About the HVNL
The HVNL comprises the Heavy Vehicle National Law and five sets of supporting regulations:
- Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation
- Heavy Vehicle (Fatigue Management) National Regulation
- Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation
- Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation
- Heavy Vehicle (Registration) National Regulation.
Access to the most current version of the law in full is available on the Queensland Legislation website.
Where does the HVNL apply?
It’s currently in force in:
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Australian Capital Territory
- Victoria
- Tasmania
- South Australia.
Legislative provisions are in place that modify some parts of the law in some states and territories. To access these modifications please visit the relevant state and territory legislation websites where the HVNL applies.
Background
The HVNL and its regulations commenced on 10 February 2014.
The HVNL as passed by the Queensland Parliament is adopted for implementation by the other participating states and territories in their parliaments.
For the current laws and regulations, please visit the Queensland Legislation website.
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