HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
New South Wales Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice Amendment Notice 2015 (No. 1)
1 Purpose
(1) The purpose of this notice is to make minor amendments to the Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice 2014 published in the New South Wales Government Gazette No 15 of 7 February 2014, at pages 387 to 425.
2 Authorising Provision
This notice is made under Section 117, and Section 23 of Schedule 1, of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
3 Period of operation
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), this notice commences on the date of its publication in the Commonwealth Gazette and is in force until 9 February 2019.
(2) Paragraphs 4(1)(c),(d), (f) and (g) come into force 28 days after this notice is published in the Commonwealth Gazette.
4 Amendment of 2014 Notice
(1) The Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice 2014 is amended as follows—
(a) In Table 2 (Mass limits for axles and axle groups) of Part 4 of the Schedule, the seventh row (‘with a load-sharing suspension system’), column 2, omit ‘14.0’ and insert—
16.0
(b) In Appendix 2, omit the map at clause 1.2.6. and insert –
(c) In Appendix 2 omit clause 2.3, and insert—
Week day and peak hour travel restrictions
Except where otherwise stated, a vehicle that exceeds 2.5 metres in width or 22 metres in length must not travel on the below locations contrary to the travel conditions set out in the following table:
(d) In Appendix 2 after the final row of the table under clause 2.3, insert—
Between the M1 Pacific Motorway (6003) near Seahampton and the New England Highway (HW9) near Branxton. | Hunter Expressway | If wider than 3.2m – Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 9.00 am; and Monday to Friday 4 pm to 6 pm (except on Statewide public holidays). |
(e) In Appendix 2 after the final row of the table under clause 2.4.2, insert—
Hunter Expressway (6011) | Between the M1 Pacific Motorway (6003) near Seahampton and the New England Highway (HW9) near Branxton. |
(f) In Appendix 2 after the final row of the table under clause 2.6, insert—
Hunter Expressway between the M1 Pacific Motorway (6003) near Seahampton and the New England Highway |
(g) In Appendix 2 omit the final row of Table 2.7.1 (Limited Access Locations: Northern Ranges & North Coast NSW), and insert—
New England Highway southbound at Moonbi Range (defined from South of Bendemer to Moonbi) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Police escort required when width exceeds 3.5 metres. See Part 3.1 for Police contact details. |
New England Highway - Bolivia to Peberdy's Creek Deepwater | N/A | N/A | N/A | Police escort required when width exceeds 3.5 metres. See Part 3.1 for Police contact details. |
(h) In Appendix 2, Table 2.8.1 (Hunter Region), omit—
BN3379 Fitzgerald Bridge | Over Hunter River, southbound New England Highway Aberdeen |
(i) In Appendix 2, Table 2.8.4 (Southern Region), omit—
BN6396 James Park Bridge | Over Crookwell River, Binda Road north west of Crookwell |
(j) In Appendix 2, table 2.8.5 (South Western Region), omit—
BN5184 Robinvale Bridge No.3 | Over Murray River approach |
Dated: 25 February 2022
Sal Petroccitto
Chief Executive Officer
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law New South Wales Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice Amendment Notice 2015 (No. 1) was enacted to amend the Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice 2014, aiming to make minor adjustments to the regulations governing special purpose vehicles in New South Wales. This notice was authorised under Section 117 and Section 23 of Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and was issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The primary purpose of this amendment was to update and refine the regulatory framework for special purpose vehicles, ensuring they comply with the latest standards and operational requirements. This notice became effective from the date of its publication in the Commonwealth Gazette, with specific provisions commencing on 9 February 2019, thereby addressing any regulatory gaps or outdated stipulations present in the original notice.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle National Law New South Wales Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice Amendment Notice 2015 (No. 1) applies to special purpose vehicles classified under Class 1 in New South Wales. This notice amends the 2014 Notice to adjust mass limits for axles and axle groups, modify travel restrictions for vehicles exceeding specified dimensions, and alter provisions related to limited access locations and bridge restrictions. The notice specifies amendments to mass limits, travel restrictions, and locations where police escorts are required for vehicles exceeding certain widths. The amendments are intended to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards for special purpose vehicles in New South Wales. The notice operates from the date of its publication in the Commonwealth Gazette until 9 February 2019, with certain provisions coming into force 28 days after publication. The notice also incorporates modifications to geographic and jurisdictional boundaries, ensuring alignment with national heavy vehicle regulations.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the New South Wales Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice Amendment Notice 2015 (No. 1) (the "Notice") include amendments to the Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicles Notice 2014. Specifically, the Notice amends the mass limits for axles and axle groups (section 4(1)(a)), modifies the map in Appendix 2 (section 4(1)(b)), and introduces new travel restrictions for vehicles exceeding certain dimensions (section 4(1)(c)). The Notice also modifies the locations and conditions for police escorts (sections 4(1)(f), 4(1)(g), and 4(1)(h)) and removes certain bridges from the list of restricted locations (sections 4(1)(i) and 4(1)(j)).
The Notice imposes obligations on the parties it governs, which primarily include operators of Class 1 special purpose vehicles. These obligations include compliance with the amended mass limits for axles and axle groups, adherence to the new travel restrictions and conditions for police escorts, and awareness of the modified list of restricted locations. Operators must ensure that their vehicles comply with these requirements to avoid penalties or legal consequences.
Breaches of the Notice may result in various civil and criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the offence. The maximum penalties for breaches are not explicitly stated in the Notice, but they are likely to be outlined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law or other relevant legislation. Operators who fail to comply with the Notice may face fines, prosecution, or other legal actions, which could potentially impact their ability to operate special purpose vehicles in New South Wales. It is essential for operators to understand and adhere to the requirements set forth in the Notice to avoid any potential legal repercussions.