South Australia’s heavy vehicle operators are set to benefit from a new wave of access reforms that aim to reduce red tape, improve productivity, and streamline cross-agency approvals.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), working with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA DIT) and local governments, has progressed a series of heavy vehicle productivity initiatives designed to deliver faster, more reliable access for operators.
The reforms include new Oversize Overmass and Livestock Transport notices, which will replace the need for individual permit applications on key routes — a change expected to cut more than 1,000 road manager consents. The initiatives will also expand pre-approved routes and reduce administrative burdens for operators moving cranes, livestock, and large freight.
South Australia’s Class 3 Specified Routes Dimension Exemption Notice 2025, published in August, replaces earlier permits and expands network access for eligible vehicles including B-doubles, while removing access for some combinations such as BA-triples and rigid trucks towing two dog trailers.
NHVR CEO Nicole Rosie said the collaboration marked a significant step in aligning regulation with real-world freight needs. “By expanding notice access, we are cutting red tape and making it easier for operators to plan their journeys with confidence,” she said.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Emily Bourke added that the reforms were “a win for industry, a win for government, and a win for the community” – improving productivity while maintaining strong safety standards.
Operators can access updated route maps and conditions via the NHVR National Network Map and Heavy Vehicle Road Operations Access Map (HV-ROAM).
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