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Agricultural vehicles - access in NSW
There are multiple access arrangements for different classes of vehicle; generally the bigger and/or heavier the vehicle, the greater the safety risk and the more restricted the access. This is outlined in the Agricultural vehicles – access in NSW fact sheet.
Chain of Responsibility
The use of heavy vehicles brings with it obligations on all parties in the chain of responsibility to ensure safe and compliant transport on NSW roads.
Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) chain of responsibility obligations apply in relation to fatigue management, speeding compliance, mass, dimension and loading for heavy vehicles.
The following series of fact sheets aims to assist you to identify specific chain of responsibility obligations and develop measures to ensure you are taking reasonable steps to meet your obligations.
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Chain of responsibility
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Chain of Responsibility - Fatigue Management
Drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles, with some exceptions, are subject to prescribed work and rest times. The overarching obligation on the driver and all CoR parties |
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Chain of Responsibility - Operator case studies
Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) (HVNL) chain of responsibility (CoR) requirements apply in relation to mass, dimension, loading, fatigue management and speeding compliance. |
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Chain of Responsibility and Infrastructure Projects
The use of heavy vehicles brings with it obligations on all parties in the chain of responsibility to ensure their safe and compliant operation on NSW roads. |
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Loading Requirements and the Chain of Responsibility
Loads carried on or in a heavy vehicle must be properly restrained so that they will not fall or be dislodged or make the vehicle unstable or unsafe. |
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Mass Limits and the Chain of Responsibility
Compliance with prescribed mass limits is a critical issue for road safety & asset protection. Total mass limits & axle masses are prescribed by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) |
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Dimension Requirements and the Chain of Responsibility
Dimension requirements for heavy vehicles are set out in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and the National Regulation. Compliance with dimension requirements is a critical road safety |
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Heavy vehicle operational requirements
There are many regulations that apply to the operation of heavy vehicles.
The following fact sheet aims to assist you to understand your obligations in relation to roadworthiness, vehicle standards, vehicle registration and driver licensing.
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Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness, Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing
Ensuring that the vehicles in your fleet are roadworthy, well-maintained and safe for use on the road is not just a legal requirement it also makes business sense. |
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