The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have released new standardised requirements for Class 1 oversize vehicles seeking access to the road network in Queensland.
The changes were implemented on Wednesday, with all operators needing to submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the following:
- All loaded combinations exceeding 8m wide, 5.4m high and/or 45m long
- Any move requiring travel against the normal traffic direction
- Any move requiring the removal/replacement of, or changes to roadside furniture.
A TMP needs to include; details of the route, load and travel plan, emergency contact information and highly detailed information about pinch points (examples include bridges, intersections and reduced lanes).
Additionally, photos (or screenshots of Google Street View) of identified pinch points will need to be supplied and comments detailing how travel through the pinch point will be managed. Identification of roadworks, required protection officers, QR escorts and high wires will also need to be submitted.
The process will apply to all applications lodged from Wednesday December 1, 2021. Any permits already issued will not be affected.
For more information please visit the NHVR website.