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Restricted Access Vehicles 
Truck, Trailer Combinations 
Operating 
Conditions 
Version November 2012
CONTENTS 
QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 3 
DEFINITIONS 4 
SECTION ONE 6 
1. Vehicles to which the Notice or Permit Applies .................................................................................................................... 6 
2. Licensing Authority Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................... 6 
3. Compulsory WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation...................................................................................................................... 7 
4. Amendments to Period Permit Operating Conditions ........................................................................................................... 7 
5. Minimum Axle Spacing Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 7 
6. Speed Restriction ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 
7. Approved Roads .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 
8. Height Approval ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 
9. Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 
SECTION TWO 
RAV CATEGORY 1 
A. RAV Category 1 — Truck – Over-height ............................................................................................................................ 10 
B. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing Pig Trailer - 20 m, 45.5 t ................................................................................................ 11 
C. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 20 m, 50 t .............................................................................................. 12 
D. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer - 20 m ........................................................................................... 13 
RAV CATEGORY 2 
A. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a 6 axle Dog Trailer - 25m, 67.5 t .................................................................................. 14 
B. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer – 25 m........................................................................................... 15 
C. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 25m, 64.0 t ............................................................................................ 16 
RAV CATEGORY 7 
A. RAV Category 7 — Truck towing two 5 or 6 axle Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 107.5 t ............................................................... 17 
RAV CATEGORY 8 
A. RAV Category 8 — Single Steer Truck towing two Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 102.5 t ............................................................ 18 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 2 of 18
NOTES 
Mass (T) 
Maximum 
Height (m) 
() = see 
RAV Network VEHICLE DESCRIPTION AND CONFIGURATION CHART (RAV) – TRUCK, TRAILER COMBINATIONS EXAMPLES 
(C) TRUCK TOWING A DOG TRAILER 
(A) TRUCK TOWING A 6 AXLE DOG TRAILER 
(C) TRUCK TOWING A 2,3,4 OR 5 AXLE DOG TRAILER 
BLOCK BLOCK 
Network 
11 
Network 
77 
Network 
22 
Network 
88 
(A) TRUCK TOWING 2 X 5 OR 6 AXLE DOG TRAILERS 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
(A) TRUCK TOWING 2 DOG TRAILERS 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
Axle 
Spacing 
Table 
Length 
(m) 
(A) TRUCK LIVESTOCK OR VEHICLE CARRIER (B) TRUCK TOWING A PIG TRAILER 
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 
3 4 
1 2 
Truck, Trailer Combinations 
1 2 1 2 3 
(B) TRUCK TOWING 
A CAR CARRIER TRAILER 
Axle 
Groups 
Permitted Mass 
(A) A <12.5 27.5 ≤4.6 (4) 2 
(B) B ≤20 45.5 ≤4.6 (4) 3 
(C) B ≤20 50 ≤4.6 (4) 4 
(D) A ≤20 42.5 ≤4.6 (4) 3 
(A) A ≤25 67.5 ≤4.6 (4) 4 
(B) A ≤25 42.5 ≤4.6 (4) 3 
(C) B ≤25 64 .0 ≤4.6 (4) 4 
(A) A >27.5,≤36.5 107.5 ≤4.3 6 
(A) A >27.5,≤36.5 102.5 ≤4.3 6 
1 2 3 1 2 
3 4 
NOTES 
(D) TRUCK TOWING 
A CAR CARRIER TRAILER 
2012 
Heavy Vehicle Operations 
Example of Axle Groups 
1 
Example of Axle Group with An Optional Axle 
1 
2 3 
3 Optional Axle 
Category 
1 
Category 
2 
Category 
7 
Category 
8 
Heavy Vehicle Operations 
Tel: 138 HVO (138 486) 
Email: hvo@mainroads.wa.gov.au 
Website: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au 
1. Operators using a category of RAV outlined in this document must operate that RAV in accordance with the OPERATING 
CONDITIONS and only on the network specified. 
2. These diagrams are a visual indication of the vehicle only. 
3. Operators must refer to the OPERATING CONDITIONS for the full vehicle description. 
4. The height of the vehicle can exceed 4.3 m but MUST NOT exceed 4.6 m when it is: 
(i) built to carry livestock or; (ii) carrying a crate to carry livestock or; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck or; 
(iv) carrying a multi modal container or; (v) carrying a large indivisible item or; (vi) When operating with an appropriately 
licenced over height curtain side or pantechnicon trailer. 
5. Maximum height of Pig Trailer only.
DEFINITIONS 
The following are definitions for terms used in these Operating Conditions. Refer to the definitions in the 
Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002 for the meanings of any terms not defined in this 
section. If a definition in the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations conflicts with a definition in 
this section, the definition in this section prevails for the purpose of these Operating Conditions. 
Curfew: means a period when the movement of a RAV is not permitted. 
DoT: means Department of Transport 
Freight Container: for the purpose of vehicle combination #2 in Category 2, means a Multi Modal 
Container that is over12.19m (40’) in length and does not necessarily comply with AS 3711.1 
Licensing Authority: is a Government Authority responsible for the administration of the vehicle 
licensing provisions of the law of the relevant State, Territory or the Commonwealth. 
Livestock: cattle, sheep, pigs or horses. 
Local Government road: means a road that is under the responsibility of the Local Government of the 
district in which it is situated. 
Low Volume Road: a rural Local Government road as set out in the latest version of the “Guidelines for 
Assessing the Suitability of Routes for Restricted Access Vehicles”, published on the Main Roads 
website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. 
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. 
Multi-Modal Container: (also referred to as an inter-modal container) means a freight container as 
defined in Australian Standard 3711.1. 
Permit: means the Permit that is issued subject to these Operating Conditions, under the provisions of 
Part 4 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002, which these Operating Conditions form 
part of. 
Posted Speed Limit: means the speed limit indicated on the speed limit sign or in the absence of a 
speed limit sign in a built-up area, 50 kilometres per hour. 
Prime Mover: a motor vehicle built to tow a semi trailer, but does not include a prime mover fitted with a 
multibody or block for use as a block truck and does not include a Truck. 
Notice: means the Notice that is published in the Gazette subject to these Operating Conditions, under 
the provisions of Part 4 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002, which these Operating 
Conditions form part of. 
RAV: means a Restricted Access Vehicle to which these Operating Conditions apply. 
RAV Network: means one (1) of the ten (10) Restricted Access Vehicle Networks that lists Approved 
Roads for the relevant category of RAV, published and maintained electronically on Main Roads website 
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. 
Truck: a motor vehicle designed primarily for the carriage of goods directly upon it, and does not include 
a Prime Mover, unless the prime mover is fitted with a block weight for use as a Block Truck or a frame 
for carrying vehicles. 
Vehicle: in addition to the standard definition, includes a caravan and a boat while on a boat trailer. 
Vehicle Standards: the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 2002. 
Vehicle Standards Regulations: the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002. 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 4 of 18
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” or “Notices” section, whichever is applicable, 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 on 138 138. 
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SECTION ONE 
1. Vehicles to which the Notice or Permit Applies 
1.1 The RAV Notice or Permit applies to Complying Vehicles coupled together to form a combination 
described in Section Two. 
1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the Notice or Permit cannot be used in conjunction with another Notice 
or Permit. 
1.3 A Complying Vehicle is one that: 
(a) does not contain more than two (2) axles in the drive axle group of the truck; 
(b) does not contain more than three (3) axles on a converter dolly or semi trailer; and 
(c) does not include an over-length or extendable semi trailer, unless otherwise approved. 
1.4 Despite the above, a non complying vehicle may be operated under the Notice or Permit where: 
(a) the vehicle is issued with an approval letter for the extent of the non conformity by the 
Commissioner of Main Roads and the letter is carried in the vehicle with the permit; 
(b) the non complying vehicle is an over-length semi-trailer up to 14.63 m (48’) in length, provided: 
(i) the trailer complies with all dimension limits prescribed in the Vehicle Standards, other 
than the length measured from the king pin to the rear of the trailer, which may exceed the 
allowed 12.3 metres; and 
(ii) the trailer is only used as the rearmost trailer in a vehicle combination, however must not 
be used in a B-double combination; or 
(c) the non-complying vehicle is a trailer with a non-conforming rear tow coupling position that has 
a Licensing Authority Exemption mentioned in clause 2. 
Trailers complying with paragraph (b) are exempt from the provision of Vehicle Standards, 
Rule 62(1)(b) (maximum trailer length). 
Trailers complying with paragraph (d) are exempt from the provision of Vehicle Standards, 
Rule 66(1) (maximum vehicle height). 
Note: Vehicles approved for use in the Notice or Permit are not exempted from the Vehicle Standards 
Regulations, except where an exemption is specified in these Operating Conditions. 
2. Licensing Authority Exemptions 
Vehicles that are subject to a DoT exemption from Vehicle Standards 163(b) and 163(c), (non-conforming 
rear tow coupling position), or an exemption from a corresponding provision of the law of 
another jurisdiction via the relevant Licensing Authority, must comply with the following conditions in 
addition to any conditions imposed by the Licensing Authority exemption: 
(a) The rear coupling of a semi trailer may be more than 300mm forward of the rear of the trailer, 
provided the distance from the rearmost part of the trailer or load, to the king pin of the trailer 
attached immediately behind (if any), is not less than 2.7m; and 
(b) The drawbar type coupling or drawbar eye may be attached at a non-conforming height 
(measured when the vehicle is unladen), on the condition that the drawbar is level when the 
combination is parked on level ground. For this purpose, level means up to 100mm of height 
difference between the drawbar ends. 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 6 of 18
3. Compulsory WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation 
The operator or permit holder must hold a valid Accreditation Certificate issued under Regulation 23(2) 
of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002. 
4. Amendments to Period Permit Operating Conditions 
These Operating Conditions are subject to occasional amendments. If amendments are made, they will 
be published as an “HVO Update” on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au on the first working day of the month. 
Operators and drivers are required to ensure that they are operating vehicles on the public road network 
in accordance with current and up to date Operating Conditions. 
5. Minimum Axle Spacing Requirements 
5.1 A vehicle combination described in Section 2 must comply with the minimum axle spacing 
requirement in the following “Table A” or “Table B”, whichever is specified in the conditions for the 
particular vehicle combination. 
Table A to Clause 5 — Minimum axle spacings 
Item Adjacent axles or axle groups Minimum distance 
1. single axle to single axle 2.5 m 
2. single axle to tandem axle group 4.3 m 
3. single axle to tri-axle group 5.5 m 
4. tandem axle group to tandem axle group 6.8 m 
5. tandem axle group to tri-axle group 8.0 m 
6. tri-axle group to tri-axle group 9.2 m 
Table B to Clause 5 — Minimum axle spacings 
Item Adjacent axles or axle groups Minimum distance 
1. single axle to single axle 2.5 m 
2. single axle to tandem axle group 4.3 m 
3. single axle to tri-axle group 5.5 m 
4. tandem axle group to tandem axle group 5.6 m 
5. tandem axle group to tri-axle group 6.9 m 
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5.2 For the purposes of subclause 5.1: 
(a) the distance between two (2) adjacent single axles is the distance measured between the 
centres of the axles; and 
(b) the distance between two (2) adjacent axle groups is the distance measured between the 
centres of the outmost extreme axles of the two adjacent axle groups. 
How to measure axle spacings 
Note: “single axle” does not include a single steer axle; and “tandem axle group” does not include a 
twinsteer axle group. 
6. Speed Restriction 
A RAV must not be driven on a road at a speed that exceeds: 
(a) the maximum speed (if any) specified as a condition for the road in the applicable RAV 
Network Road Table; or 
(b) if no maximum speed is specified as a condition in relation to a Local Government road in the 
applicable RAV Network Road Table - the speed must not exceed 10 km/h lower than the 
posted speed limit for that road where that speed is greater than 60 km/h. 
7. Approved Roads 
7.1 A RAV must not be driven on any road that is not listed in the RAV Network specified for the 
particular vehicle category in Section 2. 
7.2 The RAV Networks are subject to periodic amendments, which include roads being added to the 
networks, roads being removed from the networks, or changes to conditions for particular roads on 
the networks. If amendments are made, they will be available on the following Wednesday as a 
RAV Network Addendum on the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. Operators 
and drivers are required to ensure they are operating vehicles in accordance with the current and 
up to date RAV Networks. 
7.3 RAV Networks 1 to 4 consists of some Low Volume roads that do not strictly comply with the 
assessment guidelines. These roads have been approved due to the low traffic volumes and are 
subject to the following additional conditions: 
(a) “Type A” Low Volume roads: 
● Current written approval from the Road Owner, endorsing use of the road, must be 
obtained, carried in the vehicle and produced upon request; 
● School bus curfews must be obeyed. Operators must contact the relevant schools 
directly for school bus timetables; 
● Headlights must be switched on at all times; 
● Operation only during daylight hours; 
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● No operation on unsealed road segment when visibly wet, without Road Owner’s 
approval; and 
● Direct radio contact must be maintained with other RAV’s to establish their position on or 
near the road (UHF channel 40). 
(b) “Type B” Low Volume roads: 
i. All conditions stipulated in subclause 7.3(a) for “Type A” Low Volume roads apply; and 
ii. For a single lane road, the road must not to be entered until the driver has established 
via radio contact that there is no other RAV on the road travelling in the oncoming 
direction, and 
iii. The RAV must not exceed a speed of 40 km/h. 
8. Height Approval 
8.1 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. 
8.2 Despite paragraph 9.1, a RAV may travel on a 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. 
Note 1: “Contact Details for Other Agency Approvals” are available on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au 
8.3 A vehicle must not be driven under a bridge unless there is sufficient clearance. It is an offence 
under the Road Traffic Code 2000 to drive past a “Clearance” or “Low Clearance” sign if the 
vehicle or load is higher than the height indicated on the sign. The following list is an example of 
low clearance bridges, however this is not an extensive list: 
Bridge Height 
Coode St, BAYSWATER (rail bridge) 3.8 m 
Graylands Rd, CLAREMONT (rail bridge) 4.0 m 
Guilford Rd, Mt LAWLEY (rail bridge) 4.2 m 
Maddington Rd, ORANGE GROVE (Tonkin Hwy bridge) 4.1 m 
Nicholson Rd, SUBIACO (rail bridge) 3.6 m 
Railway Pde, MAYLANDS (Seventh Ave bridge) 3.5 m 
Stirling Rd, CLAREMONT (rail bridge) 3.9 m 
Sutherland St, WEST PERTH (rail bridge) 3.8 m 
Whately Cres, MAYLANDS (Seventh Ave bridge) 3.3 m 
Burt St, KALGOORLIE (rail bridge) 3.9 m 
Victoria Hwy KUNUNURRA (gantry crane) 4.5 m 
9. Diagrams 
A diagram in an item in Section Two is an example of a vehicle of a kind to which the clause applies, 
however the diagram may not represent all such vehicles and does not represent the dimensions of such 
a vehicle. 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 9 of 18
SECTION TWO 
RAV Category 1 
A. RAV Category 1 — Truck – Over-height 
Vehicle 
1.1 This item applies to a vehicle that: 
(a) is a truck with a single steer or twin steer axle group; and 
(b) has two (2) axle groups 
Conditions 
1.2 This vehicle may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) where the truck is: 
(i) built to carry livestock; 
(ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; 
(iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or 
(iv) carrying a multi modal container 
the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. 
Network 
1.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road 
listed in RAV Network 1; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
1.4 This vehicle is exempt from the following provisions: 
(a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height). 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 10 of 18
B. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing Pig Trailer - 20 m, 45.5 t 
Vehicle 
2.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group towing a pig trailer that does 
not exceed 4.3m in height with one (1), two (2) or three (3) axles; and 
(b) has three (3) axle groups 
Conditions 
2.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; 
(b) it does not exceed 20m in length; 
(c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: 
(i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in the 
Vehicle Standards Regulations; and 
(ii) 45.5 t; 
(d) where the truck is: 
(i) built to carry livestock; 
(ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; 
(iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or 
(iv) carrying a multi modal container; 
the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. 
Network 
2.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road 
listed in RAV Network 1; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
2.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from: 
(a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); 
(b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor 
vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); 
(c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of 
combination); and 
(d) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 11 of 18
C. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 20 m, 50 t 
Vehicle 
3.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group towing a dog trailer, where the 
dog trailer has no more than five (5) axles, and the axle group of the converter dolly or fixed 
dolly does not include more than two (2) axles; and 
(b) has four (4) axle groups 
Conditions 
3.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table B of Clause 5; 
(b) it does not exceed 20m in length; and 
(c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: 
(i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in the 
Vehicle Standards Regulations; and 
(ii) 50 t; 
(d) where the truck or semi trailer is: 
(i) built to carry livestock; 
(ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; 
(iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or 
(iv) carrying a multi modal container; 
the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. 
Network 
3.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road 
listed in RAV Network 1; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
3.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from the following provisions: 
(a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); 
(b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor 
vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); 
(c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of 
combination); 
(d) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(2) (maximum loaded mass of 
trailer), on the condition that the ratio of the loaded mass of the truck to the loaded mass of 
the trailer is not less than 1:1.62 and 
(e) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). 
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D. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer - 20 m 
Vehicle 
4.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or twin steer axle group towing a trailer with one (1), 
two (2) or three (3) axles near the rear of the trailer and connected to the towing vehicle by a 
draw bar or turntable; 
(b) is designed to carry vehicles on more than one (1) deck; and 
(c) has three (3) axle groups 
Conditions 
4.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; 
(b) it does not exceed 20m in length. 
Network 
4.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road 
listed in RAV Network 1; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
4.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standards Regulations. 
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RAV Category 2 
A. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a 6 axle Dog Trailer - 25m, 67.5 t 
Vehicle 
5.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group and a tandem drive axle 
group towing a six (6) axle dog trailer. 
(b) has a total of four (4) axle groups; and 
(c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or 
modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of 
mass. 
Conditions 
5.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; 
(b) it does not exceed 25m in length; 
(c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: 
(i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in 
the Vehicle Standards Regulations; and 
(ii) 67.5 t; 
(d) where the truck or semi trailer is: 
(i) built to carry livestock; 
(ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; 
(iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or 
(iv) carrying a multi modal container 
the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. 
Network 
5.3 (a) The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV 
Network 2, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
5.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from the following provisions: 
(a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); 
(b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor 
vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); 
(c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of 
combination); 
(d) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(2) (maximum loaded mass of 
trailer), on the condition that the ratio of the loaded mass of the truck to the loaded mass of 
the trailer is not less than 1:1.78 and 
(e) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). 
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B. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer – 25 m 
Vehicle 
6.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or twin steer axle group towing a trailer with one (1), 
two (2) or three (3) axles near the rear of the trailer and connected to the towing vehicle by a 
draw bar or turntable; 
(b) is designed to carry vehicles on more than one (1) deck; and 
(c) has three (3) axle groups 
Conditions 
6.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that it 
complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5. 
Network 
6.3 (a) The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV 
Network 2, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
6.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standards Regulations. 
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C. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 25m, 64.0 t 
Vehicle 
7.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group towing a dog trailer, where the 
dog trailer has two (2) to five (5) axles; 
(b) has a total of four (4) axle groups; and 
(c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or 
modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of 
mass. 
Conditions 
7.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table B of Clause 5; 
(b) it does not exceed 25m in length; 
(c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: 
(i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in 
the Vehicle Standards regulations; and 
(ii) 64.0 t; 
(d) where the truck or semi trailer is: 
(i) built to carry livestock; 
(ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; 
(iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or 
(iv) carrying a multi modal container 
the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. 
Network 
7.3 (a) The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV 
Network 2, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables; 
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven 
on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street 
Perth. 
Exemptions 
7.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from the following provisions: 
(a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); 
(b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor 
vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); 
(c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of 
combination); 
(d) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(2) (maximum loaded mass of 
trailer), on the condition that the ratio of the loaded mass of the truck to the loaded mass of 
the trailer is not less than 1:1.78 and 
(e) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 16 of 18
RAV category 7 
A. RAV Category 7 — Truck towing two 5 or 6 axle Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 107.5 t 
Vehicle 
8.1 This item applies to a combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer and tandem axle drive group truck towing 
two (2) consecutive dog trailers each having a total of five (5) or six (6) axles including two 
(2) or three (3) axles on the converter dolly or fixed dolly; 
(b) has a total of six (6) axle groups; and 
(c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or 
modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of 
mass. 
Conditions 
8.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; 
(b) it is more than 27.5m long but not more than 36.5m long; 
(c) it does not exceed 4.3 metres in height. 
Network 
8.3 The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 
7, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables. 
Exemptions 
8.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standard Regulations. 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 17 of 18
RAV Category 8 
A. RAV Category 8 — Single Steer Truck towing two Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 102.5 t 
Vehicle 
9.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: 
(a) consists of a truck with a single steer and tandem axle drive group towing two (2) 
consecutive dog trailers each having from two (2) to six (6) axles; 
(b) has a total of six (6) axle groups; and 
(c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or 
modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of 
mass. 
Conditions 
9.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: 
(a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; 
(b) it is more than 27.5m long but not more than 36.5m long; 
(c) it does not exceed 4.3 metres in height. 
Network 
9.3 The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 
8, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables. 
Exemptions 
9.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standard Regulations. 
File Ref: D12#365480 Page 18 of 18

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Operating Conditions for Rigid Truck & Trailers

  • 1. Restricted Access Vehicles Truck, Trailer Combinations Operating Conditions Version November 2012
  • 2. CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 3 DEFINITIONS 4 SECTION ONE 6 1. Vehicles to which the Notice or Permit Applies .................................................................................................................... 6 2. Licensing Authority Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................... 6 3. Compulsory WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation...................................................................................................................... 7 4. Amendments to Period Permit Operating Conditions ........................................................................................................... 7 5. Minimum Axle Spacing Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 7 6. Speed Restriction ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 7. Approved Roads .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 8. Height Approval ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 9. Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 SECTION TWO RAV CATEGORY 1 A. RAV Category 1 — Truck – Over-height ............................................................................................................................ 10 B. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing Pig Trailer - 20 m, 45.5 t ................................................................................................ 11 C. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 20 m, 50 t .............................................................................................. 12 D. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer - 20 m ........................................................................................... 13 RAV CATEGORY 2 A. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a 6 axle Dog Trailer - 25m, 67.5 t .................................................................................. 14 B. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer – 25 m........................................................................................... 15 C. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 25m, 64.0 t ............................................................................................ 16 RAV CATEGORY 7 A. RAV Category 7 — Truck towing two 5 or 6 axle Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 107.5 t ............................................................... 17 RAV CATEGORY 8 A. RAV Category 8 — Single Steer Truck towing two Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 102.5 t ............................................................ 18 File Ref: D12#365480 Page 2 of 18
  • 3. NOTES Mass (T) Maximum Height (m) () = see RAV Network VEHICLE DESCRIPTION AND CONFIGURATION CHART (RAV) – TRUCK, TRAILER COMBINATIONS EXAMPLES (C) TRUCK TOWING A DOG TRAILER (A) TRUCK TOWING A 6 AXLE DOG TRAILER (C) TRUCK TOWING A 2,3,4 OR 5 AXLE DOG TRAILER BLOCK BLOCK Network 11 Network 77 Network 22 Network 88 (A) TRUCK TOWING 2 X 5 OR 6 AXLE DOG TRAILERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (A) TRUCK TOWING 2 DOG TRAILERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Axle Spacing Table Length (m) (A) TRUCK LIVESTOCK OR VEHICLE CARRIER (B) TRUCK TOWING A PIG TRAILER 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 3 4 1 2 Truck, Trailer Combinations 1 2 1 2 3 (B) TRUCK TOWING A CAR CARRIER TRAILER Axle Groups Permitted Mass (A) A <12.5 27.5 ≤4.6 (4) 2 (B) B ≤20 45.5 ≤4.6 (4) 3 (C) B ≤20 50 ≤4.6 (4) 4 (D) A ≤20 42.5 ≤4.6 (4) 3 (A) A ≤25 67.5 ≤4.6 (4) 4 (B) A ≤25 42.5 ≤4.6 (4) 3 (C) B ≤25 64 .0 ≤4.6 (4) 4 (A) A >27.5,≤36.5 107.5 ≤4.3 6 (A) A >27.5,≤36.5 102.5 ≤4.3 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 NOTES (D) TRUCK TOWING A CAR CARRIER TRAILER 2012 Heavy Vehicle Operations Example of Axle Groups 1 Example of Axle Group with An Optional Axle 1 2 3 3 Optional Axle Category 1 Category 2 Category 7 Category 8 Heavy Vehicle Operations Tel: 138 HVO (138 486) Email: hvo@mainroads.wa.gov.au Website: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au 1. Operators using a category of RAV outlined in this document must operate that RAV in accordance with the OPERATING CONDITIONS and only on the network specified. 2. These diagrams are a visual indication of the vehicle only. 3. Operators must refer to the OPERATING CONDITIONS for the full vehicle description. 4. The height of the vehicle can exceed 4.3 m but MUST NOT exceed 4.6 m when it is: (i) built to carry livestock or; (ii) carrying a crate to carry livestock or; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck or; (iv) carrying a multi modal container or; (v) carrying a large indivisible item or; (vi) When operating with an appropriately licenced over height curtain side or pantechnicon trailer. 5. Maximum height of Pig Trailer only.
  • 4. DEFINITIONS The following are definitions for terms used in these Operating Conditions. Refer to the definitions in the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002 for the meanings of any terms not defined in this section. If a definition in the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations conflicts with a definition in this section, the definition in this section prevails for the purpose of these Operating Conditions. Curfew: means a period when the movement of a RAV is not permitted. DoT: means Department of Transport Freight Container: for the purpose of vehicle combination #2 in Category 2, means a Multi Modal Container that is over12.19m (40’) in length and does not necessarily comply with AS 3711.1 Licensing Authority: is a Government Authority responsible for the administration of the vehicle licensing provisions of the law of the relevant State, Territory or the Commonwealth. Livestock: cattle, sheep, pigs or horses. Local Government road: means a road that is under the responsibility of the Local Government of the district in which it is situated. Low Volume Road: a rural Local Government road as set out in the latest version of the “Guidelines for Assessing the Suitability of Routes for Restricted Access Vehicles”, published on the Main Roads website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. 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. Multi-Modal Container: (also referred to as an inter-modal container) means a freight container as defined in Australian Standard 3711.1. Permit: means the Permit that is issued subject to these Operating Conditions, under the provisions of Part 4 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002, which these Operating Conditions form part of. Posted Speed Limit: means the speed limit indicated on the speed limit sign or in the absence of a speed limit sign in a built-up area, 50 kilometres per hour. Prime Mover: a motor vehicle built to tow a semi trailer, but does not include a prime mover fitted with a multibody or block for use as a block truck and does not include a Truck. Notice: means the Notice that is published in the Gazette subject to these Operating Conditions, under the provisions of Part 4 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002, which these Operating Conditions form part of. RAV: means a Restricted Access Vehicle to which these Operating Conditions apply. RAV Network: means one (1) of the ten (10) Restricted Access Vehicle Networks that lists Approved Roads for the relevant category of RAV, published and maintained electronically on Main Roads website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. Truck: a motor vehicle designed primarily for the carriage of goods directly upon it, and does not include a Prime Mover, unless the prime mover is fitted with a block weight for use as a Block Truck or a frame for carrying vehicles. Vehicle: in addition to the standard definition, includes a caravan and a boat while on a boat trailer. Vehicle Standards: the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 2002. Vehicle Standards Regulations: the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 4 of 18
  • 5. 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” or “Notices” section, whichever is applicable, 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 on 138 138. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 5 of 18
  • 6. SECTION ONE 1. Vehicles to which the Notice or Permit Applies 1.1 The RAV Notice or Permit applies to Complying Vehicles coupled together to form a combination described in Section Two. 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the Notice or Permit cannot be used in conjunction with another Notice or Permit. 1.3 A Complying Vehicle is one that: (a) does not contain more than two (2) axles in the drive axle group of the truck; (b) does not contain more than three (3) axles on a converter dolly or semi trailer; and (c) does not include an over-length or extendable semi trailer, unless otherwise approved. 1.4 Despite the above, a non complying vehicle may be operated under the Notice or Permit where: (a) the vehicle is issued with an approval letter for the extent of the non conformity by the Commissioner of Main Roads and the letter is carried in the vehicle with the permit; (b) the non complying vehicle is an over-length semi-trailer up to 14.63 m (48’) in length, provided: (i) the trailer complies with all dimension limits prescribed in the Vehicle Standards, other than the length measured from the king pin to the rear of the trailer, which may exceed the allowed 12.3 metres; and (ii) the trailer is only used as the rearmost trailer in a vehicle combination, however must not be used in a B-double combination; or (c) the non-complying vehicle is a trailer with a non-conforming rear tow coupling position that has a Licensing Authority Exemption mentioned in clause 2. Trailers complying with paragraph (b) are exempt from the provision of Vehicle Standards, Rule 62(1)(b) (maximum trailer length). Trailers complying with paragraph (d) are exempt from the provision of Vehicle Standards, Rule 66(1) (maximum vehicle height). Note: Vehicles approved for use in the Notice or Permit are not exempted from the Vehicle Standards Regulations, except where an exemption is specified in these Operating Conditions. 2. Licensing Authority Exemptions Vehicles that are subject to a DoT exemption from Vehicle Standards 163(b) and 163(c), (non-conforming rear tow coupling position), or an exemption from a corresponding provision of the law of another jurisdiction via the relevant Licensing Authority, must comply with the following conditions in addition to any conditions imposed by the Licensing Authority exemption: (a) The rear coupling of a semi trailer may be more than 300mm forward of the rear of the trailer, provided the distance from the rearmost part of the trailer or load, to the king pin of the trailer attached immediately behind (if any), is not less than 2.7m; and (b) The drawbar type coupling or drawbar eye may be attached at a non-conforming height (measured when the vehicle is unladen), on the condition that the drawbar is level when the combination is parked on level ground. For this purpose, level means up to 100mm of height difference between the drawbar ends. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 6 of 18
  • 7. 3. Compulsory WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation The operator or permit holder must hold a valid Accreditation Certificate issued under Regulation 23(2) of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002. 4. Amendments to Period Permit Operating Conditions These Operating Conditions are subject to occasional amendments. If amendments are made, they will be published as an “HVO Update” on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au on the first working day of the month. Operators and drivers are required to ensure that they are operating vehicles on the public road network in accordance with current and up to date Operating Conditions. 5. Minimum Axle Spacing Requirements 5.1 A vehicle combination described in Section 2 must comply with the minimum axle spacing requirement in the following “Table A” or “Table B”, whichever is specified in the conditions for the particular vehicle combination. Table A to Clause 5 — Minimum axle spacings Item Adjacent axles or axle groups Minimum distance 1. single axle to single axle 2.5 m 2. single axle to tandem axle group 4.3 m 3. single axle to tri-axle group 5.5 m 4. tandem axle group to tandem axle group 6.8 m 5. tandem axle group to tri-axle group 8.0 m 6. tri-axle group to tri-axle group 9.2 m Table B to Clause 5 — Minimum axle spacings Item Adjacent axles or axle groups Minimum distance 1. single axle to single axle 2.5 m 2. single axle to tandem axle group 4.3 m 3. single axle to tri-axle group 5.5 m 4. tandem axle group to tandem axle group 5.6 m 5. tandem axle group to tri-axle group 6.9 m File Ref: D12#365480 Page 7 of 18
  • 8. 5.2 For the purposes of subclause 5.1: (a) the distance between two (2) adjacent single axles is the distance measured between the centres of the axles; and (b) the distance between two (2) adjacent axle groups is the distance measured between the centres of the outmost extreme axles of the two adjacent axle groups. How to measure axle spacings Note: “single axle” does not include a single steer axle; and “tandem axle group” does not include a twinsteer axle group. 6. Speed Restriction A RAV must not be driven on a road at a speed that exceeds: (a) the maximum speed (if any) specified as a condition for the road in the applicable RAV Network Road Table; or (b) if no maximum speed is specified as a condition in relation to a Local Government road in the applicable RAV Network Road Table - the speed must not exceed 10 km/h lower than the posted speed limit for that road where that speed is greater than 60 km/h. 7. Approved Roads 7.1 A RAV must not be driven on any road that is not listed in the RAV Network specified for the particular vehicle category in Section 2. 7.2 The RAV Networks are subject to periodic amendments, which include roads being added to the networks, roads being removed from the networks, or changes to conditions for particular roads on the networks. If amendments are made, they will be available on the following Wednesday as a RAV Network Addendum on the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. Operators and drivers are required to ensure they are operating vehicles in accordance with the current and up to date RAV Networks. 7.3 RAV Networks 1 to 4 consists of some Low Volume roads that do not strictly comply with the assessment guidelines. These roads have been approved due to the low traffic volumes and are subject to the following additional conditions: (a) “Type A” Low Volume roads: ● Current written approval from the Road Owner, endorsing use of the road, must be obtained, carried in the vehicle and produced upon request; ● School bus curfews must be obeyed. Operators must contact the relevant schools directly for school bus timetables; ● Headlights must be switched on at all times; ● Operation only during daylight hours; File Ref: D12#365480 Page 8 of 18
  • 9. ● No operation on unsealed road segment when visibly wet, without Road Owner’s approval; and ● Direct radio contact must be maintained with other RAV’s to establish their position on or near the road (UHF channel 40). (b) “Type B” Low Volume roads: i. All conditions stipulated in subclause 7.3(a) for “Type A” Low Volume roads apply; and ii. For a single lane road, the road must not to be entered until the driver has established via radio contact that there is no other RAV on the road travelling in the oncoming direction, and iii. The RAV must not exceed a speed of 40 km/h. 8. Height Approval 8.1 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. 8.2 Despite paragraph 9.1, a RAV may travel on a 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. Note 1: “Contact Details for Other Agency Approvals” are available on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au 8.3 A vehicle must not be driven under a bridge unless there is sufficient clearance. It is an offence under the Road Traffic Code 2000 to drive past a “Clearance” or “Low Clearance” sign if the vehicle or load is higher than the height indicated on the sign. The following list is an example of low clearance bridges, however this is not an extensive list: Bridge Height Coode St, BAYSWATER (rail bridge) 3.8 m Graylands Rd, CLAREMONT (rail bridge) 4.0 m Guilford Rd, Mt LAWLEY (rail bridge) 4.2 m Maddington Rd, ORANGE GROVE (Tonkin Hwy bridge) 4.1 m Nicholson Rd, SUBIACO (rail bridge) 3.6 m Railway Pde, MAYLANDS (Seventh Ave bridge) 3.5 m Stirling Rd, CLAREMONT (rail bridge) 3.9 m Sutherland St, WEST PERTH (rail bridge) 3.8 m Whately Cres, MAYLANDS (Seventh Ave bridge) 3.3 m Burt St, KALGOORLIE (rail bridge) 3.9 m Victoria Hwy KUNUNURRA (gantry crane) 4.5 m 9. Diagrams A diagram in an item in Section Two is an example of a vehicle of a kind to which the clause applies, however the diagram may not represent all such vehicles and does not represent the dimensions of such a vehicle. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 9 of 18
  • 10. SECTION TWO RAV Category 1 A. RAV Category 1 — Truck – Over-height Vehicle 1.1 This item applies to a vehicle that: (a) is a truck with a single steer or twin steer axle group; and (b) has two (2) axle groups Conditions 1.2 This vehicle may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) where the truck is: (i) built to carry livestock; (ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or (iv) carrying a multi modal container the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. Network 1.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road listed in RAV Network 1; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 1.4 This vehicle is exempt from the following provisions: (a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height). File Ref: D12#365480 Page 10 of 18
  • 11. B. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing Pig Trailer - 20 m, 45.5 t Vehicle 2.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group towing a pig trailer that does not exceed 4.3m in height with one (1), two (2) or three (3) axles; and (b) has three (3) axle groups Conditions 2.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; (b) it does not exceed 20m in length; (c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: (i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in the Vehicle Standards Regulations; and (ii) 45.5 t; (d) where the truck is: (i) built to carry livestock; (ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or (iv) carrying a multi modal container; the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. Network 2.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road listed in RAV Network 1; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 2.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from: (a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); (b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); (c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of combination); and (d) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). File Ref: D12#365480 Page 11 of 18
  • 12. C. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 20 m, 50 t Vehicle 3.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group towing a dog trailer, where the dog trailer has no more than five (5) axles, and the axle group of the converter dolly or fixed dolly does not include more than two (2) axles; and (b) has four (4) axle groups Conditions 3.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table B of Clause 5; (b) it does not exceed 20m in length; and (c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: (i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in the Vehicle Standards Regulations; and (ii) 50 t; (d) where the truck or semi trailer is: (i) built to carry livestock; (ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or (iv) carrying a multi modal container; the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. Network 3.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road listed in RAV Network 1; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 3.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from the following provisions: (a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); (b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); (c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of combination); (d) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(2) (maximum loaded mass of trailer), on the condition that the ratio of the loaded mass of the truck to the loaded mass of the trailer is not less than 1:1.62 and (e) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). File Ref: D12#365480 Page 12 of 18
  • 13. D. RAV Category 1 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer - 20 m Vehicle 4.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or twin steer axle group towing a trailer with one (1), two (2) or three (3) axles near the rear of the trailer and connected to the towing vehicle by a draw bar or turntable; (b) is designed to carry vehicles on more than one (1) deck; and (c) has three (3) axle groups Conditions 4.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; (b) it does not exceed 20m in length. Network 4.3 (a) Vehicle combinations up to 4.3 m in height may be driven on any road, other than a road listed in RAV Network 1; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 4.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standards Regulations. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 13 of 18
  • 14. RAV Category 2 A. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a 6 axle Dog Trailer - 25m, 67.5 t Vehicle 5.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group and a tandem drive axle group towing a six (6) axle dog trailer. (b) has a total of four (4) axle groups; and (c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of mass. Conditions 5.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; (b) it does not exceed 25m in length; (c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: (i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in the Vehicle Standards Regulations; and (ii) 67.5 t; (d) where the truck or semi trailer is: (i) built to carry livestock; (ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or (iv) carrying a multi modal container the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. Network 5.3 (a) The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 2, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 5.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from the following provisions: (a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); (b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); (c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of combination); (d) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(2) (maximum loaded mass of trailer), on the condition that the ratio of the loaded mass of the truck to the loaded mass of the trailer is not less than 1:1.78 and (e) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). File Ref: D12#365480 Page 14 of 18
  • 15. B. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Car Carrier Trailer – 25 m Vehicle 6.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or twin steer axle group towing a trailer with one (1), two (2) or three (3) axles near the rear of the trailer and connected to the towing vehicle by a draw bar or turntable; (b) is designed to carry vehicles on more than one (1) deck; and (c) has three (3) axle groups Conditions 6.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5. Network 6.3 (a) The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 2, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 6.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standards Regulations. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 15 of 18
  • 16. C. RAV Category 2 — Truck towing a Dog Trailer - 25m, 64.0 t Vehicle 7.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer axle group towing a dog trailer, where the dog trailer has two (2) to five (5) axles; (b) has a total of four (4) axle groups; and (c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of mass. Conditions 7.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table B of Clause 5; (b) it does not exceed 25m in length; (c) it does not have a loaded mass exceeding the lesser of: (i) The sum of the allowed mass limits of all axle groups and single axles as provided in the Vehicle Standards regulations; and (ii) 64.0 t; (d) where the truck or semi trailer is: (i) built to carry livestock; (ii) carrying a crate built to carry livestock; (iii) carrying vehicles on more than one deck; or (iv) carrying a multi modal container the height may exceed 4.3 m, however must not exceed 4.6 m. Network 7.3 (a) The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 2, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables; (b) In addition to paragraph (a), vehicle combinations above 4.3 m in height must not be driven on the section of Kwinana and Mitchell Freeway between Leach Highway and Powis Street Perth. Exemptions 7.4 The vehicle combination is exempt from the following provisions: (a) Vehicle Standards Rule 66(1) (maximum height); (b) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 3(1), except for the motor vehicle (mass limits relating to axle spacing); (c) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(1) (maximum loaded mass of combination); (d) Vehicle Standards Regulations Schedule 1 Division 1 Clause 4(2) (maximum loaded mass of trailer), on the condition that the ratio of the loaded mass of the truck to the loaded mass of the trailer is not less than 1:1.78 and (e) Vehicle Standards Rule 63(1)(d) (maximum length of combination). File Ref: D12#365480 Page 16 of 18
  • 17. RAV category 7 A. RAV Category 7 — Truck towing two 5 or 6 axle Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 107.5 t Vehicle 8.1 This item applies to a combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer or a twinsteer and tandem axle drive group truck towing two (2) consecutive dog trailers each having a total of five (5) or six (6) axles including two (2) or three (3) axles on the converter dolly or fixed dolly; (b) has a total of six (6) axle groups; and (c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of mass. Conditions 8.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; (b) it is more than 27.5m long but not more than 36.5m long; (c) it does not exceed 4.3 metres in height. Network 8.3 The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 7, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables. Exemptions 8.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standard Regulations. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 17 of 18
  • 18. RAV Category 8 A. RAV Category 8 — Single Steer Truck towing two Dog Trailers – 36.5 m, 102.5 t Vehicle 9.1 This item applies to a vehicle combination that: (a) consists of a truck with a single steer and tandem axle drive group towing two (2) consecutive dog trailers each having from two (2) to six (6) axles; (b) has a total of six (6) axle groups; and (c) where the motor vehicle is a block truck (modified prime mover), it must be constructed or modified with a fixed weight mounted such that the drive group supports not less than 14 t of mass. Conditions 9.2 This vehicle combination may operate on the “RAV Network” prescribed below, provided that: (a) it complies with the minimum axle spacing requirements specified in Table A of Clause 5; (b) it is more than 27.5m long but not more than 36.5m long; (c) it does not exceed 4.3 metres in height. Network 9.3 The vehicle combination must not be driven on any road except a road specified in RAV Network 8, subject to the conditions (if any) specified in the Road Tables. Exemptions 9.4 This vehicle combination is not exempt from any provisions of the Vehicle Standard Regulations. File Ref: D12#365480 Page 18 of 18