HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
WELLINGTON VINTAGE FAIR DETOUR CLASS 2 HEAVY VEHICLE B-DOUBLE AUTHORISATION (NOTICE) 2014 (No. 1)
Purpose
- The purpose of this notice is to authorise the use of certain specified class 2 heavy vehicles that are B-doubles in stated areas or on stated routes and to state the conditions under which those vehicles may be used.
Note – The Heavy Vehicle National Law provides that B-doubles are class 2 heavy vehicles. This means that these heavy vehicles are restricted access vehicles and the operator of such a vehicle requires an authorisation from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator before the vehicle may be used on a road. This instrument is an authorisation that declares the areas or routes on which B-doubles may be used, subject to certain conditions. This instrument does NOT exempt a B-double from requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including but not limited to, mass and dimension requirements.
Authorising Provision
2. This notice is made under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as in force in each participating jurisdiction (HVNL).
Title
3. This notice may be cited as the Wellington Vintage Fair Detour Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation (Notice) 2014 (No. 1).
Commencement
4. This notice commences on 1 March 2014.
Expiry
5. This notice expires on 1 March 2014.
Definitions
6. Unless otherwise stated, words and expressions used in this notice have the same meanings as those defined in the HVNL.
Application
7. This notice applies to a 25 Metre B-double that complies with the following as in force on 9 February 2014:
- Schedule 1 of the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 (NSW); and
- Schedule 2 of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007 (NSW).
Declaration
I, Richard Hancock, delegate of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator authorise the use of B-doubles in the stated areas or routes subject to the conditions set out in this notice.
Dated: 26 February 2014
Richard Hancock
Chief Executive Officer
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
SCHEDULE
Stated areas or routes
- The roads within Wellington Council, New South Wales listed below, from the stated Starting Point to the stated Finishing Point.
Road Name | Starting Point | Finishing Point |
Whiteley Street | Lee Street | Percy Street |
Percy Street | Whiteley Street | Gisborne Street |
Gisborne Street | Percy Street | Thornton Street |
Thornton Street | Gisborne Street | Maxwell Street |
Maxwell Street | Thornton Street | Arthur Street |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law Wellington Vintage Fair Detour Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation (Notice) 2014 (No. 1) was enacted in 2014 to address the need for authorisation of class 2 heavy vehicles, specifically B-doubles, within certain areas and on particular routes during the Wellington Vintage Fair in New South Wales. This notice was made under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, and its purpose is to specify the conditions under which these vehicles can be used while ensuring compliance with the overarching regulations of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including mass and dimension requirements. This notice is an authorisation from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, allowing the specified B-doubles to operate within the Wellington Council area during the event, subject to the conditions outlined in the notice.
The notice authorises the use of 25-metre B-doubles that comply with certain regulations in force on 9 February 2014, including the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 and the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007, both of New South Wales. This authorisation is in effect from 1 March 2014 and expires on the same day, providing a clear timeframe for its application. The notice does not exempt B-doubles from the general requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, ensuring that all operations remain compliant with the broader legislative framework.
Scope and Application
The Wellington Vintage Fair Detour Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation (Notice) 2014 (No. 1) applies to specific class 2 heavy vehicles, specifically B-doubles, that are used within the defined areas or on stated routes in Wellington Council, New South Wales. The authorisation permits the operation of these vehicles on certain roads from specified starting points to finishing points, as outlined in the Schedule. The notice is made under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law as in force in each participating jurisdiction and is effective from 1 March 2014 until the same date, indicating a single-day application. This authorisation does not exempt B-doubles from the broader requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including compliance with mass and dimension regulations. The notice applies to B-doubles that meet the conditions set out in Schedule 1 of the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 (NSW) and Schedule 2 of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007 (NSW), both as in force on 9 February 2014. This notice is an exception to the general prohibition on B-doubles, allowing their use under specific circumstances and conditions, thereby facilitating the Wellington Vintage Fair.
Key Provisions
The Wellington Vintage Fair Detour Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Authorisation (Notice) 2014 (No. 1) primarily authorises the use of specific class 2 heavy vehicles, known as B-doubles, in certain areas or on particular routes within Wellington Council, New South Wales. This authorisation is given under section 138 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) (section 2), and it is effective from 1 March 2014 until 1 March 2014 (sections 4 and 5). The notice applies to a 25-metre B-double vehicle that must comply with the mass, loading, and access requirements of the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005 (NSW) and the vehicle registration requirements of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007 (NSW) (section 7). The specified areas or routes are detailed in the schedule, which lists the road names, starting points, and finishing points within Wellington Council.
The obligations imposed by this notice require that B-doubles used under its authorisation must adhere to the conditions and restrictions outlined within the notice. This includes complying with the specified mass and dimension requirements and other provisions of the HVNL, ensuring the vehicle is registered and compliant with the relevant regulations (section 7). Operators of B-doubles must also ensure that their vehicles are only used on the roads and within the areas specified in the schedule. Any use outside these parameters without additional authorisation is not permitted.
Failure to comply with the conditions set out in the notice or the requirements of the HVNL can result in legal consequences. While the notice does not specify the exact offences or penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the HVNL can lead to significant civil or criminal penalties. Under the HVNL, offences may include operating a vehicle without the necessary authorisation, which can result in substantial fines and potential disqualification from driving. The specific penalties for each offence can vary, but they are determined by the courts based on the severity and circumstances of the breach. Operators of B-doubles must therefore ensure strict adherence to the notice and the HVNL to avoid any legal repercussions.