Two-up driving reminder

DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE’ SIGNS. It is the law and not just a recommendation to obey these signs. You will see them on many long vehicles and some of also have them on their caravans. NOTE:- only towing vehicles together with trailers and projecting loads over 7.5 metres can legally display these orange and…

Take the time to take the test All heavy vehicle drivers operating under Standard hours, BFM or AFM are reminded that taking a COVID test is a permitted personal activity under the National Personal Use Exemption Notices. The exemption recognises that heavy vehicle drivers may need to use their fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle for personal reasons…

  Work diary availability in Victoria With the return of Stage 3 restrictions in Melbourne, the NHVR recommends that drivers purchase work diaries in regional Victoria where possible. We have confirmed with Vic Roads that regional centres are operating as usual to obtain work diaries. Metropolitan centres are offering counter services but not licensing at…

Amendments to the PBS Frontal Swing standard will begin from today (April 1 2020). NHVR’s Chief Engineer, Les Bruzsa said the increase will allow for greater flexibility for PBS vehicle designs. “The rigid truck and prime mover performance measure of 0.7m has been found to be restrictive for twin-steer and longer wheelbase PBS vehicles, especially…

  26-07-2021 The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has charged two South Australian operators with offences relating to illegal engine remapping. An investigation conducted by South Australia Police (SAPOL) Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Unit (HVEU) found a South Australian produce company had ‘remapped’ the engines of four heavy vehicles to disable the vehicles’ emission limits. The…