Revised requirements for Class 1 oversize vehicles seeking access to the road network in Queensland will soon be implemented.
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that from Monday May 26, heavy vehicle operators need to submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) at the time of submission of their Class 1 oversize heavy vehicle application for:
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 and replacement of, or changes to roadside furniture.
“Inability to provide a TMP may result in a refusal under Section 159(2) of the Heavy Vehicle National Law stipulating the Road Manager may request a route assessment in order for the road manager to determine consent,” TMR said in its Heavy Vehicle Bulletin.
According to TMR, this move will assist in streamlining the permit assessment process.
“Both TMR and QPS require assurance that the transportation of oversize loads can be safely managed, reducing risks to both the community and infrastructure,” TMR said.
“The purpose of a TMP is to identify hazards and risks associated with the movement of an over-size load focusing on the specific route and circumstances of an individual movement.”
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