Heavy Vehicle National Law
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2021 (No.2)
Statutory Instrument Series:
Stated Maps – Amendment Notice
1 Authorising provision
This Notice is made under:
a) Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as applied in each participating jurisdiction.
b) Section 18 of the Heavy Vehicle National (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation as applied in each participating jurisdiction.
2 Purpose
The purpose of this Notice is to amend stated maps for vehicles at the request of road managers.
3 Commencement Date
The amendments take effect 28 days after publication of Amendment Notice 2021 (No.2)
4 Title
This Notice may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2021 (No.2)
5 Application
This Notice applies in all participating jurisdictions.
6 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.
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 |
s174 HVNL | Victoria B-Double, HML, GHMS (B-Double & Semi), 3 Axle Crane, PBS L1 & L2A, Emergency Response Combinations (78.5t, 4m wide) Networks | Yarragon | Add Bridge Restriction: - Near Intersection of Mahoneys Road and Nine Mile Road, Yarragon
- 38°11'28.4"S 146°06'40.1"E
| Bridge condition was deteriorated in last internal inspection, we would like to limit this to essential travel until the external condition assessment is completed and any required works are complete. Travel is likely to cause damage to road infrastructure. |
s174 HVNL | New South Wales 19m B-Double, 23m B-Double, 25/26m B-Double Networks | Moonee Beach | Remove the following road: - Solitary Islands Way, Moonee Beach - between Bucca Road and Killara Drive
| The existing route was only meant to be in place while the Sapphire to Woolgoolga Pacific Highway bypass was being built - the location is now being used by b-doubles for parking and has created safety problems with B-Doubles parking in front of a Bus Bay forcing buses to double park. |
s174 HVNL | Queensland Multi-combination Route Network | Mareeba Shire | Remove the following approved area: - Type 1 Approved Zone Light Shaded Area shading from TMR Multi-combination Route Maps
| Within the Mareeba Shire Council area there are a large number of individual roads in the Light Shaded Area with insufficient horizontal and vertical geometry to support Type 1 Road Train access. Council has formed the view that there exists an unsatisfactory risk to public safety where blanket access for Class 2 Heavy Vehicles to its road network remains in place and as applies to the Mareeba Shire Council jurisdiction and indicated by the 'Light Shaded Area' (All multi-combination vehicles) portion within the Multi-Combination Routes in Queensland, Section 14 Map. |
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Overview
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2021 (No.2) was made under Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Section 18 of the Heavy Vehicle National (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, as applied in each participating jurisdiction. This Notice was enacted to amend stated maps for heavy vehicles at the request of road managers, thereby addressing issues arising from the operation of heavy vehicles on certain roads. The Notice was issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and aims to ensure road safety and integrity by modifying access routes for heavy vehicles based on the specific needs and conditions of the roads. The amendments took effect 28 days after the publication of the Amendment Notice, applying across all participating jurisdictions and specifying changes to routes and restrictions based on road managers' concerns regarding infrastructure and safety.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2021 (No.2) applies to all participating jurisdictions and pertains to the amendment of stated maps for heavy vehicles. This Notice is made under section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and section 18 of the Heavy Vehicle National (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation as applied in each participating jurisdiction. It seeks to address specific route changes at the request of road managers to ensure safety and infrastructure protection. The amendments take effect 28 days after the publication of the Notice. The Notice applies to various types of heavy vehicles, including B-Doubles, semis, cranes, and emergency response combinations, as detailed in the specified networks within the participating jurisdictions. Notably, the Notice includes geographic adjustments and exclusions based on the local road conditions and safety assessments provided by road managers. Any further extensions or restrictions of the application are managed through subordinate instruments as specified under the authorising provisions.
Key Provisions
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Amendment Notice 2021 (No.2) (the Notice) provides for amendments to stated maps for vehicles, as requested by road managers. These amendments are made under the authority of Section 174 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Section 18 of the Heavy Vehicle National (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation. The Notice aims to adjust the routes available to heavy vehicles in response to specific road management concerns and infrastructure conditions.
Sections 174 of the HVNL and 18 of the Heavy Vehicle National (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation provide the legal basis for the Notice. The Notice allows for changes to stated maps in participating jurisdictions, ensuring that routes for heavy vehicles are modified based on the requirements and safety considerations of road managers. The Notice specifies which networks are amended and the reasons for these amendments, which include concerns about bridge conditions, safety issues due to vehicle parking, and insufficient road geometry for certain heavy vehicles.
The Notice imposes several obligations on road managers and participating jurisdictions. Road managers must provide detailed reasons for the proposed changes, which should be based on safety concerns, infrastructure conditions, or other legitimate factors. The amendments must be made in accordance with the provisions of the HVNL and the National Regulation, and they must be implemented within the specified timeframes. Road managers must ensure that the amended routes reflect the current conditions and needs of their respective jurisdictions.
Failure to comply with the requirements of the Notice may result in various consequences. While the Notice itself does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, breaches of the HVNL or the National Regulation may lead to enforcement actions by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. These actions could include fines, orders to comply with regulations, or other enforcement measures. Additionally, non-compliance with the Notice may affect the safety and efficiency of heavy vehicle operations, potentially leading to legal and operational repercussions for the parties involved.