National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass.

The NHVR was established in 2013 as a statutory authority to administer Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), which applies in Australian states and territories, excluding the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

The NHVR work collaboratively with governments, industry and partner agencies to:

  • drive sustainable improvement to safety, productivity and efficiency outcomes across the heavy vehicle road transport sector and the Australian economy
  • minimise the regulatory compliance burden; while ensuring the objects of the HVNL are achieved and duty holders meet their obligations
  • reduce duplication of, and inconsistencies in, heavy vehicle regulation across state and territory borders.

Road Access

The NHVR is responsible for maintaining and developing notices for heavy vehicles. These notices govern access for various types of vehicles, including B-doubles, road trains, cranes, oversize and overmass combinations, agricultural equipment, and Australian Defence Force Vehicles.

The NHVR also manages road access applications for heavy vehicle journeys. They work directly with road managers - state and territory road authorities and local government - to coordinate the application process and issue permits.

Compliance

The NHVR enforce the HVNL, including:

Contact

Contact NHVR online, or by phone on 13 NHVR (13 64 87).

The NHVR also offer a confidential reporting line, 1800 931 785. 

Find more information on this service here.