Notice of Revocation – Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1)

Overview

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Notice of Revocation – Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1) was enacted in 2019 by the relevant authorities under the authority of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) as applied in each participating jurisdiction. This legislative instrument was introduced to address a specific regulatory gap concerning the exemption of Queensland Class 3 heavy vehicles towing trailers exceeding 19 meters but not exceeding 31.5 meters in length. The Notice was created to provide a means of amending or repealing existing exemptions, as stipulated in Schedule 1, Section 23 of the HVNL. The policy objective behind this revocation appears to be ensuring that regulatory measures are kept up to date and appropriately aligned with current safety and operational standards. The Notice, which was issued by the relevant legislature, revokes the Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1). It came into effect on 23 November 2022, with the cancellation of the relevant notices taking full force 28 days after that date. This revocation is aimed at eliminating outdated or unnecessary exemptions, thereby ensuring the continued safety and efficiency of heavy vehicle operations within participating jurisdictions.

Scope and Application

The Notice of Revocation – Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1) pertains specifically to the Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1). This revocation applies to the specific exemption that allowed heavy vehicles under certain dimensional and mass conditions to operate within Queensland. Authorised under Schedule 1, Section 23 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) as applied in each participating jurisdiction, this Notice is effective as of 23 November 2022, with the cancellation of the relevant notices taking full effect 28 days later. The revocation thereby impacts the scope and application of the previously authorised exemption, removing the allowance for the specified heavy vehicles to operate under the exemption conditions previously in place within the participating jurisdictions.

Key Provisions

The Notice of Revocation – Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1) (section 5) cancels the Queensland Class 3 Heavy Vehicle Truck Towing One Trailer Exceeding 19m Up To 31.5m Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1). This cancellation is effective from 23 November 2022, with the revocation taking full effect 28 days after this date (section 3). The cancellation is authorised under Schedule 1, Section 23 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) as applied in Queensland, which grants the power to amend or repeal related instruments (section 2). This Notice can be cited for legal purposes as indicated in section 4. The primary obligation imposed by this Notice is the revocation of the specified exemption notice, which means that the previously allowed exemption for Queensland Class 3 heavy vehicles towing a single trailer exceeding 19 metres but not exceeding 31.5 metres in length is no longer valid. The cancellation of the exemption notice effectively ends the authorisation for these vehicles to operate under the previously exempted conditions. This change impacts the operation and compliance requirements for those who were previously benefiting from the exemption. There are no direct offences, penalties, or consequences outlined in the Notice itself for the failure to comply with the revocation. However, the revocation of the exemption notice means that any heavy vehicle operators who were relying on the exemption may now need to comply with the general Heavy Vehicle National Law requirements or seek new authorisations or exemptions if available. Non-compliance with the new regulations could potentially result in penalties under the broader HVNL framework, although specific penalties are not detailed in this Notice. It is important for operators to understand the implications of this revocation and adjust their operations accordingly to avoid any legal ramifications.