In brief - New law designed to promote consistent heavy vehicle
laws across Australia
The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is designed to reduce
inconsistencies, duplication, red tape and costs to the road
transport industry.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will administer the
HVNL
The HVNL commenced in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria,
South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania on
10 February 2014 and applies to all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross
vehicle mass (including special purpose and passenger carrying
vehicles).
The HVNL does not apply to vehicles travelling in Western
Australia and it is expected that the law will commence in the
Northern Territory at a later date. Implementation in the
Australian Capital Territory will also at this stage be limited to
certain key sections of the HVNL, including access.
