Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles
127 Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles
The driver of a long vehicle must drive at least the required minimum distance behind another long vehicle travelling in front of the driver, unless the driver is—
driving on a multi-lane road or any length of road in a built-up area; or
overtaking.
- 10 penalty units.
Note
Built-up area, length of road, multi-lane road and overtake are defined in the dictionary.
In this rule—
long vehicle means a vehicle that, together with any load or projection, is 7⋅5 metres long, or longer;
Note
Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).
Rule 127(2) def. of required minimum distance amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 10.
required minimum distance means—
for a road train that is behind a long vehicle—200 metres; or
for a long vehicle other than a road train that is behind a long vehicle—60 metres;
Note
A permit issued under the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 or under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria) for vehicles exceeding mass and dimension limits may specify a longer required minimum distance.
road train means a combination that is a road train as defined in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria).
Note
Combination is defined in the dictionary.
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