In Western Australia operators of certain types of heavy vehicles must become accredited under the Western Australian Accreditation Process in order to obtain a Permit from Main Roads to operate under the Notice.
Western Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation is mandatory for individuals and organisations which:
- Operates B-Double or Road Train Configurations; or
- Operates Truck & Trailer combinations over 42.5 tonnes gross mass; or
- Requires more than four single trips (oversize or overmass) per calendar year; or
- Operates under concessional loading scheme; or
- Requires an annual Permit or Notice; or
- Operates a RAV exceeding a width of 2.5 metres; or
- Operates a RAV exceeding a height of 4.3 metres; or
- Operates a RAV exceeding a length of 19 metres; and
- Operators who perform transport tasks for hire or reward
Who is Exempt?
- What classification of vehicle is exempt from accreditation requirements in WA?
- Buses;
- Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV);
- Agricultural Equipment;
- Vehicles that have a gross mass (GVM) of eight tonnes or less;
- Recreational Boat Trailers
To achieve Accreditation operators must implement a Vehicle Maintenance Management Plan, Fatigue Management Plan and Dimension & Loading Plan within their organisation. External auditors then audit the modules to ensure that they meet the required standard and the Audit Report is sent to Main Roads for approval.
For more information on how to set up your HVA Accreditation click here
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