Higher Mass Limits
When operating under a Higher Mass Limit (HML) arrangement, it is generally a requirement that a copy of the authorising notice/permit and its associated maps be carried in the truck. The article provides the contact details for each road transport agency in Australia that approves the application of HML. Issued 31 July 2003
When Operating under the Higher Mass Limit (HML) arrangement, it is generally a requirement that a copy of the authorising notice/permit and its associated maps be carried in the truck. A copy should also be readily available to the people who have the job of planning the trips. A copy of the current notice and or permit can be obtained from the following internet sites:
Australian Capital Territory
http://www.tams.act.gov.au/move/roads/bridges/bridgeloadlimits
- Access enquiries phone: 13 22 81
National (FIRS registeres vehicles only)
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/motor/firs/index.aspx
New South Wales
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/heavyvehicles/downloads/mass_dl1.html
Northern Territory
Queensland
www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Industry/Freight_and_heavy_vehicles/Heavy_vehicles/Higher_mass_limits
South Australia
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/freight/road/vehicle_configuration/higher_mass_route_maps.asp
Tasmania
Victoria
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/HeavyVehicles/RouteInformation/HigherMassLimitVehicles.htm
Western Australia
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/UsingRoads/HeavyVehicles/Pages/HeavyVehiclesHome.aspx: Please note due to generally available higher axle loads, a HML scheme is not offered in WA)
Prepared by Wayne Checker © Transport Engineering and Management Pty Ltd issued 28 July 2003