This project identified that there is a need to increase the mass limits that apply to three-axle buses and assessed the potential implications.
Background
In November 2018, transport ministers approved a gross mass limit increase for three-axle buses from 20 tonnes to 22 tonnes.
The increase takes effect on 10 December 2019 following approval of legislative amendments (Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation) on 2 August 2019.
To be eligible for this increase, there are additional safety requirements to be met, which are set out in the NTC Decision Regulation Impact Statement.
Publications
Previous consultation
NTC Discussion Paper - Mass limits for three axle buses
Published on
14 Jun 2018
Closed on
23 Jul 2018