PBS & HPFV Combinations

View the Performance Based Standards (PBS) Level 1 network map (External link)

View the Performance Based Standards (PBS) Level 2A network map (External link)

Victoria’s Class 2 approved Performance Based Standards (PBS) Level 2 network map. This map applies to PBS Level 2A compliant 3 or 4 axle rigid trucks towing a 3, 4 and 5 axle dog trailer operating under the National Class 2 PBS Level 1 & 2A Truck and Dog Trailer Authorisation Notice 2016 (No. 1)[PDF] (External link) (PDF). The map also applies to all other PBS Level 2A compliant combinations that are not eligible under the gazette notice, including 3 or 4 axle rigid trucks towing a 6 axle dog trailer.

Roads shown as approved (green) or approved with conditions (orange) are pre-approved for annual permit access, as are signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a pre-approved road, provided it is marked with detour signage. Roads not shown as green or orange, with the exception of signed detours, require road manager approval for access by permit.  

View the Performance Based Standards (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) map network (External link)

Victoria's Class 2 approved Performance Base Standards (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) network map.

This network is pre-approved. Unlike gazetted networks, where permits are not a requirement for travel on roads mapped approved (green) or conditionally-approved (orange), an NHVR-issued Class 2 PBS permit and a PBS Vehicle Approval are both required to operate vehicles on this network. The permit must indicate that access has been granted to this pre-approved network. Both the Class 2 PBS Permit and PBS Vehicle Approval must also be available to be presented upon request.

This map applies to all PBS Level 2 compliant vehicles up to 30 metres long operating under permit including A - doubles.

Roads shown as approved (green) or conditionally approved (orange) are pre-approved for annual permit access, as are signed detours. This map is deemed to include any detour around a road closure on a pre-approved road, provided it is marked with detour signage. Roads not shown as green or orange, with the exception of signed detours, require road manager approval for access by permit.

Note: Operators must comply with mass and height clearance restrictions as indicated by symbols (red dots for mass and orange diamonds for height). Restricted rail crossings (red crossing symbols) must not be crossed.

To legally access conditionally approved (orange) roads with orange rail crossing symbols operators are required to seek approval from the DEDJTR Over Dimension Load Team by calling (03) 8392 7720 or 0417 054 626 or emailing [email protected]

Find out more about the VicRoads policy: Victoria’s HPFV networks information sheet – see relevant information for (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) operating conditions [PDF 1.7Mb]

In 2013, VicRoads published Moving More With Less [PDF 4.7 Mb]. This policy document set the standards and operating conditions for HPFV combinations operating at up to 68.5 tonnes and up to 30 metres long. 

View the Quad-Tri and Quad-Quad HPFV Map (External link)  

Victoria's Class 2 Quad-Tri and Quad-Quad B-Double High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) network shows approved roads for longer B-Doubles operating at weights between 68.5 tonne and 77.5 tonne. 

This network is pre-approved. Unlike gazetted networks, where permits are not a requirement for travel on roads mapped approved (green) or conditionally-approved (orange), an NHVR-issued Class 2 PBS permit and a PBS Vehicle Approval are both required to operate vehicles on this network. The permit must indicate that access has been granted to this pre-approved network. Both the Class 2 PBS Permit and PBS Vehicle Approval must also be available to be presented upon request.

The 73 tonne Quad-Tri and 77.5 tonne Quad-Quad B-Double network shows roads mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple).

Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 68.5 tonne. Conditionally approved bridges (orange dot) can only be crossed by combinations operating at the allowed weight as described in the map.

Height restricted structures (orange diamond) must not be crossed.

The funded road improvements (broken blue line roads) will be approved for 73 tonne Quad-Tri and 77.5 tonne Quad-Quad B-Double upon completion of highway upgrades. Upon completion of routes currently under assessment, results will be published on the map.

Victoria’s HPFV networks information sheet – see relevant information for (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) operating conditions [PDF 1.7Mb]
 
To receive HPFV Mass Map updates, please subscribe to the HPFV Mass mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.

View the HPFV 30m A-Double Maps (External link)

Victoria's Class 2 A-Double High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) network maps show approved roads for 30 metre A-Doubles operating at weights between 68.5 tonne and 85.5 tonne.

These networks are pre-approved. Unlike gazetted networks, where permits are not a requirement for travel on roads mapped approved (green) or conditionally-approved (orange), an NHVR-issued Class 2 PBS permit and a PBS Vehicle Approval are both required to operate vehicles on these networks. The permit must indicate that access has been granted to the pre-approved network. Both the Class 2 PBS Permit and PBS Vehicle Approval must also be available to be presented upon request. 

A total of three A-Double networks are mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple). 

Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 68.5 tonne. Conditionally approved bridges (orange dot) can only be crossed by combinations operating at the allowed weight as described in the map.

Note: Height restricted structures (orange diamond) must not be crossed.

The funded road improvements (broken blue line roads) will be approved for 85.5 tonne A-Doubles upon completion of highway upgrades. Upon completion of routes currently under assessment, results will be published on the map.

Relevant document:

Victoria’s HPFV networks information sheet – see relevant information for (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) operating conditions [PDF 1.7Mb]

To receive HPFV Mass Map updates, please subscribe to the HPFV Mass mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.   

To obtain a permit to operate an A-Double please submit your Class 2 permit application via the NHVR website.

View the HPFV 36.5m A-Double Maps (External link)

Victoria's Class 2 A-Double High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) network maps show approved roads for 36.5 metre A-Doubles operating at weights between 68.5 tonne and 85.5 tonne.

These networks are pre-approved. Unlike gazetted networks, where permits are not a requirement for travel on roads mapped approved (green) or conditionally-approved (orange), an NHVR-issued Class 2 PBS permit and a PBS Vehicle Approval are both required to operate vehicles on these networks. The permit must indicate that access has been granted to the pre-approved network. Both the Class 2 PBS Permit and PBS Vehicle Approval must also be available to be presented upon request.

A total of four A-Double networks are mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple). Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 68.5 tonne. Conditionally approved bridges (orange dot) can only be crossed by combinations operating at the allowed weight as described in the map.

Note: Height restricted structures (orange diamond) must not be crossed.

The funded road improvements (broken blue line roads) will be approved for 85.5 tonne A-Doubles upon completion of highway upgrades. Upon completion of routes currently under assessment, results will be published on the map.

Relevant document:

Victoria’s HPFV networks information sheet – see relevant information for (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) operating conditions [PDF 1.7Mb]

To receive HPFV Mass Map updates, please subscribe to the HPFV Mass mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.

To obtain a permit to operate an A-Double please submit your Class 2 permit application via the NHVR website.

View the HPFV Quad Semi Trailers Map

Victoria’s Class 2 Quad-Semi Trailer network map of roads approved for Quad-Semi Trailers to operate at weights between 46 tonne and 50.5 tonne.

This network is pre-approved. Unlike gazetted networks, where permits are not a requirement for travel on roads mapped approved (green) or conditionally-approved (orange), an NHVR-issued Class 2 PBS permit and a PBS Vehicle Approval are both required to operate vehicles on this network. The permit must indicate that access has been granted to this pre-approved network. Both the Class 2 PBS Permit and PBS Vehicle Approval must also be available to be presented upon request.

The roads are mapped in five categories: approved (green), conditionally approved (orange), restricted (red), funded improvements (blue) and routes currently under assessment (purple). Restricted bridges (red dot) may only be crossed at a gross mass of 46 tonne (quad-axle trailer group gross mass of 22.5 tonne).    

Victoria’s HPFV networks information sheet – see relevant information for (PBS) Level 2B (Cubic) operating conditions [PDF 1.7Mb]
 
To obtain a permit to operate a Quad-Semi Trailer please submit your Class 2 permit application via the NHVR website.

To receive HPFV Mass Map updates, please subscribe to the HPFV Mass mail group. Unsubscribe from the mail group, via the unsubscribe email.