Heavy vehicle road safety
VicRoads investigates, develops and monitors road transport policies for heavy vehicles to facilitate their safe and efficient operation, while minimising their impact on the environment.
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The bus and truck driver handbook sets out the legal and road safety requirements for drivers of buses and trucks.
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The height clearance map shows the clearance between the road surface and overhead structures and is intended to assist heavy vehicle operators and drivers to plan their routes.
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A list of bridges on arterial roads in Victoria with a sign posted gross mass limit.
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Intelligent Access Program (IAP) is a national program developed in partnership with all Australian road agencies.
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Rest stops are located throughout Victoria to help drivers take regular rest breaks.
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VicRoads has established a new policy in Victoria in regards to operators obtaining a single trip permit to tow a platform trailer using a gooseneck coupling connected to the prime mover, and operating with up to 12 lines of axles on the trailer.
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The dimension limits for transporting houses and prefabricated buildings have been set to facilitate the safe movement of dwellings and structures across the network.
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Heavy Vehicle rollover prevention program.
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Seat belts are important in preventing deaths and serious injuries in a crash and should be worn by all people travelling in vehicles including trucks.