Operating Conditions - Main Roads Western Australia

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Class 1 Restricted Access Vehicles
Oversize Period Permit
Operating Conditions
Version:
April 2015
Contents
DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1. Application and Access ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 The following are RAV’s to which these Operating Conditions Apply:..........................................................................4 1.2 Permitted Roads ...........................................................................................................................................................4 1.3 Travel Speed.................................................................................................................................................................4 1.4 Other agency approvals ................................................................................................................................................5 1.5 Western Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation ..........................................................................................................5 1.6 Permit Suspension ........................................................................................................................................................5 1.7 Permit Amendments .....................................................................................................................................................5 1.8 Permit to be Carried in the Vehicle and Produced on Request ....................................................................................5 2. Route Suitability ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Damage ........................................................................................................................................................................6 2.2 Route Assessment ........................................................................................................................................................6 2.3 Height Restrictions ........................................................................................................................................................6 2.4 Other Travel Restrictions ..............................................................................................................................................6 2.5 Narrow Bridges .............................................................................................................................................................7 2.6 Rail Crossings ...............................................................................................................................................................7 3. Warning Devices ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Warning Lights ..............................................................................................................................................................7 3.2 Warning Signs and Flags ..............................................................................................................................................7 3.3 Delineators ....................................................................................................................................................................8 3.4 Additional Warning Devices at Night-time ....................................................................................................................8 4. Pilot Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 4.4 Transportable Buildings ................................................................................................................................................9 4.5 Swimming Pools ...........................................................................................................................................................9 5. Loading ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 5.1 Carrying of Other Goods ...............................................................................................................................................9 5.2 Carrying of Multiple Large Indivisible Items ................................................................................................................10 5.3 Loading of a Rigid Vehicle and Pig Trailer ..................................................................................................................10 5.4 Carrying of Large Indivisible Items in Multi-Modal Containers ....................................................................................10 5.5 Minimising Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................10 5.6 Empty Travel to and from............................................................................................................................................10 5.7 Overhang and Projection ............................................................................................................................................10 6. Curfews ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 6.1 Times of Travel ...........................................................................................................................................................11 6.2 Night Time Travel........................................................................................................................................................11 6.3 Metropolitan Curfew Area ...........................................................................................................................................11 6.4 Public Holiday Curfews ...............................................................................................................................................12 7. Safe Travel ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 7.1 Delays .........................................................................................................................................................................13 7.2 Poor Visibility ..............................................................................................................................................................13 7.3 Minimum Following Distance ......................................................................................................................................13 7.4 Convoy Travel .............................................................................................................................................................13 7.5 Operational Control .....................................................................................................................................................14 7.6 Parking (stopping on a carriageway - heavy and long vehicles).................................................................................14 7.7 Road Train Assembly Area Safety ..............................................................................................................................14 APPENDIX 1 - Structures Not Suitable For 5.5m Loaded Height ................................................................................................... 15 APPENDIX 2 - Contact Details For Other Agency Approvals ......................................................................................................... 17 APPENDIX 3 – Narrow Bridges.......................................................................................................................................................... 18 APPENDIX 4 – Pilot Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 19 APPENDIX 5 - Central Zones ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 APPENDIX 6 - Metro Area Curfew Map ............................................................................................................................................. 21 APPENDIX 7 - Size and Projection of Loads .................................................................................................................................... 21 APPENDIX 8 - Size and Projection Of Loads ................................................................................................................................... 25 APPENDIX 9 - Mandurah Public Holiday Curfew Map ..................................................................................................................... 26 APPENDIX 10 – Oversize Warning Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 27 Amendment Table............................................................................................................................................................................... 34 DEFINITIONS
The following are definitions for terms used in these Operating Conditions. Refer to the definitions in the
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 and any subsidiary legislation to this Act for the meanings of any terms
not defined in this section. If a definition in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 or the subsidiary
legislation conflicts with a definition in this section, the definition in this section prevails for the purpose of
these Operating Conditions.
“Central Zones”: means the area within and including the boundaries of the Perth and Fremantle
Central Zones as depicted in APPENDIX 5.
“Curfew”: means a period when the movement of a RAV is not permitted.
“Day-time Hours”: means those hours between sunrise and sunset. Sunrise and sunset times can be
obtained from the Perth Observatory website at www.wa.gov.au/perthobs, by contacting the Perth
Observatory on 08 9293 8255, or from the Geoscience Australia website at
www.ga.gov.au/geodesy/astro/sunrise.jsp .
“Delineator”: means a retro-reflective rigid panel or sheeting that is:
(a)
at least 300 mm long and at least 300 mm wide;
(b)
yellow in colour;
(c)
compliant with Class 1 or 2 of Australian Standard AS/NZS 1906.1:2007 Retro-reflective
Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes (as amended);
(d)
if at the front of the projection, attached so that its reflective surface is facing forward of the
vehicle; and
(e)
if at the rear of the projection, attached so that its reflective surface is facing rearward of the
vehicle.
“Front Projection”: means the distance from the headlights (measured from the front of the lens) to the
front of the vehicle or load (.
“Licensing Authority”: means a Government Authority responsible for the administration of the vehicle
licensing provision of the law of the relevant State, Territory or the Commonwealth.
“Main Roads Road”: means a road that is under the responsibility of Main Roads WA and identified
with a number that begins with the letter H or M.
“Metropolitan Area”: as depicted in APPENDIX 6, means the area within:
(a)
the northern boundaries of the Local Government districts of Wanneroo, Swan and
Mundaring;
(b)
the eastern boundaries of the Local Government districts of Wanneroo, Swan, Mundaring,
Kalamunda, Armadale and Serpentine-Jarrahdale;
(c)
the southern boundaries of the Local Government districts of Serpentine-Jarrahdale and
Rockingham; and
(d)
the Indian Ocean coastline.
“Night-time Hours”: means those hours after sunset and before sunrise. Sunset and sunrise times can
be obtained from the Perth Observatory website at www.wa.gov.au/perthobs, by contacting the Perth
Observatory on 08 9293 8255, or from the Geoscience Australia website at
www.ga.gov.au/geodesy/astro/sunrise.jsp .
“Peak Traffic Periods”: means the hours of 7:30am to 9:00am and 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
(public holidays excluded).
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“Permit”: means a permit issued under Part 4 of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012, which these
Operating Conditions form part of.
“Posted Speed Limit”: means the speed limit indicated by the numerals on the speed limit sign or 50
kilometres per hour in the absence of a speed limit sign in a built-up area.
“RAV”: means a Restricted Access Vehicle to which these Operating Conditions apply.
“RAV Network 2”: means the Restricted Access Vehicle Network 2 of Permitted Roads, published
electronically on Main Roads website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/usingroads/heavyvehicles
Note; the conditions set out in the RAV network Road Tables, other than speed restrictions and low
volume road conditions, do not apply to RAVs operating on the Oversize RAV Standard Operating
Conditions.
Main Roads Website
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Navigating the Main Roads website is simple. From the home page, enter the “Heavy Vehicles”
section under “Using Roads”. There is a lot of useful information within this section; however in
relation to these Operating Conditions, enter the “Permits” section and then locate the type of
vehicle that relates to you.
Within this area, you can find all of the up to date information relating to these Operating
Conditions.
Where information relating to these Operating Conditions is located in a different area of the
website, you will find a note next to the relevant hyperlink that will assist in navigating to the
correct area.
If you require any assistance, contact Main Roads WA on 138 HVO (138 486).
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INTRODUCTION
A large indivisible item is an item that cannot be divided without extreme effort, expense or risk of
damage to it and cannot be carried on any vehicle without exceeding a Mass or Dimension Limit in the
Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulation 2014.
For the purpose of these Operating Conditions, indivisible items include, but are not limited to:
(a)
a bulldozer (blade off but carried);
(b)
an excavator with spare attachments;
(c)
large earthmover tyres; and
(d)
swimming pools packaged and consigned for export (maximum loaded height must not
exceed 5.3 m).
For the purpose of these Operating Conditions, loads that are not regarded as large indivisible items
include, but are not limited to:
(a)
modular loads that can be reduced in width without the need for specialised tools or lifting
equipment;
(b)
inter modal containers (except in specific cases); and
(c)
livestock carrying vehicles.
In these Operating Conditions, a RAV means a Class 1 vehicle carrying a large indivisible item that
exceeds one or more of the following dimension limits or is designed to carry a large indivisible item:
(a)
2.5 m wide;
(b)
4.3 m high; and
(c)
19 m combination length.
These Operating Conditions also apply to a vehicle that has been built to exceed a dimension limit for the
purpose of conducting driver training, including Accredited Pilot training.
NOTE: For the purposes of these Operating Conditions, a RAV is also known as an “Oversize Vehicle”.
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1.
APPLICATION AND ACCESS
1.1
The following are RAV’s to which these Operating Conditions Apply:
Maximum
Length
(m)
12.5
Maximum
Width
(m)
5.5
Maximum
Height
(m)
5.5
Rigid Vehicle plus Pig Trailer *
22.01
5.5
5.5
Rigid Vehicle plus Dog Trailer - Category A *
(Overall unladen combination length does not exceed 19 m)
19.0
5.5
5.5
Rigid Vehicle plus Dog Trailer - Category B *
(Overall unladen combination length exceeds 19 m)
25.0
3.5
4.6
Articulated Vehicle (Prime Mover & Single Semi Trailer) *
30.0
5.5
5.5
Low Loader Combination (with or without dolly) *
30.0
5.5
5.5
Type
Rigid Vehicle
* The trailer in these combinations must not be a “platform trailer”.
1.2
Permitted Roads
1.2.1
A RAV described at clause 1.1, except for a rigid vehicle towing a trailer that is over 20 m long in
combination, may be driven on any public road within the State of Western Australia, except a
road as specified below:
(a)
Kwinana Freeway;
(b)
Mitchell Freeway; and
(c)
Graham Farmer Freeway.
1.2.2
A RAV that is a rigid vehicle towing a trailer that is over 20 m long in combination may only be
driven on a road specified in RAV Network 2, except a road as specified below:
(a)
Kwinana Freeway;
(b)
Mitchell Freeway; and
(c)
Graham Farmer Freeway.
1.2.3
Despite sub-clause 1.2.2, a RAV that is a rigid vehicle towing a trailer that is over 20 m long in
combination may leave a road specified in RAV Network 2, to gain access to any road to facilitate
pick-up or delivery, by the most practical and direct route to and from a road specified in the
Network 2.
1.2.4
Notwithstanding the access outlined at sub-clause 1.2.3, the Freeway restriction outlined at subclause 1.2.2 applies.
1.3
Travel Speed
Maximum speed for oversize vehicle/combination:
Width
Speed
(km/h)
Up to and including 3.5 m wide
100
Over 3.5 m wide
80
or the posted legal speed limit, whichever is the lesser.
1
Overall length of vehicle and load may be up to 22.0 m long. Overall length of vehicle when unladen must not
exceed 20.0 m. Refer clause 5.3.
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1.4
Other agency approvals
1.4.1
The driver of a RAV must carry in the driving compartment a copy of all other agency approvals
obtained under sub-clauses 2.3.3.
1.4.2
The driver of a RAV must produce a copy of all other agency approvals required under subclauses 2.3.3 for inspection at the request of a Police Officer, Traffic Escort Warden, authorised
Main Roads Personnel and Accredited Pilot.
1.5
Western Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation
The operator or permit holder must be accredited under the WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme
(WAHVAS).
1.6
Permit Suspension
Approval to operate an Oversize vehicle under a permit to which these Operating Conditions apply may
be suspended when road and/or traffic conditions are considered unsuitable. Main Roads WA personnel,
Police Officers or Traffic Escort Wardens, may make verbal notification of such suspension.
1.7
Permit Amendments
1.7.1
The “Class 1 Oversize Period Permit Operating Conditions” are subject to occasional
amendment. If amendments are made, they will be published on the first working day of the
month as an "HVO Update" on the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au . Operators
and drivers are required to ensure that they are operating vehicles on the public road network in
accordance with the current Period Permit Operating Conditions.
1.7.2
The RAV Networks are subject to periodic amendments, published on the Main Roads web site
as Addendums, which include additional roads being included in the lists, roads being removed
from the lists, or amendments being made to a condition relating to a particular road in the lists.
The RAV Networks are updated on Wednesday of every week and are maintained on
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au . Operators and drivers are required to ensure they are operating
vehicles on the public road network in accordance with the current and up to date RAV Networks
and Addendums.
1.7.3
HVO Updates are published when particular roads or conditions are not suitable for oversize
vehicles. Operators and drivers are required to check the HVO Updates on
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au prior to operating the vehicle on the public road network to ensure
that there are no updates relating to their vehicle and operation.
1.8
Permit to be Carried in the Vehicle and Produced on Request
1.8.1
It is a requirement under the Regulations that the driver of a restricted access vehicle must carry
in the driving compartment a valid copy of the RAV Permit under which the vehicle is being driven
and must produce the permit for inspection at the request of a police officer or a Main Roads’ WA
Transport Warden.
The Permit and Operating Conditions may be carried in an electronic format provided the driver is
able to produce the documents in a readable format upon request.
The Table of Permitted Roads, which form part of this permit, are not required to be carried and
produced.
1.8.2
The driver of the RAV must produce the Permit and Operating Conditions for inspection at the
request of a Police Officer, Traffic Escort Warden, authorised Main Roads Personnel or
Accredited Pilot.
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2.
ROUTE SUITABILITY
2.1
Damage
2.1.1
A RAV must not be driven along a route if to do so would be likely to cause:
(a)
disruption to telecommunication, electricity, rail, gas, water or sewage services; or
(b)
damage to a road (including a bridge), structure, rail crossing or tree.
2.1.2
The driver of the RAV must report any damage to a road, structure, rail crossing or service
infrastructure to the relevant property owner or service provider as soon as possible.
2.2
Route Assessment
2.2.1
Prior to departure the driver/operator of the RAV must investigate the route of travel to ensure
that it is suitable for use and that it can be driven along without contravening clauses 2.1, 2.3, 2.5
and 2.6.
2.2.2
The driver of the RAV must ensure compliance with the permitted dimension limits, relevant
conditions and subsequent route restrictions by measuring the RAV with a suitable measuring
device prior to departure.
2.2.3
The driver/operator of a RAV must give thorough consideration as to route suitability where the
RAV will travel over rail crossings, particularly where:
(a)
the RAV will be turning from or into a side road next to a rail crossing; and
(b)
ground clearance may be a concern, such as when the RAV is a low-loader.
2.3
Height Restrictions
2.3.1
There are a number of overhead structures that restrict the allowable transport height on the
State’s Road Network. In the tables shown at APPENDIX 1 is a list of these structures with a
vertical clearance of less than 5.5 m.
The RAV must not travel under these structures if the overall height exceeds the height specified
for the relevant structure in APPENDIX 1.
NOTE: Main Roads WA may provide relevant information on its website relating to changes in the
listed structures with height restrictions.
2.3.2
A RAV exceeding 4.3 metres in height must not be driven on a road without current written
approvals from all the relevant overhead Cable Operators shown in APPENDIX 2.
2.3.3
Despite subclause 2.3.3, a RAV up to 4.6 metres in height may travel on any road listed in RAV
Network 2 without approval from the relevant Cable Operators, unless otherwise specified as a
road condition in the RAV Network 2 road tables.
2.4
Other Travel Restrictions
2.4.1
A RAV travelling over the Mandurah Estuary Bridge must:
(a)
Keep as far left as practical when travelling southbound; and
(b)
If in excess of 3.0 metres, use two pilot vehicles to cross the bridge with the exclusion of
all other traffic from the bridge, when travelling northbound.
2.4.2
Despite sub-clause 2.4.1, where a RAV is travelling over the Mandurah Estuary Bridge under an
additional Permit that specifies other conditions controlling the movement of the vehicle with
respect to its travel path relative to the bridge lanes and required actions of pilots, then those
other conditions shall take precedence over the requirements set out above.
2.4.3
(a)
RAVs travelling through Southern Cross from the west requiring access to locations to
the north of Southern Cross must use Three Boys Rd (between Great Eastern Hwy and
Southern Cross Bullfinch Rd).
(b)
RAVs travelling through Southern Cross from the east requiring access to locations to the
north of Southern Cross must use Polaris St, Koolyanobbing Rd and Cameron Rd
(between Great Eastern Hwy and Southern Cross Bullfinch Rd).
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2.4.4
Victoria Highway, Kununurra: the Ord River Diversion Dam seasonal width restrictions apply from
April to December, when one lane may be closed between 6:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
If a RAV width is in excess of 3.3 m, Water Corporation approval is required (contact details
shown in APPENDIX 2). Drivers must initially contact the Water Corporation Dam’s Controller at
least 1 hour prior to crossing
2.5
Narrow Bridges
2.5.1
There are a number of single lane (narrow) bridges on the road network. Listed in APPENDIX 3
is some of the narrow bridges, however this is not an extensive list. If the load on a RAV exceeds
the “width between kerbs” (WBK) shown for the relevant bridge, then the RAV must be loaded to
ensure that it has a minimum 1.2 m ground clearance. This will allow the load to clear the bridge
handrails.
2.5.2
The requirements at clauses 2.1 and 2.2 must be complied with to ensure that the journey is
undertaken safely.
2.6
Rail Crossings
A driver approaching a railway crossing must slow down to a speed that will enable them to stop
prior to the crossing if necessary. A RAV must not be driven through a railway crossing at a
speed in excess of 80 km
3.
WARNING DEVICES
3.1
Warning Lights
3.1.1
A RAV must operate with headlights switched on at all times.
3.1.2
A RAV in excess of 3.0 metres in width or 25 metres in length must display at least one amber
flashing warning light, which must be visible at a distance of 500 metres in all directions, or must
be supplemented by additional warning lights so at least one warning light is visible in all
directions.
3.1.3
A warning light must comply with the requirements set out in APPENDIX 10 – Oversize Vehicle
Warning Requirements.
3.1.4
A RAV must not display an amber flashing warning light if not required under this clause.
3.1.5
When accompanying a RAV exceeding 4.5 metres in width, the lead pilot vehicle must have two
“alternating flashing white lights”, know as Wig Wag Lights, on the front of the pilot vehicle in
accordance with the requirements outlined in APPENDIX 10 – Oversize Vehicle Warning
Requirements.
3.2
Warning Signs and Flags
3.2.1
A RAV exceeding 2.5 metres in width or 25 metres in length must clearly display:
(a)
“Oversize” warning sign on the front of the vehicle;
(b)
“Oversize” warning sign on the rear of the vehicle;
(c)
or if carrying a rear projecting load, the“Oversize” warning sign is to be mounted as close
to the rear of the load as practical; and
(d)
Four (4) brightly coloured red, yellow, or red and yellow flags, at least 450mm long and
450mm wide. One flag must be positioned at each side of both the front and rear of the
vehicle, or if there is any projecting load, at each side of both the front and rear of the
projecting load.
3.2.2
A RAV whose width is 2.5 metres or less, and whose length exceeds 22 metres but not 25
metres, must display an “Oversize” warning sign on the rear of the vehicle only, or if carrying a
rear projecting load, at the rear of the load.
3.2.3
An “Oversize” warning sign must comply with the requirements set out in APPENDIX 10 –
Oversize Vehicle Warning Requirements.
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3.2.4
A RAV must not display an “Oversize” warning sign if not required under these clauses.
3.3
Delineators
If any part of a side projection on an oversize vehicle projects more than 150 mm and is less than 500
mm thick from top to bottom, the vehicle must display:
(a) A warning light attached to the vehicle in accordance with Section 2; and
(b) A delineator attached to both the front and the rear of the projection, or both the front and rear
of the load in line with the projection.
3.4
Additional Warning Devices at Night-time
3.4.1
Despite paragraph 3.1.2 a RAV travelling at night in excess of 2.5 metres in width or 25 metres in
length must display at least one amber flashing warning light, which must be visible at a distance
of 500 metres in all directions, or must be supplemented, by additional warning lights so at least
one warning light is visible in all directions.
3.4.2
A RAV travelling during night time hours must also display:
(a)
Lights showing yellow to the front and red to the rear (known as “side markers”), no more
than 2 metres apart along both sides of the vehicle or load;
(b)
If in excess of 2.5 metres in width, yellow or white lights (known as “front clearance lights”)
on the front of the trailer deck, one on each side of the trailer, as near as practical to the
front outer edge and clearly visible to oncoming traffic;
(c)
If carrying a load that is not contained within the confines of the vehicle, flood lights
attached to the load or the trailer, directed upward at the extremities of the load in a
manner so as not to dazzle any driver.
4.
PILOT REQUIREMENTS
4.1
Number of Pilot Vehicles
4.1.1
A RAV must be accompanied by the minimum number of pilot vehicles specified in “APPENDIX 4
– Minimum Pilot Requirements”; except where paragraphs 4.1.2 to 4.1.6 apply to the RAV.
4.1.2
A RAV exceeding 25 metres but not exceeding 30 metres in length may travel on a road specified
in the RAV Network 9 Table of Permitted Roads without a pilot vehicle, provided the RAV is not in
excess of 2.7 metres in width.
4.1.3
A RAV consisting of a prime mover, a gooseneck low loader dolly and a gooseneck low loader
trailer does not require a pilot vehicle unless the overall combination length exceeds 26 metres
and / or the width exceeds 3.5 metres.
4.1.4
Subject to paragraph 2.4.1, a RAV must be accompanied by a minimum of two (2) pilot vehicles
when travelling northbound over the Mandurah Estuary Bridge.
4.1.5
A RAV exiting Campersic Road onto Toodyay Road requires an additional pilot to traffic manage
south bound traffic on Toodyay Road
4.2
Standard Pilot Requirements
Pilot vehicles must be operated in accordance with the requirements set out in APPENDIX 10 – Oversize
Vehicle Warning Requirements.
4.3
Convoy Travel with Pilot Vehicles
4.3.1
A maximum of two (2) RAVs may travel in convoy with one another when accompanied by a pilot
vehicle.
4.3.2
Each RAV in the convoy must obtain a separate permit.
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4.3.3
When two RAVs are travelling in convoy, the Pilot requirements and any other conditions that are
applicable to the larger of the two RAVs apply to both RAVs and the pilot vehicles must
accompany both RAVs as though they were one single RAV.
4.3.4
A RAV must not travel in convoy when required to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle when
travelling inside a Central Zone.
Note:
Where a Class 1 vehicle is required under a Class 1 permit to be accompanied by a pilot vehicle,
the driver of the pilot vehicle must ensure that the pilot vehicle complies with the Permit.
4.4
Transportable Buildings
4.4.1
For a prefabricated transportable building, the following concession to the standard minimum pilot
requirements that are shown at APPENDIX 4 applies, being an additional width allowance for the
external façade or eaves:
One accredited pilot – maximum dimensions:
(a)
width at base: 4.5 m plus 100 mm tolerance for external façade, and
(b)
width at eaves: 5 m.
4.4.2
If the width at the base of a prefabricated transportable building exceeds 4.5 m (plus tolerance) or
the width at the eaves exceeds 5 m, then the minimum normal pilot conditions as shown at
APPENDIX 4 apply i.e. two pilots are required.
4.4.3
This pilot concession is only applicable to prefabricated transportable buildings and does not
apply to existing houses.
4.4.4
This pilot concession does not apply for the transport of a prefabricated transportable building
into or out of the Central Zones.
4.5
Swimming Pools
4.5.1
For a single swimming pool, the following concession to the standard minimum pilot requirements
that are shown at APPENDIX 4 applies, being an additional width allowance for the flange of the
pool:
One accredited pilot – maximum dimensions:
(a)
width at widest point of base: 4.5 m; and
(b)
width at flange: 4.9 m.
The flange of the pool must be the top of the load for the concession to apply.
4.5.2
If the width at the base of a swimming pool exceeds 4.5 m or the width at the flange exceeds
4.9 m then the normal pilot conditions as shown at APPENDIX 4 apply i.e. two pilots are required.
4.5.3
This pilot concession does not apply to packaged export swimming pools.
4.5.4
This pilot concession does not apply to the transport of a swimming pool into or out of the Central
Zones.
5.
LOADING
5.1
Carrying of Other Goods
5.1.1
A RAV carrying one or more large indivisible items must not carry any other goods unless:
(a)
the other goods are contained within the confines of the vehicle, and
(b)
the additional item/s do not cause a further increase to the vehicle combination’s overall
dimensions.
5.1.2
Despite sub-clause 5.1.1, a RAV carrying a special purpose vehicle or agricultural vehicle may
also carry any equipment, tools, substances or detached parts to be used in conjunction with the
vehicle or machine being carried.
5.1.3
A RAV that is not carrying one or more large indivisible items must not carry any other goods
other than as provided for under clause 5.6 or the vehicle’s Licensing Conditions.
5.1.4
Despite sub-clause 5.1.1 a multi-modal container may be carried within the dimension limits
specified in clause 5.4.
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5.2
Carrying of Multiple Large Indivisible Items
5.2.1
A RAV carrying a large indivisible item may carry additional large indivisible items provided the
additional items do not result in a further increase to the vehicle combination’s overall
dimensions.
5.2.2
Despite sub-clause 5.2.1, swimming pools packaged and consigned for export only, may be
loaded on top of one another (layered) to a maximum loaded height not exceeding 5.3 m.
5.3
Loading of a Rigid Vehicle and Pig Trailer
A RAV that is a rigid vehicle towing a pig trailer must have an overall unladen vehicle combination length
that does not exceed 20 m.
5.4
Carrying of Large Indivisible Items in Multi-Modal Containers
A RAV may carry one or more large indivisible items in a multi-modal container provided:
(a)
the width of the multi-modal container does not exceed 2.5 m;
(b)
the height measured to the top of the multi-modal container does not exceed 4.6 m;
(c)
the height measured to the top of any large indivisible items in a multi-modal container
does not exceed the relevant overall height limit for the respective type of RAV as
specified at clause 1.1;
(d)
the length of any carried multi-modal container does not exceed 12.2 m; and
(e)
the multi-modal container does not contain any goods that are not large indivisible items.
5.5
Minimising Dimensions
5.5.1
If a load can be safely loaded in more than one way, it must be loaded in a way that minimises
the width of the vehicle and its load.
5.5.2
Loading must be done in such a way as to minimise the dimensions, without otherwise
compromising the security of the load or the safety of other road users.
5.6
Empty Travel to and from
5.6.1
To facilitate empty travel to the place of loading and empty travel after the load has been
delivered, the RAV must be reduced to the smallest practical dimensions, i.e. close up an
extendable trailer or low loader.
(a)
In the case of a vehicle consisting of a low loader (with or without a dolly), the width must
be reduced so that it is not wider than
i) 2.5 m for low loaders with 4 tyres per axle
ii) 2.7m for low loaders with 8 tyres per axle, provided this is the low loader’s minimum
practical dimension.
(b)
The conditions of the “empty travel” are governed by the overall length and the relevant
conditions shown herein must be complied with.
5.6.2
The following items may be carried on the “empty travel” journeys; a dolly, a pilot vehicle and
loading equipment. These items can only be carried if the RAV complies with the mass limits in
the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 and the items are contained within the limits of the
vehicle in its most compact form.
5.7
Overhang and Projection
5.7.1
For a rigid vehicle and combinations up to maximum length of 12.5 m or 19 m respectively, the
overhang and projection limits prescribed in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 apply
(refer to APPENDIX 7).
5.7.2
For a prime mover and semi trailer or low loader, together with any load with an overall length
exceeding 19 m, the applicable overhang and projection limits as shown in APPENDIX 8 apply.
5.7.3
For all other combinations longer than the maximum length of 19 m, the overhang and projection
limits prescribed in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 apply (refer to APPENDIX 7).
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6.
CURFEWS
6.1
Times of Travel
A RAV in excess of 2.7 metres in width and 19 metres in length is only permitted to travel during day-time
hours.
6.2
Night Time Travel
6.2.1
Despite clause 6.1 and subject to Clause 3.4, a RAV of a type described in the table below is
permitted to travel on any road specified in the following table during night-time hours.
RAV Type
Overall
Length
Width
Roads for Night Travel
A RAV that is not
a rigid vehicle
towing a dog
trailer
Not exceeding
23 m
Not exceeding 2.7m
Roads listed in the Table of
Permitted Roads for RAV
Network 2, except a road as
specified below:
(a) Kwinana Freeway;
(b) Mitchell Freeway; and
(c) Graham Farmer Freeway.
A RAV that is a
rigid vehicle
towing a dog
trailer
Not exceeding
25 m
Not exceeding 2.7m
specified below:
All types of RAVs
Not exceeding
25 m (or 26 m
as per
paragraph
4.1.3)
Not exceeding 2.7m.
Network 5
All types of RAVs
Not exceeding
30 m
Not exceeding 2.7m
Network 9
6.2.2
Despite clause 1.3, a RAV travelling at night time under the provisions of sub-clause 6.2.1 on a
road that is controlled by a Local Government must not be driven at a speed exceeding the lower
of:
(a)
90 km/h; or
(b)
the posted speed limit.
6.3
Metropolitan Curfew Area
6.3.1
A RAV that exceeds 2.7 metres in width or 22 metres in length must not be driven on any road
within the Metropolitan Area during the Peak Traffic Periods, other than a road listed below and
depicted in APPENDIX 6:
(a)
Albany Hwy, south of Bedfordale Road Train Assembly Area (RTAA);
(b)
Great Northern Hwy, north of Apple St Road Train Assembly Area (RTAA);
(c)
Perth-Lancelin Rd (Wanneroo Rd), north of Flynn Dr, Wanneroo;
(d)
South Western Hwy, south of Thomas Rd, Byford;
(e)
Brookton Hwy, east of Canning Rd, Karragullen;
(f)
Great Eastern Hwy, east of Bilgoman Rd, Glenn Forrest;
(g)
Midland-Goomalling Rd (Toodyay Rd), east of Roland Rd, Gidgegannup;
(h)
Thomas Rd, between Rockingham Rd and South Western Hwy; and
(i)
Perth Bunbury Hwy, south of Thomas Rd, Kwinana.
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6.3.2
Despite sub-clause 6.3.1, a RAV of a type described in the table below is exempt from the
Metropolitan peak hour traffic period curfews provided it is travelling on a road specified in the
following table:
RAV Type
Overall
Length
Width
Roads Exempt from
Metropolitan Curfew
All types of RAV
that is not a rigid
vehicle towing a
dog trailer
Not exceeding
23 m
Not exceeding 2.7 m.
specified below:
A RAV that is a
rigid vehicle
towing a dog
trailer
Not exceeding
25 m
specified below:
All types of RAVs
Not exceeding
25 m (or 26 m
as per
paragraph
4.1.3)
Network 5
6.3.3
A RAV travelling during the Peak Traffic Periods must not exceed the statutory rear overhang
limit, as prescribed in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014.
6.4
Public Holiday Curfews
6.4.1
Long Weekend Public Holidays
Labour Day
Foundation Day
Queens Birthday
Australia Day
Anzac Day
March
June
September/October
26 January
25 April
In this clause:
(a)
A Monday Long Weekend means a weekend extended to three days by including the
following Monday, where that Monday is the granted Public Holiday for one of the above
listed days.
(b)
A Friday Long Weekend means a weekend extended to three days by including the
preceding Friday, where that Friday is the granted Public Holiday for one of the above
listed days.
Any RAV in excess of 2.7 m in width must not use the Forrest Highway or Old Coast Road
(includes Mandurah and Dawesville Bypasses), between the intersections of Pinjarra Road and
Peppermint Grove Road, as shown in APPENDIX 9, during the following times:
(a)
sunset on the Thursday prior to a Monday Long Weekend until sunrise on the Tuesday
after a Monday Long Weekend.
(b)
sunset on the Wednesday prior to a Friday Long Weekend until sunrise on the Monday
after a Friday Long Weekend.
NOTE: If the above days or the respective granted public holidays fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday no curfew applies.
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6.4.2
6.4.3
Easter
(a)
(includes Mandurah and Dawesville Bypasses), between the intersections of Pinjarra Road
and Peppermint Grove Road, as shown in APPENDIX 9, from sunset on the Wednesday
before Good Friday until sunrise on the Tuesday after Easter Monday.
(b)
Any RAV in excess of 4.5 m in width or 30 m in overall length must not use any other
roads in Western Australia from sunset on the Wednesday before Good Friday until sunrise
on the Tuesday after Easter Monday.
Christmas/New Year
(a)
(includes Mandurah and Dawesville Bypasses), between the intersections of Pinjarra Road
and Peppermint Grove Road, as shown in APPENDIX 9, from sunset on 18 December until
sunrise on 4 January (over the Christmas/New Year period) of the following year.
(b)
Any RAV in excess of 4.5 m in width or 30 m in overall length must not use any of the
following highways on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December as well as 1, 2, and 3 January of the
following year:

Albany Hwy (Bedfordale Road Train Assembly Area to Albany);

Brand Hwy;

Eyre Hwy;

Great Eastern Hwy;

South Western Hwy (Armadale to Bunbury); and

Great Northern Hwy (Roe Hwy to Mt Magnet).
7.
SAFE TRAVEL
7.1
Delays
To avoid unnecessary traffic build up the driver of a RAV must pull over on a regular basis where and
when it is safe to do so to allow traffic to clear.
7.2
Poor Visibility
7.2.1
The driver of a RAV must not begin to travel if, due to circumstances such as fog, heavy rain,
smoke, dust or insect plague, visibility is less than 250 m during the daytime.
7.2.2
Where a RAV is already travelling when visibility is reduced to the level described above, the
driver must drive into the nearest safe parking area, and wait until visibility improves beyond that
level before continuing to travel.
7.3
Minimum Following Distance
A person driving a RAV must maintain a distance of at least 200 m from a RAV travelling in front of it,
unless:
(a)
it is overtaking the vehicle in front or the vehicle in front is stopping;
(b)
there is a separate lane available for the use of overtaking traffic;
(c)
it is in an urban area and it is not reasonably practicable to maintain a distance of 200 m; or
(d)
the RAVs are travelling in a convoy.
7.4
Convoy Travel
7.4.1
Convoys must consist of a maximum of two RAVs and must travel as close together as is safe to
do so.
7.4.2
The Operating Conditions applicable to the larger RAV apply to the convoy travel.
7.4.3
RAVs must not travel in convoy inside the Central Zones.
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7.5
Operational Control
The driver of the RAV must comply with any lawful direction or signal given by an Accredited Pilot, in
relation to the movement of the RAV.
7.6
Parking (stopping on a carriageway - heavy and long vehicles)
A person must not park a vehicle or any combination of vehicles that, together with any projection on, or
load carried by, the vehicle or combination of vehicles, is more than 7.5 m in length or exceeds a GVM of
4.5 t:
(a)
on a carriageway in a built up area, for any period exceeding one hour, unless engaged
in the picking up or setting down of goods; or
(b)
on a carriageway outside a built up area, except on the shoulder of the carriageway, or in
a truck bay or other area set aside for the parking of goods vehicles.
7.7
Road Train Assembly Area Safety
The driver of a RAV must at all times observe the safety standards and conditions of use at Road Train
Assembly Areas owned by Main Roads. The safety standards (which include the wearing of safety vests)
and conditions of use are sign posted at the Road Train Assembly Areas.
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APPENDIX 1 - Structures Not Suitable For 5.5m Loaded Height
COUNTRY AREA
Road
Structure
Harper Rd, TOODYAY TOWNSITE
Nanga Brook Rd, WAROONA EAST
Service Rd, CLACKLINE
South Western Hwy, MUNDIJONG
Toodyay Rd, CLACKLINE
Williamstown Rd, KALGOORLIE
Rail Bridge
Road Tunnel
Gt Eastern Hwy Bridge
Rail Bridge
Gt Eastern Hwy Bridge
Rail Bridge
Height m
5.3
4.8
4.9
5.3
5.2
5.4
PERTH CENTRAL ZONE
Road
Structure
Aberdeen St, WEST PERTH
Adelaide Tce, EAST PERTH
Hay St, PERTH
James St, PERTH CITY
Market St, WEST PERTH
Mounts Bay Rd, PERTH BUS STATION (west)
Murray St, City Arcade & David Jones, PERTH CITY
Murray St, WEST PERTH
Riverside Dr, PERTH CITY
Roe St to Art Gallery, PERTH CITY
Roe St, WEST PERTH
Stirling Hwy, PERTH SWAN BREWERY
Sutherland St, WEST PERTH SUBWAY
Wellington St, Forrest Place, PERTH CITY
Wellington St, Raine Square, PERTH CITY
Wellington St, ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
Wellington St, WEST PERTH
Freeway Bridge
Footbridge
QV 1 Footbridge
Hamilton Interchange Bridges
Freeway Bridges
Footbridge
Footbridges
Freeway Bridge
Freeway Bridge
Footbridge
Freeway Bridge
Footbridge
Rail Bridge
Footbridge East
Footbridge
Footbridge
Freeway Bridge
Height m
5.1
5.5
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.1
4.1
4.8
4.8
4.6
5.1
5.4
3.8
4.8
5.2
5.4
5.3
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APPENDIX 1 (Cont)
METROPOLITAN AREA
(OUTSIDE PERTH CENTRAL ZONE)
Road
Structure
Albany Hwy, BENTLEY
Albany Hwy, CANNINGTON
Brearley Ave, REDCLIFFE
Canning Hwy, APPLECROSS
Causeway, VICTORIA PARK
Centenary Ave, WILSON
Coode St, BAYSWATER SUBWAY
Dianella Dr, DIANELLA
Graylands Rd, CLAREMONT SUBWAY
Gt Eastern Hwy, RIVERVALE
Gt Eastern Hwy, RIVERVALE
Gt Eastern Hwy Bypass, HAZELMERE
Guildford Rd, MT LAWLEY SUBWAY
Guildford Rd, MAYLANDS
Guildford Rd, ASHFIELD
Hamilton Rd, SPEARWOOD
Leach Hwy, MELVILLE
Leach Hwy, WILSON
Leach Hwy, ROSSMOYNE
Maddington Rd, ORANGE GROVE
Mill Point Rd, SOUTH PERTH
Nicholson Rd, SUBIACO SUBWAY
Powis St, GLENDALOUGH
Railway Pde, MAYLANDS
Railway Pde, BENTLEY
Roe Hwy, FORRESTFIELD
St. Peters Rd, EAST FREMANTLE
Scarborough Beach Rd, MT HAWTHORN
Scarborough Beach Rd, OSBORNE PARK
Scarborough Beach Rd, OSBORNE PARK
Sevenoaks St, BENTLEY
Shepperton Rd, EAST VICTORIA PARK
Stirling Hwy, CLAREMONT
Stirling Hwy, COTTESLOE
Stirling Rd, CLAREMONT SUBWAY
Stock Road, HAMILTON HILL
Wanneroo Rd, TUART HILL
Whatley Cres, MAYLANDS
Yelverton Dr, EAST MIDLAND
Leach Hwy Bridge
Carousel Footbridge
Gantry Sign
Ogilvie Rd Footbridge
Canning Hwy Bridge
Leach Hwy Bridge
Rail Bridge
Footbridge
Rail Bridge
Footbridge
Rail Bridge
Rail Bridge
Rail Bridge
Sixth Ave Footbridge
Footbridge
Rail Bridge
Footbridge
Wilson Primary School Footbridge
Webb Street Footbridge
Tonkin Hwy Bridge
Narrows Bridge
Rail Bridge
Footbridge
Seventh Ave Bridge
Leach Hwy Bridge
Berkshire Rd Footbridge
Stirling Hwy Bridge
Footbridge
Rail Bridge
Freeway Bridge
Leach Hwy bridge
Footbridge
Footbridge
Footbridge
Rail Bridge
Footbridge
Footbridge
Seventh Ave Bridge
Footbridge
Height m
5.3
5.3
4.8
5.3
5.2
4.8
3.8
5.1
4.0
5.4
5.3
5.4
4.2
5.1
5.4
4.7
5.2
2
5.4
2
5.4
4.1
4.8
3.6
5.2
3.6
5.3
3
5.3
4.6
5.4
5.2
5.5
5.4
5.3
5.3
5.4
3.9
4
5.4
5.4
3.3
4.4
2
For all loads over 5.3 m in height up to but not exceeding 5.5 m, travel must be in the centre or right hand lanes of
Leach Hwy under this bridge
3
For all loads over 5.3 m in height up to but not exceeding 5.5 m, travel must be in the right hand lane of Roe Hwy
under this bridge
4
For all loads over 5.4 m in height up to but not exceeding 5.5 m, travel must be in the right hand lane of Stock Rd
under this bridge
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APPENDIX 2 - Contact Details For Other Agency Approvals
An up to date contact list is maintained on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/usingroads/heavyvehicles
(Note: If an overhead cable is not controlled by Western Power Corporation, it remains
the RAV operator/driver’s responsibility to obtain approval from the relevant controller to
travel under a cable where the height of the RAV exceeds 4.3 m.)
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APPENDIX 3 – Narrow Bridges
NARROW BRIDGES ON HIGHWAYS AND MAIN ROADS
BRIDGE
NUMBER
814
816
817
879
1260
1261
1262
1263
1267
1268
1269
1305
1310
1311
1231
1101
1102
1103
1125
812
3483
5
ROAD NAME
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
GIBB RIVER RD
NANUTARRA – MUNJINA RD
MARBLE BAR RD
BOYANUP – CAPEL RD
SLK (km)
2291.57
2992.45
3009.59
2284.94
2946.65
2973.54
2974.37
2960.82
2931.41
2527.80
2532.94
3111.42
2523.73
2524.76
119.39
175.41
62.29
98.86
59.28
92.14
4.90
WBK5
CROSSING NAME
FITZROY RIVER-WILLARE CROSSING
MISTAKE CREEK
BOW RIVER
MINNIE RIVER
FROG HOLLOW CREEK
ROCKY CREEK
MABEL SPRING CREEK
BIG MABEL DOWNS
TICKALARA CREEK
TWO MILE CREEK
BLUE BUSH CREEK
ARTHUR CREEK
BROOKING CHANNEL
FITZROY RIVER
LENNARD RIVER
BEASLEY RIVER
DUCK CREEK
METAWANDY CREEK
HOUSE CREEK
FORTESCUE RIVER - ROY HILL
WAWA DRAIN C
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
3.6
5.5
Width between kerbs (metres)
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APPENDIX 4 – Pilot Requirements
MINIMUM PILOT REQUIREMENTS (excluding Central Zones)
OVERALL WIDTH OF VEHICLE OR COMBINATION (METRES)
5.5
5
Permit plus 2 Pilots Duration of Move
4.5
4
Permit plus 1 Pilot
3.5
3
Permit No Pilot
2.5
2
Legal Vehicle/Load
1
0
5
10
15
19 20
25
30
OVERALL LENGTH OF VEHICLES OR COMBINATION (METRES)
MINIMUM PILOT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN CENTRAL ZONES
OVERALL WIDTH OF VEHICLE OR COMBINATION (METRES)
5.5
5
Permit plus 3 Pilots
4.5
4
Permit plus 2 Pilots
3.5
3
Permit plus 1 Pilot
2.5
2
Legal Vehicle/Load
1
0
5
10
15
19 20
25
30
OVERALL LENGTH OF VEHICLES OR COMBINATION (METRES)
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APPENDIX 5 - Central Zones
Perth Map
Fremantle Map
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APPENDIX 6 - Metro Area Curfew Map
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APPENDIX 7 - Size and Projection of Loads
Light Motor Vehicle (GVM up to 4.5 tonnes)
Illustration of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
front projection limit;
rear projection limit; and
rear overhang limit.
LLO
OA
AD
D
See
Note
See
Note
Rear overhang limit
Wheelbase
lesser of 3.7m or
60% of wheelbase
12.5m
Note: A maximum rear projection of 1.2 m is allowed provided the rear overhang and overall length limits
are not exceeded.
A maximum front projection of 1.2 m is allowed provided the overall length limit is not exceeded.
If your vehicle is built to the maximum allowable dimensions, you cannot carry any projecting load.
Where any portion of the load or equipment on a vehicle projects in such a manner that it would not be
readily visible to any person following immediately behind the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must:
(a)
mark the end of the load or equipment, by means of a brightly coloured flag or piece of
material, with each side at least 300 mm long, so that it is clearly visible to persons in its
vicinity; or
(b)
at night time, fit to the extreme end of the load or equipment a light showing a clear red
light to the rear, visible at a distance of 200 m.
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APPENDIX 7 (Cont)
Heavy Motor Vehicle (GVM over 4.5 tonnes)
Illustration of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
front projection limit;
rear overhang limit; and
overall length limit.
See Note
See Note
Note: A rear projection is allowed provided the rear overhang and the overall length limits are not
exceeded.
A maximum front projection of 1.2 m is allowed provided the overall length limit is not exceeded.
If your vehicle is built to the maximum allowable dimensions, you cannot carry any projecting load.
Rear projections
The rear of a load on a vehicle must carry a warning signal if the load:
(a)
projects more than 1.2 m behind the vehicle;
(b)
projects to the rear of the vehicle so that the end of the load cannot be seen easily from
behind; or
(c)
is on a pole type trailer.
In daytime, the warning signal must be a brightly coloured flag or piece of material, with each side at least
300 mm long.
At night time, the warning signal must be a light showing a clear red light visible at a distance of 200 m.
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APPENDIX 7 (Cont)
A
Load
S
B
A = overall length; the distance from the forward most part of the vehicle to the rearmost part of vehicle or
load.
B = rear overhang; the distance from the rear overhang line (centre of the rear axle group) to the
rearmost part of the vehicle or load.
Note: Rear projection is that part of the load that projects from the rear of the vehicle / trailer and is a part
of the rear overhang.
S = “S” dimension; the measurement from the kingpin to the rear overhang line. (The kingpin is the
coupling pin that locks into the turntable on the prime mover).
In this case of “A” being up to 19 m the maximum value of “B” must not exceed the lesser of 3.7 m or 60%
of “S”.
EXAMPLES:
If “S” = 7 m;
Then 60% of 7.0 m = 4.2 m, therefore the 3.7 m maximum controls.
If “S” = 5.5 m;
Then 60% of 5.5 m = 3.3 m, therefore as this is less than 3.7 m it becomes the controlling value for
“B”.
Note: A rear projection is allowed provided the rear overhang and overall length limits are not exceeded.
Rear projections
(a)
(b)
behind; or
(c)
300 mm long.
At night time, the warning signal must be a light showing a clear red light visible at a distance of 200 m.
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APPENDIX 8 - Size and Projection Of Loads
For a prime mover and semi trailer or low loader that has an overall combination length greater than
19 m, the following limits apply.
Typical Applicable Limits
Length up to (A)
Allowable overhang (B)
19m
(see Appendix 7)
20m
5.0 m
22m
5.5 m
24m
6.0 m
26m
6.5 m
28m
7.0 m
30m
7.5 m
A
Load
B
When the overall length, “A”, exceeds 19 m then the allowable rear overhang, “B”, can be up to 25% of
“A”.
EXAMPLES:
If “A” = 26 m;
Then 25% of 26 m = 6.5 m, therefore with an overall length of 26 m the allowable rear overhang can
be up to 6.5 m.
If “A” = 19.6 m;
Then 25% of 19.6 m = 4.9 m, therefore with an overall length of 19.6 m the allowable rear overhang
can be up to 4.9 m.
Rear projections
(a)
(b)
behind; or
(c)
300 mm long.
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APPENDIX 9 - Mandurah Public Holiday Curfew Map
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APPENDIX 10 – Oversize Warning Requirements
Table of Contents
Section 1 – Pilot and Escort Vehicles 28 1.1 Application 28 1.2 Requirement for a Pilot Vehicle 28 1.3 Requirements for an Escort Vehicle 28 1.4 Headlights on a Pilot or Escort Vehicle 28 1.5 Towing Vehicles and Carrying Loads 28 1.6 Positioning of a Pilot Vehicle 28 1.7 Communication between Drivers 29 1.8 Driver Responsibilities 29 Section 2 – Warning Lights 30 2.1 Application 30 2.2 Warning Light Characteristics 30 2.3 Visibility of Warning Lights 30 2.4 Warning Light Operation 30 Section 3 – General Warning Sign Requirements 31 3.1 Application 31 3.2 Face of a Warning Sign 31 3.3 Material for a Warning Sign 31 3.4 Warning Sign not to be displayed if not required 31 Section 4 – Warning Signs, Flags and Delineators for Oversize Vehicles 32 4.1 Application 32 4.2 Size of a Warning Sign 32 4.3 Face of a Warning Sign 32 4.4 Displaying Warning Signs and Flags 32 Section 5 – Warning Signs for Pilot vehicles 33 5.1 Application 33 5.2 Size of a Warning Sign 33 5.3 Face of a Warning Sign 33 5.4 Displaying a Warning Sign 33 D10#106146 - Class 1 Oversize Period Permit Operating Conditions
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SECTION 1 – PILOT AND ESCORT VEHICLES
1.1
Application
This section applies to the operation of a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle that is accompanying an
oversize vehicle that is subject to a Permit or Order that requires the oversize vehicle to be
accompanied by a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle.
1.2
Requirement for a Pilot Vehicle
1.2.1
A pilot vehicle must have 4 or more wheels and a GVM of:
(a) 6.5 t or less in the case of a rear pilot vehicle if 2 pilot vehicles are required; or
(b) 4.5 t or less in any other case.
1.2.2
A pilot vehicle must have a warning sign on its roof that meets the requirements outlined
in Section 3.
1.2.3
A pilot vehicle must only have an amber flashing warning light meeting the requirements
outlined in Section 2 attached:
(a) above or below the sign; or
(b) at each side of the sign.
1.3
Requirements for an Escort Vehicle
An escort vehicle must be a Main Roads Traffic Escort Vehicle or a WA Police Vehicle
1.4
Headlights on a Pilot or Escort Vehicle
The headlights on a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must be switched on when it is accompanying
an oversize vehicle during.
1.5
Towing Vehicles and Carrying Loads
A pilot vehicle must not tow a trailer or carry a load, but it may carry tools, equipment or
substances for use in connection with the oversize vehicle that it is accompanying or for
restraining the load on that oversize vehicle.
1.6
Positioning of a Pilot Vehicle
1.6.1
When one pilot vehicle accompanies an oversize vehicle, the pilot vehicle must travel:
(a) behind the oversize vehicle if they are on a road with multiple lanes in the direction
of travel; or
(b) in front of the oversize vehicle if they are on a road that is only a single lane in the
direction of travel.
1.6.2
When 2 pilot vehicles accompany an oversize vehicle, one pilot vehicle must travel in
front of the oversize vehicle, and the other behind it.
1.6.3
A pilot vehicle must travel far enough away from the oversize vehicle it is accompanying
to give adequate warning to other road users of the presence of the oversize vehicle,
taking into account the type of vehicles that use the road, traffic speed, weather, visibility
and other driving conditions.
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1.7
Communication between Drivers
An oversize vehicle and any accompanying pilot vehicle or escort vehicle must have an
electronic device that allows the drivers to communicate effectively with each other.
1.8
Driver Responsibilities
1.8.1
A pilot vehicle that accompanies an oversize vehicle must only be driven by an
“Accredited Pilot” who is an “Authorised Person”.
1.8.2
An escort vehicle that accompanies an oversize vehicle must only be driven by a Traffic
Escort Warden or, if the vehicle is a Police Vehicle, a Police Officer.
1.8.3
The driver of a pilot vehicle and the driver of an escort vehicle must inform themselves of
the dimensions, warning devices requirements, driver requirements and relevant vehicle
operational requirements including conditions of permit, prior to the accompanying the
oversize vehicle.
1.8.4
The driver of an oversize vehicle must comply with any lawful direction or signal given by
the driver of the lead pilot vehicle or, if accompanied by an escort vehicle, the Traffic
Escort Warden.
1.8.5
The driver of an oversize vehicle must produce the permit to the driver of the lead pilot
and Traffic Escort Warden upon request.
1.8.6
The driver of a pilot or escort vehicle must not operate any other vehicle or machinery,
such as steer a platform or jinker trailer, whilst accompanying an oversize vehicle.
1.8.7
To avoid unnecessary traffic build up, an oversize vehicle accompanied by a pilot vehicle
must pull over on a regular basis to allow traffic to pass. This includes stopping in all
parking bays that are suitable and stopping wherever it is safe to do so, with pilots or
Traffic Escort Wardens providing traffic management if necessary.
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SECTION 2 – WARNING LIGHTS
2.1
Application
This section applies to a warning light fitted to an oversize vehicle, an oversize agricultural
vehicle or a pilot vehicle.
2.2
Warning Light Characteristics
2.2.1
When switched on, a warning light on an oversize vehicle or pilot vehicle:
(a) Must emit a rotating, flashing, amber coloured light;
(b) Must flash between 120 and 200 times a minute;
(c) Must have a power of at least 55 watts, or the equivalent of 24 watts in the case of
an LED light; and
(d) Must not be a strobe light.
2.2.2
Wig Wag Lights:
(a) Must not be headlights;
(b) May be spotlights with a maximum output of 55 watts, provided they are angle down
45 degrees toward the road surface;
(c) May be LED day running lights (as per ADR 76), provided the light emitted from
each lamp does not exceed 400cd;
(d) Must have an illuminating surface area not less than 40cm²;
(e) Must be no less than 500mm above ground level and no more than 1000mm above
ground leve.
2.3
Visibility of Warning Lights
2.3.1
A warning light on an oversize vehicle, a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle (other than a
police vehicle) must be:
(a) clearly visible at a distance of 500 metres in all directions; or
(b) supplemented by one or more additional warning lights so that the light
emanating from at least one of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500 metres
in any direction.
2.3.2
Despite subclause 2.2.1, in the case of a pilot vehicle travelling in front of an oversize
vehicle, a filter may be placed behind the warning light on the pilot vehicle to reduce the
intensity of the light directed to the driver of the oversize vehicle.
2.4
Warning Light Operation
2.4.1
Any warning light which a pilot vehicle or escort vehicle is required to have must be
switched on when the vehicle is accompanying an oversize vehicle.
2.4.2
If a vehicle is not required under the operating conditions to have a warning light, it must
not have one that is switched on.
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SECTION 3 – GENERAL WARNING SIGN REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Application
This section applies to a warning sign fitted to an oversize vehicle, an oversize agricultural
vehicle or a pilot vehicle.
3.2
Face of a Warning Sign
3.2.1
The face of a warning sign must have a yellow surface which complies with Class 1 or 2
of Australian Standard AS 1906 — 1990 Retro reflective Materials and Devices for Road
Traffic Control Purposes.
3.2.2
The face of the warning sign must have a black border at least 20 mm wide. The border
may be split if the sign is divided into two parts.
3.2.3
The outermost edge of the border must be set at least 10 mm in from the edge of the
sign unless the sign has been made with a box edge.
3.2.4
The warning sign must display the manufacturer’s name or logo, and the brand and
class of retro reflective material used in block letters at least 3 mm, but not more than 10
mm, high.
3.2.5
The marking may appear in any visible location on the sign, except in a bottom corner of
a sign used on a pilot vehicle.
3.2.6
The face of the warning sign must be appropriately maintained to ensure it is clearly
visible and legible to other road users.
3.3
Material for a Warning Sign
3.3.1
A warning sign must be made of either:
(a) stiff, flat, weatherproof material, or
(b) flexible material, provided the sign is held taut, and is clearly visible and unlikely
to become dislocated, furl or otherwise become difficult to read by other road
users.
3.3.2
A flexible warning sign that is in such condition or state that its message cannot be
easily read by other road users is deemed not to be a warning sign for the purposes of
this Section.
3.4
Warning Sign not to be displayed if not required
A warning sign must not be displayed on a vehicle that is not an oversize vehicle or a pilot
vehicle.
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SECTION 4 – WARNING SIGNS, FLAGS AND DELINEATORS FOR OVERSIZE VEHICLES
4.1
Application
This section applies to a warning sign or flag fitted to an oversize vehicle, including an oversize
agricultural vehicle.
4.2
Size of a Warning Sign
4.2.1
A warning sign on an oversize vehicle must be at least 1020 mm long and at least 250
mm high.
4.2.2
The sign may be split into 2 parts, in which case the combined length of its parts must be
at least 1020 mm.
4.3
4.3.1
A warning sign on an oversize vehicle must show the word “OVERSIZE”, in black upper
case lettering, conforming with Australian Standard AS 1744 — 2015 Forms of Letters
and Numerals for Road Signs, in typeface Series C(N).
4.3.2
The lettering must be at least 180 mm high.
4.3.3
If the sign is split into 2 parts, the part mounted on the left must show the letters “OVER”
and the part mounted on the right must show the letters “SIZE”.
4.4
Displaying Warning Signs and Flags
4.4.1
A warning sign on an oversize vehicle must be mounted vertically.
4.4.2
The lower edge of the sign must be:
(a) above the bottom of the bumper bar; or
(b) if there is no bumper bar, at least 500 mm from the ground level.
4.4.3
If the sign is split into 2 parts, each part must be fitted at the same height as the other.
4.4.4
A warning sign must be displayed on an oversize vehicle exceeding 2.5 metres in width
or 25 metres in length:
(a) On the front and rear of the vehicle; or
(b) If carrying a rear projecting load, the warning sign must be mounted as close to
the rear of the load as practical, ensuring the sign is clearly visible to other road
users.
4.4.5
A warning sign must only be displayed on the rear of the vehicle, or projecting load, if the
width is 2.5 metres or less and the length exceeds 22 metres but not 25 metres.
4.4.6
An oversize vehicle must display four (4) brightly coloured red, yellow, or red and yellow
flags, at least 450mm long and 450mm wide. One flag must be positioned at each side
of both the front and rear of the vehicle, or if there is any projecting load, at each side of
both the front and rear of the projecting load.
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SECTION 5 – WARNING SIGNS FOR PILOT VEHICLES
5.1
Application
This section applies to a warning sign fitted to a pilot vehicle.
5.2
Size of a Warning Sign
5.2.1
A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must be at least 1200 mm long and at least 600 mm
high.
5.2.2
The sign may have bottom corner cut outs not more than 150 mm wide and not more
than 100 mm high, if they are needed for mounting the warning lights
5.3
5.3.1
Both faces of a warning sign on a pilot vehicle must show:
(a) the word “OVERSIZE”, in black upper case lettering at least 200 mm high,
conforming with Australian Standard AS 1744 — 2015 Forms of Letters and
Numerals for Road Signs, in typeface Series C(N); and
(b) the words “LOAD AHEAD”, in black upper case lettering at least 100 mm high,
conforming with Australian Standard AS 1744 — 2015 Forms of Letters and
Numerals for Road Signs, in typeface Series D(N).
5.3.2
The bottom of the lettering of the word “OVERSIZE” must be at least 300 mm from the
bottom of the sign.
5.3.3
The bottom of the lettering of the words “LOAD AHEAD” must be at least 100 mm from
the bottom of the sign.
5.4
Displaying a Warning Sign
5.4.1
A warning sign on a pilot vehicle must not lean back so that there is more than 200 mm
measured horizontally from the top of the sign to a vertical line running through the
bottom of the sign.
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AMENDMENT TABLE
Amendment Date
Amended Section
7th August 2013
Definitions
7th August 2013
Sub-clause 2.6
7th August 2013
Clause 3
7th August 2013
Sub-clause 6.2 & 6.3
th
7 August 2013
28
th
August 2013
27th April 2015
Appendix 1 & 3
Added 3.2.1c
All
Amendment Description
Central Zones boundaries
clarified.
Speed restriction introduced
for railway crossings.
Specified requirements for
LED wig wag lights.
Provided for 26 metre long
vehicle combinations.
Updated bridge lists.
Oversize signs in relation to
loads with overhang
Amended document to
reference new legislation.
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Operating Conditions - Main Roads Western Australia

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