Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) maps and lists

The legal instrument granting access to the maps and or lists on this page can be found on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) website.

Since 2 February 2015 the New South Wales Restricted Access Vehicle Enforceable Networks Schedule Amendment (Notice) 2015 (No.1) replaces the NSW Schedule in the following Notices:

Concessional Mass Limits (CML)

Heavy vehicles operating at Concessional Mass Limits (CML) can access the approved GML networks provided they comply with Schedule 2 CML in the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation and meet the relevant GML access conditions.

What is a RAV?

Any vehicle which exceeds the overall dimensions of vehicles as defined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) is considered to be a restricted access vehicle. The Law defines the width, height, length and some internal dimensions of vehicles. See restricted access heavy vehicles for more information.

What is the interactive RAV map?

The interactive RAV map provides an active depiction of the location of road network restrictions and approved routes for use by heavy vehicles. Restrictions and approved routes are shown by heavy vehicle types and map layers can be switched on and off as required, allowing you the option of customising your view.

Using the interactive RAV maps

The interactive RAV map offers pan/zoom, different map views, location search and access to local street images.

Routes and zones approved for travel are enabled or switched off by selecting the vehicle type using the radio buttons in the legend menu on the left hand side. Information about a particular route e.g. Travel Restrictions, is accessed by clicking on the route, which will launch an information box which provides detailed information.

By using the zoom and drag features included you are able to view and print maps at the level of detail and covering the area you need.

The search function allows you to centre the map on a geographic location based on an address, town, post code, or a set of coordinates.

Disclaimer

The interactive RAV maps show approved routes and restrictions as an overlay on top of Google maps. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has no responsibility for, and does not guarantee the accuracy of, the underlying Google maps.

TfNSW strives to be accurate in showing the approved routes and restrictions, however, there may be errors and omissions caused by Google maps being incorrect or out of date.

TfNSW is not responsible for errors or omissions due to changes to the map by external organisations.

Interactive RAV routes

The interactive RAV maps provide details on the roads and zones approved for the following heavy vehicle combinations when selecting the corresponding option:

  • 4.6m high vehicle routes
  • 19m B-doubles routes (over 50 tonnes)
  • 23m B-double routes
  • 25/26m B-double routes

The map is refreshed to include any updates every two weeks.

 

 

 

Interactive Road Train map

The interactive Road Train map provides details on the roads and zones approved for the following road trains when selecting the corresponding option:

  • 4.6m high vehicle routes
  • Type 1 A-double
  • Modular B-triple
  • B-triple
  • AB-triple
  • Type 2 A-triple road train.

The map is refreshed to include any updates every two weeks.

 

 

 

Routes approved in NSW for access for Restricted Access Vehicles

Download the Restricted Access Vehicles – NSW approved routes (PDF, 114.5 KB) document for a list of approved roads and areas that Restricted Access Vehicles can access, when operating under a relevant notice. These approved roads and areas are in addition to the roads and areas displayed in the Restricted Access Vehicle and Road Train maps.

GML Type 1 A-double road train routes

GML Type 1 A-double road trains (including Modern road trains) operating up to 36.5m in length can access approved GML Type 1 A-double road train roads in NSW shown in the Interactive Road Train map by selecting ‘Type 1 A-double’ under the ‘GML and CML’ networks’ heading.

GML modular B-triple routes

GML modular B-triples operating up to 35.0m in length can access approved GML modular B-triple roads in NSW shown in the Interactive Road Train map by selecting ‘Modular B-triple’ under the ‘GML and CML’ networks’ heading.

GML B-triple routes

GML B-triples operating up to 36.5m in length, other than modular B-triples, can access approved GML B-triple roads in NSW shown in the Interactive Road Train map by selecting ‘B-triple’ under the ‘GML and CML’ networks’ heading.

GML AB-triple routes

GML AB-triples operating up to 36.5m in length can access approved roads in NSW shown in the Interactive Road Train map by selecting ‘AB-triple’ under the ‘GML and CML’ networks’ heading.

GML Type 2 A-triple road train routes

GML Type 2 A-triple road trains up to 53.5m in length can access approved GML Type 2 A-triple roads in NSW shown in the Interactive Road Train map by selecting ‘Type 2 A-triple’ under the ‘GML and CML’ networks’ heading.

14.5m Controlled access buses (list only)

Controlled access buses up to 14.5m can access the list of roads approved for 14.5m controlled access buses (PDF, 135.56 KB).

Route assessment

Transport operators can request for assessment of roads that are not currently approved for RAV access by applying to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). For enquiries and support email info@nhvr.gov.au or phone 1300 MY NHVR (1300 696 487).

Vehicles must not operate on requested roads until they appear on the relevant RAV maps and/or approved road lists.

Feedback

TfNSW welcomes any feedback on the RAV maps.

Any observations, enquiries or comments should be directed to freight@transport.nsw.gov.au

You can provide feedback directly from the interactive RAV map by clicking the link located at the bottom right hand corner of the map.