HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.17)
- Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to amend stated networks for vehicles on the Regulator’s initiative.
- Commencement date
- Suspension or amendment of the routes in Schedule 1 under section 4(1)(a) below commences immediately upon publication of this notice; and
- Cancellation or amendment of the routes in Schedule 1 under section 4(1)(b) below commences 28 days after publication of this notice.
- Title
This notice may be cited as the Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.17).
- Authorising provision
- This notice is made under:
- Section 175, immediately suspending or amending the routes listed in Schedule 1 of this notice to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure; and
- Section 173, cancelling or amending the routes listed in Schedule 1 of this notice on the Regulator’s initiative.
- Application
This notice applies in all participating jurisdictions.
- 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.
- Public notice of amendment
Any person affected by the purpose of the action they make written representation to the Regulator within 14 days of the publication of the notice about why the amendment should not be made.
Dated: 18/12/2025
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 and s175 HVNL | NSW Multiple Networks:
LLS Single Articulated Combination Network, Oversize and Overmass Network, HML PBS Level 1, PBS Level 1, ZEHV Rigid trucks (M1 and M2), ZEHV Short Combination (M1 and M2), ZEHV Short Combination (M3) | Transport for New South Wales | Remove access to Otho St & Byron St Inverell | Transport for NSW and Inverell Shire Council swapped road management of roads within Inverell earlier this year. These updates were intended to move heavy vehicle access to the bypass along Campbell Street (now managed by Transport). If access cannot be removed as requested, please ensure that the Campbell Street updates are published to provide access. |
s174 and s175 HVNL | NSW Multiple Networks:
GML & CML Type 1 A-double Network, GML & CML AB-triple GML & CML B-triple GML & CML Modular B-triple GML Type 1 Rigid Truck and 2 Dog Trailers GML & CML Type 2 A-triple HML Type 1 A-double Network HML AB-triple HML B-triple HML Modular B-triple | Transport for New South Wales | Restricting Bridge 2767 at Gravesend over the Gwydir River as it is not approved for Road Trains. | A bridge assessment has determined that the vehicle configuration is not suitable for access, at the listed masses. Vehicles continuing to access this structure that are over determined safe mass limits poses a significant safety risk to all road users. |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law, enacted in 2012, serves to harmonise heavy vehicle regulations across Australia, ensuring uniformity and safety. The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No. 17) was introduced by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator under the authorisation of Sections 173 and 175 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The notice aims to address safety and infrastructure concerns by amending and suspending routes for heavy vehicles within participating jurisdictions. The policy objective is to prevent serious harm to public safety and significant damage to road infrastructure by modifying routes based on the Regulator's initiative. This notice applies to all participating jurisdictions and allows for public consultation regarding the proposed amendments.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No.17) applies to all participating jurisdictions under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, specifically addressing the suspension or amendment of certain routes for heavy vehicles. This notice is instrumental in preventing or minimising serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure, and it is enacted under Sections 175 and 173 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The notice mandates immediate action for route suspension or amendment as per section 4(1)(a) and a 28-day period for cancellation or amendment as per section 4(1)(b) post publication. Notably, the networks affected include multiple configurations such as articulated combinations, oversize and overmass vehicles, and various heavy vehicle networks in New South Wales, with specific amendments targeting access routes and bridge restrictions. Any person or entity impacted by these changes has the right to submit written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice’s publication.
Key Provisions
The Heavy Vehicle Stated Maps – Network Suspension and Amendment Notice 2025 (No. 17) introduces significant changes to the heavy vehicle routes in New South Wales, with immediate effects for some routes and a 28-day delay for others, as outlined in sections 4(1)(a) and 4(1)(b). These changes are primarily intended to address safety and infrastructure concerns by either suspending or amending certain routes as per section 175, and cancelling or amending others as per section 173. The notice applies to all participating jurisdictions, ensuring a consistent approach across the board.
The primary operative sections of this notice include sections 175 and 173, which provide the authority for the Regulator to make immediate changes to prevent or minimise serious harm to public safety or significant damage to road infrastructure. Section 174 also plays a role by specifying the networks and localities affected by these amendments. The notice outlines specific changes to the routes in Column 4 of Schedule 1, which detail the localities and the nature of the changes being made. These changes are driven by factors such as the swapping of road management responsibilities and assessments that deem certain bridges unsafe for heavy vehicles.
The obligations imposed by this notice include ensuring that the amended routes are implemented as specified. Road managers and local authorities are required to make the necessary updates to their respective networks within the stipulated timelines. They must also ensure that affected parties are aware of these changes, particularly when it comes to removing access to certain streets or restricting access to specific bridges. Additionally, any person affected by the purpose of the action has the right to make written representations to the Regulator within 14 days of the notice's publication, as outlined in the public notice provision.
For breaches of the provisions in this notice, there are potential civil and criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the notice, breaches of heavy vehicle regulations typically attract significant fines and other penalties under the relevant legislation. In the most severe cases, repeated or egregious violations can result in criminal charges, leading to imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the specific breach and the jurisdiction in which it occurs, but they are intended to ensure compliance with the safety and infrastructure protection measures outlined in the notice.