Heavy Vehicle National Law - South Australia Class 2 Heavy Vehicle 25m to 30m Road Train Authorisation Notice 2017 (No.1)

Overview

The South Australia Class 2 Heavy Vehicle 25m to 30m Road Train Authorisation Notice 2017 (No.1) was enacted to address the need for regulating the use of longer road trains in South Australia. This legislation was introduced to ensure the safe and efficient operation of these heavy vehicles, particularly focusing on their use within specified areas and times. Made under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, the Notice authorises the use of class 2 heavy vehicles that are road trains longer than 25 metres but no longer than 30 metres in designated areas or on specified routes in South Australia. The Notice is in effect from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2019, replacing the previous 2016 Notice. It mandates that drivers and operators of such vehicles comply with the conditions outlined in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015, subject to any variations by this Notice. The stated routes for these road trains are detailed in the '32.0m Road Train network (GML)' and 'Commodity Routes – Road Train (GML)' published by the South Australian Department of Planning, Transport, and Infrastructure.

Scope and Application

The South Australia Class 2 Heavy Vehicle 25m to 30m Road Train Authorisation Notice 2017 (No.1) pertains to class 2 heavy vehicles, specifically road trains, that range in length from more than 25 metres to no longer than 30 metres, within the jurisdiction of South Australia. This Notice provides authorisation for the operation of these road trains under specified conditions, such as the routes they may use, the areas in which they may operate, and the times during which they can be in operation. It applies to both the drivers and operators of these vehicles, mandating compliance with the conditions outlined in Schedule 3 to the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015, with any variations as stipulated by this Notice. The Notice comes into effect from 1 January 2017 and will remain in force until 31 December 2019, at which point it will be superseded by subsequent legislation or notices. The Notice also refers to specific routes and areas that are detailed in the road train network maps published by the South Australian Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, with links to these maps available on the department’s website.

Key Provisions

The South Australia Class 2 Heavy Vehicle 25m to 30m Road Train Authorisation Notice 2017 (No.1) specifies the conditions under which road trains that are longer than 25 metres but no longer than 30 metres can be operated in South Australia. This Notice, made under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, comes into effect on 1 January 2017 and will remain in force until 31 December 2019. The Notice applies specifically to road trains within the defined length parameters and mandates compliance with all conditions outlined in Schedule 3 to the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015, with any variations specified by this Notice. Road trains operating under this authorisation must adhere to the routes designated in the ‘32.0m Road Train network (GML)’ and ‘Commodity Routes – Road Train (GML)’ maps published by the South Australian Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. The Notice imposes several obligations on the drivers and operators of road trains. Firstly, they must ensure that the road train adheres to the specified length criteria, operating only between 25 and 30 metres. Secondly, the drivers and operators must comply with all conditions stipulated in the National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Road Train Authorisation (Notice) 2015, unless otherwise modified by this Notice. Additionally, they must follow the designated routes as per the ‘32.0m Road Train network (GML)’ and ‘Commodity Routes – Road Train (GML)’ maps provided by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in South Australia. Failure to comply with these conditions can result in legal consequences. Breaches of this Notice may lead to significant consequences. The specific offences, penalties, and potential civil or criminal repercussions are not explicitly detailed in the Notice but are likely governed by the broader provisions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and any related regulations. Typically, violations of heavy vehicle authorisations can result in fines, suspension of the vehicle’s operating permit, and potential criminal charges depending on the severity and frequency of the breach. The maximum penalties would be determined in accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law and any applicable state or territory legislation.