Vehicles will require authorised loading labels, with interim permit issued for instate vehicles
New speed limits, adjusted concessional mass limits, and a new permit process, are among the upcoming changes in the Northern Territory Livestock Loading Scheme amendment.
Key points of the changes, that come into force on April 4, include:
- Adjusted concessional mass limits to provide for increasing unladen mass of modern prime movers and the use of auxiliary fuel tanks on trailers.
- A new permit process providing and administratively efficient way to apply the existing (unchanged) fee structure.
- New conditions, including a speed limit of 90km/h when loaded with cattle.
- Vehicles are not eligible to operate under the scheme unless a Transport Inspector has affixed a Livestock Loading Label on the vehicle.
The unladen weight of vehicles will be verified at a NT Vehicle Inspection Station or NT Government-manned weigh bridge.
Mass concession provided by interstate livestock loading schemes do not apply in NT.
For vehicles registered interstate, that have not been inspected and affixed with NT Livestock Loading Labels, and Interstate Interim Permit may be issued which allows 12 months for vehicles to be inspected and enter the NT scheme.
A two-year transitional period applies for vehicles already operating under the scheme.
Fin the full guidelines here.