The federal government is setting new mass limits for heavy vehicles under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), after it was amended to allow Australia’s heavy vehicles to meet the latest international standards.
From November 1, 2024, general access mass limits will increase by 500kg for trucks in Australia that comply with Euro VI or equivalent noxious emissions standards.
“This will improve safety and emissions reduction outcomes in our heavy vehicle fleet and follows the government’s recent announcement of tighter noxious emissions standards for new trucks and buses,” Federal Transport Minister Catherine King says.
“The increase in heavy vehicle mass limits is an important step towards improving productivity and safety in the heavy vehicle sector, while reducing emissions.”
It follows the government’s recent announcement of the introduction of tighter noxious emissions standards for new trucks and buses, which must also be met from November 1, 2024.
The mass limit amendments have been made under the HVNL, which is based in Queensland and adopted by participating states and territories.
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