The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is reminding all motorists and operators that a critical safety rule protecting roadside workers will come into force from tomorrow.
From July onwards,
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Victorian government outlines exemptions in Melbourne’s no truck zones
The Victorian government is continuing to prepare for new no-truck zones that will be implemented in Melbourne when the West Gate Tunnel opens, outlining exemptions and camera monitoring for heavy vehicles.
When
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Industry welcomes new Victorian tow truck driver law
The transport industry is moving to welcome the Victorian government’s latest road rule action that will better protect emergency roadside workers and tow truck drivers.
The RACV has welcomed the announcement
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Penalties increased for overlength vehicles on Galston Gorge
Transport for New South Wales has announced it has increased penalties for overlength vehicles entering Galston Gorge.
The harsher penalties will see an increase to fines and demerit points that is now
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Heavy vehicle load limit reduced on NSW bridge
Transport for New South Wales has revealed a bridge south-west of Eugowra will have a temporarily reduced heavy vehicle load limit for the next six months.
Paytens Bridge, situated 11km south-west of Eugowra,
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South Australian trial reduces OSOM permits
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced a new win for productivity in the transport industry, with South Australia streamlining its oversize overmass (OSOM) permits required on key routes.
Alongside
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Queensland Police makes road safety plea after tragic start to 2025
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging every road user, including heavy vehicle operators, to re-evaluate their driving behaviours after a disastrous start to the year for the state’s road toll.
So
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NHVR variation in place for heavy vehicles on the Hume Highway
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced a temporary variation for heavy vehicles in conjunction with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) along a section of the Hume Highway.
Certain
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NHVR outlines top three tips for HVNL review
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has provided OwnerDriver with an exclusive into what its Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review submission touches on for the trucking industry.
With
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WA returns all road maintenance work to Main Roads
The Western Australian government has announced that the final phase of its move to transition all road maintenance works in-house to Main Roads WA has been completed.
Now, 18 new staff in the Kimberley
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