Heavy vehicles
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Based in Brisbane, Queensland, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s first national, independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass.
The NHVR currently manages the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) Performance-Based Standards Scheme design and vehicle approvals nationally.
Please note the following changes to business processes:
Payments
- From 21 January 2013, the department will no longer be able to accept applications or payments for NHVAS applications.
- Any payments made after this date must be made by cheque or money order and made payable to ‘National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’.
Applications
- All applications that have been received prior to 21 January 2013, but are yet to be finalised, will be progressed by the department for decision and issue.
- Customers whose applications are underway at the time the NHVR commences (as at 21 January 2013), should contact the department for the status of their accreditation if enquiring after this date.
- For any applications made after 21 January 2013, enquiries should be directed to the NHVR.
Future role of the NHVR
Later in 2013, the NHVR will administer one set of laws for heavy vehicles under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, delivering a comprehensive range of services under a consistent regulatory framework.
One regulator under one rule book will:
- reduce duplication and inconsistencies across state and territory borders
- cut costs, red tape and confusion
- deliver even safer and more efficient operations
- boost innovation
- unlock estimated productivity gains of up to $12.4 billion over the next 20 years.
Visit the NHVR website for more information.
Contact the NHVR
Address: Level 9, Green Square North Tower, 515 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Post: National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, PO Box 492, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Telephone: 1300 MYNHVR (1300 696 487) - standard 1300 call charges apply. Please check with your phone provider
Fax: 07 3309 8777
Email: info@nhvr.gov.au
Information for heavy vehicles:
Forward collision avoidance technology
These systems can sense other road users or objects in the forward path of the vehicle and warn the driver or apply the brakes to avoid a collision.
- Higher mass limits
Queensland has a policy that allows vehicles fitted with road-friendly suspension to carry more freight on routes that are capable of accepting higher masses.
- Excess mass and dimensions
Vehicles operating under excess mass and/or excess dimension guidelines or permits can potentially damage the road infrastructure and effect the safety of other road users.
- National heavy vehicle charges and reforms
Heavy vehicle reforms are underway to create uniform heavy vehicle regulations across the country.
- Multi-combination vehicles
Guidelines for the use of multi-combination vehicles in Queensland.
- Fatigue management
National reforms to combat heavy vehicle driver fatigue are about making the roads safer and fairer, not just for heavy vehicle drivers, but for all road users.
- Compliance and enforcement
Queensland has implemented national Compliance and Enforcement reforms to achieve national heavy vehicle uniformity and positive changes to the behaviour of all parties involved in the heavy vehicle transport industry.
- Heavy vehicle guidelines and class permits
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has established guidelines to help road transport industry operators comply with the law.
- Mass import management scheme
Information on the Mass Import Management Scheme.
- Stability safety technologies
Heavy vehicle stability systems detect when a vehicle is approaching its handling limits. They then apply the brakes on individual wheels or axles to help the driver maintain control.
- Performance based standards
From 21 January 2013 the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is responsible for the administration of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme, approving PBS designs and vehicles on advice from the PBS Review Panel.
