Mass or dimension exemption (permits) for class 1 and class 3 heavy vehicles
122 Mass or dimension exemption (permits) for class 1 and class 3 heavy vehicles
The Regulator may, by giving a person a mass or dimension exemption (permit), exempt 1 or more class 1 heavy vehicles or class 3 heavy vehicles from compliance with any of the following for a stated period—
a prescribed mass requirement;
a prescribed dimension requirement;
a requirement relating to the GCM of the vehicle.
Note—
See section 730A for regulation-making powers in relation to mass or dimension exemption (permits).
The Regulator may grant a mass or dimension exemption (permit) for a heavy vehicle only if—
the Regulator is satisfied the use of the heavy vehicle on a road under the permit will not pose a significant risk to public safety; and
each relevant road manager for the exemption has consented to the grant; and
the Regulator is satisfied all other consents required for the exemption under the law of the relevant jurisdiction have been obtained by the applicant or have been otherwise given.
In deciding whether to grant a mass or dimension exemption (permit), the Regulator must have regard to the approved guidelines for granting mass or dimension exemptions.
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