 12 - Rear vision mirrors
  3.        Section 39 - Headlights to be fitted to vehicles
  4.       Section 45 - Parking lights
  5.       Section 47 - Tail lights
  6.         Section 51 - Number plate lights
  7.        Section 52 - Front clearance lights
  8.       Section 55 - Side marker lights
  9.         Section 59 - Fitting brake lights
  10.         Section 62 - Direction indicator lights
  11.        Section 69 - Reflectors generally
  12.         Section 70 - Rear reflectors
  13.     Section 73 - Compulsory front reflectors on particular trailers
  14.       Section 83 - Turn Signals
  15.       Section 88 - What braking system a heavy motor vehicle must have
  16.       Section 94 - Crank case gases
  17.       Section 99 - Exhaust systems


  1.        Exemption – Prescribed dimension requirements

 

  1.     An eligible vehicle is exempt from the following dimension requirements under Schedule 6 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass Dimension and Loading) National Regulation (MDL Regulation):

 

  1.     section 7 – Width
  2.     section 13 – Front and side projection of load

 

  1.     An exemption in (1) only applies to the extent that specific conditional dimension limits are provided in section 10 of this notice.

 

  1.    Condition – Width

 

  1.     An eligible vehicle must not exceed 4.9m in width.

 

  1.     The width in this section is inclusive of side projection of any load.

 

  1.    Condition – Escort provisions

 

All movements by an eligible vehicle under this notice must be under the supervision and direction of a police escort.

 

  1.    Conditions – Time of travel

 

Operation under this notice is restricted to the hours between sunrise and sunset on the day or days necessary to take part in the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.

 

  1.    Condition – Stated areas or routes

 

  1.     An eligible vehicle is authorised to operate on the Adelaide Christmas Pageant Route and between the Adelaide Christmas Pageant Route and its Storage Facility, including return journeys.

 

  1.     For the purposes of section 119 (1)(a) of the HVNL, an area or route stated in a schedule is a stated area or route to which this notice applies.

 

  1.     In this notice a reference to a network is a reference to a map or stated route pursuant to section 119(2) of the HVNL.

 

  1.     An eligible vehicle operating on an area or route specified in a schedule must comply with any of the following conditions prescribed for that area or route:

 

  1.     Road conditions pursuant to section 160 of the HVNL; and
  2.     Travel conditions pursuant to section 161 of the HVNL; and
  3.      Vehicle conditions pursuant to section 162 of the HVNL.

 

Note: The Adelaide Christmas Pageant Route is available on the Christmas Pageant website. The route may be updated from time to time by the Pageant organisers or South Australia Police.

 

Kelli Walker

A/Chief, Safety and Productivity

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

 

Overview

The South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2025 (No.1) was enacted to address specific regulatory gaps for heavy vehicles participating in the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. This notice, made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), grants exemptions from certain dimension and vehicle standards requirements for class 1 or 3 heavy vehicles that are floats in the pageant. It revokes and replaces the South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2023 (No.1), reflecting updated conditions and requirements. The notice applies to eligible vehicles operating in South Australia solely for the duration of the Adelaide Christmas Pageant, with strict conditions regarding width, escort provisions, travel times, and authorised routes. These exemptions aim to facilitate the unique demands of the pageant while maintaining safety standards. The policy objective of this notice is to provide a regulatory framework that allows for the smooth operation of the Adelaide Christmas Pageant without compromising on road safety. By exempting certain vehicle standards and dimension requirements under strict conditions, the notice seeks to balance the pageant's operational needs with the broader safety concerns inherent in heavy vehicle transport. The notice operates under the authority granted by sections 61, 117, and 23 of Schedule 1 of the HVNL, ensuring that all exemptions are legally sanctioned and clearly defined.

Scope and Application

The South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2025 (No.1) provides exemptions from certain vehicle standards and dimension requirements for Class 1 or 3 heavy vehicles participating in the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. This notice applies specifically to heavy vehicles designated as Christmas Pageant floats in South Australia during the event. It grants exemptions from a range of vehicle standards and dimension requirements as stipulated in the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation and the Heavy Vehicle (Mass Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, respectively. However, these exemptions come with specific conditions, including a restriction on vehicle width to 4.9m inclusive of any side projection, mandatory police escort during movements, and operational hours between sunrise and sunset on the event days. The exemption is strictly limited to the specified Adelaide Christmas Pageant Route and the storage facility, ensuring controlled and safe participation of these floats in the event. This notice, made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, aims to facilitate the unique requirements of the Adelaide Christmas Pageant while maintaining certain safety and regulatory standards. The exemptions are tailored to accommodate the festive and unconventional nature of the event, balancing operational needs with public safety. The notice revokes and replaces the South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2023 (No.1), indicating a periodic review and adjustment to the regulatory framework as needed. This legislative instrument underscores the importance of statutory flexibility in accommodating cultural and community events within the broader regulatory landscape.

Key Provisions

The South Australia Adelaide Christmas Pageant Exemption Notice 2025 (No.1) (the Notice) provides specific exemptions from certain vehicle standards and dimension requirements for Class 1 or 3 heavy vehicles participating as floats in the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. Section 117 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) allows the Regulator to exempt Class 1 or 3 heavy vehicles from compliance with mass or dimension requirements, while Section 61 allows exemption from vehicle standards requirements. The Notice exempts eligible vehicles from multiple standards such as horns, mirrors, headlights, and brake lights (sections 11-73 and 88-99 of Schedule 2 of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation). It also exempts these vehicles from dimension requirements such as width and front and side projection of load (sections 7 and 13 of Schedule 6 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass Dimension and Loading) National Regulation), provided the vehicle does not exceed 4.9m in width, including any side projection of load (section 10 of the Notice). The Notice imposes several conditions on eligible vehicles to ensure safety and compliance during the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. Firstly, all movements of eligible vehicles must be supervised and directed by a police escort (section 11 of the Notice). Secondly, these vehicles are restricted to operating between sunrise and sunset on the days they participate in the pageant (section 12 of the Notice). Furthermore, eligible vehicles are authorised to operate only on the Adelaide Christmas Pageant Route and between this route and their storage facility, including return journeys (section 13 of the Notice). Compliance with road, travel, and vehicle conditions as per sections 160, 161, and 162 of the HVNL is also mandatory for vehicles operating on the specified areas or routes. Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in the Notice may result in serious consequences. The Notice does not explicitly state penalties for breaches but implies that non-compliance could lead to revocation of the exemption, rendering the vehicle ineligible to participate in the pageant. Moreover, operating a vehicle that does not meet the standards or dimensions outside the exemption may result in further penalties under the HVNL and its regulations. Such penalties could include fines and other legal repercussions, depending on the severity and nature of the breach.

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