10.1 Introduction
Part 3 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation prohibits the use of vehicles which exceed the dimensions outlined in that Part.
However, oversize vehicles may, under certain conditions, be permitted under Part 6 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation to travel on roads.
In cases where an oversize vehicle is not generally permitted to be used on a road by the provisions of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation certain members may issue a permit under s. 51(2) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation to allow such movement.
10.2 References to legislation
Transport Infrastructure Act 1994
Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995
Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation 2005
Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Fatigue Management) Regulation 1998
10.3 Definitions
Definitions relevant to this chapter may also be found in Chapter 2: 'Definitions' of this Manual and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation.
10.3.1 'Access road'
In this chapter 'access road' means a road other than a road within the meaning of the Transport Infrastructure Act, Chapter 5.
10.3.2 'Approval'
In this chapter 'approval' includes 'letters of no objection', permits and other documents which indicate that the issuing authority has no objection to the movement of an excess dimension vehicle or indivisible load.
10.4 Types of permits
Permits include:
(i) period permits - issued for a specified period, not exceeding twelve months; and
(ii) single trip permit - issued for each individual movement (Permit (Single Trip)).
POLICY
A Period Permit may be issued for the movement of any oversize vehicle which:
(i) is an agricultural vehicle (see s. 10.8: 'Agricultural vehicles' of this chapter); or
(ii) exceeds the dimensions set out in Part 3: 'Vehicle dimensions' of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation; and
(iii) is not required to travel with an escort.
A single trip permit should be issued in any other case.
However, permits to allow the movement of general goods carrying vehicles which exceed the dimensions outlined in Part 3: 'Vehicle dimensions' of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation should not be issued.
10.5 Applications for permits (generally)
PROCEDURE
Members should ensure that applications for permits are made on the Application for Permit (Generally) (PT31). These are available from Forms Select on the QPS computer.
Members receiving applications for permits should ensure that the application contains details of:
(i) the name and address of the owner of the vehicle being used;
(ii) the type of indivisible load being transported (if applicable);
(iii) the overall dimensions of the vehicle and load;
(iv) the registration numbers, or other identifying numbers, of all vehicles for which the permit is sought; and
(v) all roads to be used during the trip.
10.6 Determination to issue permits
POLICY
Authorised members, namely those members authorised by the Commissioner to issue permits under s. 51(2) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimension and Loading) Regulation (see Delegation No. D 25.26), are responsible for determining whether or not to issue a Permit (Single Trip) or a Period Permit.
The issuing of traffic permits will be restricted to authorised persons from the region from where the load departs. The permit is to be issued for the entire journey, from where the load departs to the final destination. The permit is to be issued in accordance with Delegation No. D 25.26 of the Handbook of Delegations and Authorities. A second permit is not to be issued by authorised persons from any region for any load where a previous permit has been issued unless extenuating circumstances exist (e.g. a break down of the towing vehicle causing extended delays or a major traffic crash). In such cases the application for the second permit is to be evaluated by a commissioned officer who, if provided sufficient reason, may issue the permit.
In making a decision, authorised members are to consider the safety of the public and any directions issued by their senior officers.
ORDER
When an authorised member decides to issue or refuses to issue a permit that member is to comply with s. 12.5: 'Applications for permits (generally)' of this Manual.
Authorised members are not to issue a permit unless the following written approvals are provided with the application for such permit:
(i) where the width of the vehicle or load is greater than 5.5 m - approval from Queensland Rail if applicable (see s. 10.10: 'Railway approvals' of this chapter);
(ii) where the height of the vehicle or load is:
(a) greater than 4.1 m - approvals may be required from Queensland Rail (see s. 10.10: 'Railway approvals' of this chapter); and
(b) greater than 4.6 m - approvals from Telstra, Optus and electricity authorities in the areas through which the vehicle will pass;
(iii) where the length of the vehicle or load is greater than 35.0 m - approval from Queensland Rail if applicable (see s. 10.10: 'Railway approvals' of this chapter);
(iv) where the mass of the vehicle and load is:
(a) greater than the vehicle or axle mass requirements outlined in Part 2: 'Mass' of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimension and Loading) Regulation - approval from Queensland Transport; and
(b) greater than 105 tonnes gross, 48 tonnes axle mass for any 9 metre length or 12 tonnes per axle - approval from Queensland Rail if applicable (see s. 10.10: 'Railway approvals' of this chapter).
10.7 Conditions to be imposed on the issue of a permit
Authorised members who issue permits for oversize vehicles are to ensure that appropriate conditions are included on such permits. Prior to issuing such permits, authorised members should ensure the permit complies with the:
(i) minimum guide for over dimensional vehicle escorts, contained in the 'Minimum Requirement for Over Dimensional Load Vehicle Escorts' located on the State Traffic Support Branch webpage on the QPS Intranet (Bulletin Board). See also s. 12.5.4: 'Minimum guide for over dimensional vehicle escorts' of this Manual; and
(ii) relevant performance guidelines issued by the Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads, in particular Form 4: ‘Excess Dimension Guideline for Vehicles Carrying Indivisible Articles, Special Purpose Vehicles and Vehicles that Require a Pilot or Escort’.
Subject to any specific exemptions from the Performance Guidelines specified within the permit. Performance guidelines are available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads web site.
PROCEDURE
Conditions which should be considered for endorsement on a permit include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) the minimum number of police, pilot or escort vehicles required for excess dimension/mass vehicle escorts, (see 'Minimum Requirement for Over Dimensional Load Vehicle Escorts' located on the State Traffic Support Branch webpage on the QPS Intranet (Bulletin Board) and s. 12.5.4: 'Minimum guide for over dimensional vehicle escorts' of this Manual);
(ii) relevant performance guidelines issued by the Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads, in particular Form 4: ‘Excess Dimension Guideline for Vehicles Carrying Indivisible Articles, Special Purpose Vehicles and Vehicles that Require a Pilot or Escort’.
Subject to any specific exemptions from the Performance Guidelines specified within the permit. Performance guidelines are available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads web site;
(iii) original or copy of the permit issued to be carried by the driver of the excess dimension/mass vehicle. A photocopy of the permit will be accepted as a true copy;
(iv) where applicable, the driver of the excess dimension/mass vehicle must be in possession of the ‘Letter of No Objection’ or photocopy, from the relevant authorities, e.g. Queensland Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Rail, electricity authority etc;
(v) where required, the driver/operator of the escort/load is required to supply the senior escorting police officer a UHF CB radio in good and serviceable condition to facilitate communication between the escorting police and the person in charge of the load;
(vi) persons involved in the escort, other than the escorting police officers and the driver of the pilot/escort vehicles, are to ensure that any obstructing traffic signs are dismantled immediately prior to the arrival of the excess dimension/mass vehicle and correctly returned to their original position after the excess dimension/mass vehicle has passed the point at which the traffic sign was located;
(vii) damage incurred to any property as a result of the escort must be reported by the driver of the pilot/escort vehicle to an escorting police officer for notation on the police form PT 73: ‘Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report’; and
(viii) any condition as directed by the Superintendent, State Traffic Support Branch.
10.7.1 Deleted
10.8 Agricultural vehicles
'Guideline for Excess Dimension Agricultural Vehicles and Agricultural Combinations' (the Guideline) issued under the provisions of s. 48 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation outlines the conditions under which particular types of excess dimension agricultural vehicles or agricultural combinations may be used upon a road without the need for a permit issued by police (see also s. 10.12: 'Vehicles operating under Performance Guidelines' of this chapter).
POLICY
Members should consider issuing a permit to allow an excess dimension agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination to be used on a road, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, if:
(i) the agricultural vehicle or agricultural combination exceeds the dimensional limits allowed by the Guideline; or
(ii) the person applying for the permit is unable to meet one or more of the conditions imposed by the Guideline and is seeking an exemption from such conditions.
10.9 Permits and escorts for the moving of buildings
Persons who wish to obtain permission to move a building from one location to another by road must make application to the Department of Main Roads Permit Management Office at least six working days prior to the anticipated removal date. A permit is issued by the Service before the building can be moved along any road.
The procedure for a person to obtain the required permission to move a building is:
(i) The applicant house remover (organisation or an individual) submits a completed 'New Letter of No Objection Application - Building Movement' form (Main Roads Form M4238) to a Department of Main Roads Permit Management Office;
(ii) A Department of Main Roads Permit Management officer will forward a copy of the application to local authorities located at the start and destination of a house movement, as well as other local authorities whose roads are used during the movement and local authorities that have advised that notification is required of all house movements through their local government area. Such authorities may also include Queensland Rail, Queensland Transport and relevant electrical authorities.
(iii) The Department of Main Roads Permit Management Office will also forward a copy of the application to the Queensland Police Service permit issuing station or establishment nominated on the application. The notification to the Queensland Police Service will list all local authorities that the application has been forwarded to, including Queensland Rail, Queensland Transport and relevant electrical authorities if required;
(iv) The Department of Main Roads will assess and process the application and forward either a 'Letter of No Objection' (LONO), if the movement is approved, or a rejection notice, to the applicant house remover.
(v) If required, approvals will be issued by Queensland Transport, Queensland Rail and relevant electrical authorities, if the total height of the vehicle and building exceeds 4.6m, to the applicant house remover if no objection to the application exists;
(vi) Affected local authorities will assess and process the application and, if the movement is approved, forward a 'Letter of Final Approval' to the applicant house remover; and
(vii) The applicant house remover presents to the Queensland Police Service permit issuing station or establishment:
(a) 'Letter of Final Approval' from local authorities located at the start and destination of a house movement and other local authorities whose roads may be used during the house movement;
(b) a 'Letter of No Objection' from the Department of Main Roads; and
(c) approvals from Queensland Transport, Queensland Rail, electricity authorities and other affected authorities.
POLICY
Any 'Letter of Final Approval' is to be received by the Queensland Police Service permit issuing station or establishment no later than three working days prior to the anticipated escort departure.
Officers should also refer to ss. 10.5: 'Applications for permits (generally)' and 10.6: 'Determination to issue permits' of this chapter.
ORDER
Authorised members responsible for the issue of a Permit (SingleTrip) for Excess Dimension or Specially Constructed Vehicle (Form PT30), for the removal of a building from one location to another, are to:
(i) before the issue of the permit, ensure that:
(a) a copy of the 'New Letter of No Objection Application - Building Movement' form (Main Roads Form M4238) has been received at their station or establishment;
(b) the applicant is in possession of the necessary approvals from:
- the relevant electricity authorities if the total height of the vehicle and building exceeds 4.6m;
- Queensland Transport; and
- Queensland Rail; and
- 'Letter of Final Approval' from relevant local authorities.
- 'Letter of No Objection' from Department of Main Roads.
(ii) when requested by a person to issue a permit, ensure that the permit is issued subject to any conditions on which the building is allowed to be moved;
(iii) ensure that the following conditions are included in the conditions on the Form PT30:
(a) members of the relevant local authority or Queensland Transport (where applicable) must be in attendance at the required location(s) to dismantle and reassemble traffic control lights where such dismantling is necessary to allow for the movement of the laden unit;
(b) persons, other than police officers involved with the escort and the driver of the pilot vehicle, are to ensure that any obstructing traffic signs are dismantled immediately prior to the arrival of the laden unit and are correctly reassembled immediately after the laden unit has passed the point at which the traffic sign was located;
(c) the driver of the laden unit must be in possession of the letters of no objection (or copies of same) from Queensland Transport, Queensland Rail, and electricity authorities where applicable;
(d) no power lines are to be moved, interfered with, or lifted without the attendance of a member(s) from the relevant local electricity authority; and
(e) damage incurred to any property, as a result of the movement of the building, must be reported to the senior escort officer for inclusion on the Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73);
(iv) ensure that their officer in charge is aware of the issue of the permit; and
(v) if necessary, make arrangements for the required number of police officer(s) to escort the vehicle and building as provided for by the permit.
The senior escort officer for the moving of a building is to:
(i) ensure that the removal of the building does not proceed until all conditions of the Form PT30 have been complied with;
(ii) record all damage observed and reported to them, that has resulted from the moving of the building, on the Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73 available on QPS Forms Select); and
(iii) submit the completed original Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73) to their officer in charge (see s. 10.11.3: 'Responsibilities of officers upon the completion of the escort' of this chapter).
POLICY
A copy of the Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73) is to be attached to any relevant reports submitted concerning traffic breaches committed by the permit holder. Where damage has occurred to the property of an authority that consented to the removal of the building, a copy of the Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73) is to be forwarded to that authority (see s. 10.11.3: 'Responsibilities of officers upon the completion of the escort' of this chapter).
10.10 Railway approvals
The following measurements/mass limits of vehicles, if exceeded, require a permit from Queensland Rail to cross rail lines at railway crossings:
(i) mass:
(a) 105 tonne axle mass;
(b) 48 tonne axle mass for any 9 m length; or
(c) 12 tonne axle mass for any single axle;
(ii) height:
(a) higher than a height barrier for the crossing;
(b) 4.1 m where the SEQ electrified line crosses an access road;
(c) 5 m where the SEQ electrified track crosses another road;
(d) 4.3 m where another electrified track crosses an access road; and
(e) 5.2 m at any other crossing;
(iii) length - 35 m except for a road train; and
(iv) width - 5.5 m or the width of the height barrier erected near the entrance to the level crossing.
ORDER
Officers escorting excess dimension vehicles are not to permit those vehicles to cross rail lines at level crossings or road bridges in contravention of any condition on a Queensland Rail approval.
10.11 Conduct of excess dimension vehicle escorts
POLICY
Officers may occasionally be required to perform duty in connection with the escort of an excess dimension vehicle. Only officers with the sufficient training should be selected for this type of duty in accordance with s. 10.12: ‘Mandatory training for excess dimension/mass vehicle escorts’ of this chapter.
10.11.1 Responsibilities of officers prior to commencing escort
PROCEDURE
Prior to commencing the escort of an excess dimension vehicle or indivisible load the senior officer involved should ensure that:
(i) the driver/operator/owner has a current permit permitting the movement of the excess dimension or specially constructed vehicle including a building;
(ii) any special conditions from a local authority, Queensland Rail, electricity authority are noted and have been entered onto the permit;
(iii) the measurements of the load are checked and comply with the permit;
(iv) all persons involved are aware of the route to be taken and any special requirements or conditions (e.g. use of incorrect side of road, travel down centre of roadway and bridges, diagonally through intersections);
(v) all the vehicles are in good condition and road worthy, are currently registered, the required signs are fitted to the vehicles and all lights are in working order;
(vi) drivers hold an appropriate current driver licence;
(vii) the driver of the pilot vehicle and the vehicle are appropriately licensed and the vehicle's equipment is adequate and suitable;
(viii) if the dimensions are such that the services of organisations such as Queensland Rail, electricity authorities, etc., are required, that movement of the load does not commence prior to the arrival of the representatives of the relevant organisations;
(ix) the provisions of ss. 24: 'Special Services' and 24.10: 'Fatigue Management: Special Services' of the Administration Manual are complied with by all escorting police officers to ensure officer and public safety is maintained; and
(x) where the driver of the escorted vehicle is required to maintain a work diary under the provisions of s. 68 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Fatigue Management) Regulation, the work diary is correctly completed and the driver is complying with driving hours restrictions.
ORDER
If an officer whilst performing the basic checking procedures referred to in the section, establishes that an anomaly exists, that officer is to ensure that the excess dimension vehicle does not commence its journey. That officer is then to advise the driver of the excess dimension vehicle of the reason for not allowing it to proceed and advise the issuing authorised member.
10.11.2 Responsibilities of officers during escort
POLICY
The primary responsibility of the escorting officers is to ensure the safe movement of the excess dimension vehicle from the departure site to the destination site taking due consideration of the safety of members of the public and property, and to minimise the risk to the safety of the officer or officers and other persons involved with the excess dimension vehicle.
Officers are not to provide police radio equipment to private companies whilst engaged in wide load escorts.
PROCEDURE
During the escort for the excess dimension vehicle, officers should ensure that:
(i) all conditions on the permit are complied with;
(ii) the route shown on the permit is followed except in emergent circumstances;
(iii) local government authorities, local electricity authorities or Queensland Rail employees, if required to be present at particular locations, are in attendance prior to allowing the load to pass through those particular locations;
(iv) no limbs of any trees are cut or damaged;
(v) no power lines are lifted by any person other than an employee of an electricity authority;
(vi) when stopped, the excess dimension vehicle is not left unattended by officers;
(vii) they are not to be absent for a period of more than three days from the time of the commencement of the movement to their retum to their station or establishment (see also ss. 24: 'Special Services' and 24.10: 'Fatigue Management: Special Services' of the Adminstration Manual);
(viii) officers and drivers involved with the movement comply with the provisions of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act and Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulation except as permitted by s. 311: 'Exemption for oversize vehicles' Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulation;
(ix) when directing the driver of an excess dimension vehicle to disobey a particular provision of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act and Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulation, that adequate warning is given to motorists with as little inconvenience as possible to minimise danger;
(x) clear directions are given to all road users. It is important that road users quickly understand what the escorting officer is trying to convey to them so that they may take evasive action before the excess dimension vehicle passes;
(xi) the excess dimension vehicle is stopped regularly to allow road users to overtake safely provided that a suitable location can be selected;
(xii) if the excess dimension vehicle is unable to complete the journey in one day, a suitable stopping location is found where the load may be parked safely and well clear of any roadway;
(xiii) regular rest stops are made to ensure that neither escorting police officers nor drivers of heavy vehicles involved in the load become fatigued;
(xiv) they are conversant with driving hours allowable under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Fatigue Management) Regulation for the drivers of heavy vehicles and should ensure that these provisions are complied with; and
(xv) if a traffic crash, involving the excess dimension vehicle, occurs during the movement of the excess dimension vehicle, in the case of a major traffic crash arrange for the crash to be investigated by a police officer who is not involved in the movement of the excess dimension vehicle. In the case of a minor traffic crash arrange for particulars to be obtained from the various parties involved and report the minor traffic crash upon the completion of the movement. In addition, the issuing authorised member should be advised of the crash.
10.11.3 Responsibilities of officers upon the completion of the escort
PROCEDURE
Upon completion of an excess dimension vehicle escort, the senior escort officer involved in the escort is to:
(i) ensure that any equipment supplied to police by the owner, driver or operator of the excess dimension vehicle or by any other person is returned (see ss. 4.4.3: 'Property procedures' and 4.4.5: 'Documentation to be minimised' of the Operational Procedures Manual); and
(ii) complete the Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73 available on QPS Forms Select) in all instances and submit it to their officer in charge. Where damage has been caused to any property by any vehicle involved in the excess dimension vehicle escort, the appropriate section of the report should be completed (see also s. 10.9: 'Permits and escorts for the moving of buildings' of this chapter).
An officer in charge who receives a completed Excess Dimension/Mass Escort Report (Form PT 73) should ensure that a copy of the form is attached to and filed with the QP 23: 'Statement of Special Services'. Further, where damage has been caused to any property by any vehicle involved in the excess dimension escort, the officer in charge should ensure that the PT 73 is forwarded to the relevant authority whose property has been damaged (e.g. Queensland Rail where damage to Queensland Rail property has occurred), and in cases of damage caused to private property ensure the owner of the property has been appropriately notified (see s. 5.4: 'Attending and investigating traffic crashes' of this Manual).
Such report is to include the following information:
(i) name of the company, including the name of the licensee;
(ii) departure address, time and date;
(iii) place of issue and number of permit;
(iv) whether the dimensions of the load were verified;
(v) whether the excess dimension vehicle was registered and in a roadworthy condition;
(vi) whether pilot vehicles were licensed, fully equipped and registered and whether the pilot vehicle drivers were the holders of pilot vehicle driver's licence;
(vii) whether approvals have been sighted relating to Queensland Transport, local authority, Queensland Rail and the electricity corporation;
(viii) where persons from local authority, Queensland Rail and the local electricity authority were required to assist in the movement of the excess dimension vehicle, did they actually attend, if so, provide the name of these persons and their respective organisations;
(ix) whether there was any system of traffic control lights dismantled or electric lines lifted;
(x) whether, in cases where traffic signs were moved, such traffic signs were replaced in their original positions;
(xi) whether any damage occurred to trees, signs, traffic control lights, roadway, and to any vehicle or any structure;
(xii) delivery address, time and date;
(xiii) names of police officers escorting the excess dimension vehicle; and
(xiv) any problems or other relevant issues associated with the movement.
10.12 Mandatory training for excess dimension/mass vehicle escorts
POLICY
Officers are only permitted to perform unsupervised excess dimension/load vehicle escorts after having successfully completed the two tiered training program consisting of theoretical training (Level 2) and practical assessment (Level 1). A Level 2 trained escort officer is to initially perform only supervised escorts until declared Level 1 competent.
Level 2
POLICY
The Level 2 theoretical training course is QD0161: 'Wide Load and Escort Course'. Regional Education and Training Coordinators are responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Wide Load and Escort Course (QD0161) to suitable participants within their regions, updating Advance records with the student's course particulars and notifying the relevant Officer in Charge, District Traffic Branch of the student's qualification.
Where an officer successfully completes the Wide Load and Escort Course, the Regional Education and Training Coordinator is to ensure the officer's Advance records are updated. The Officer in Charge of the relevant District Traffic Branch will be notified that the officer is Level 2 qualified. A Level 2 qualified officer is to initially perform only supervised escorts until declared Level 1 competent.
Level 1
POLICY
An officer wishing to progress from Level 2 to Level 1 is to participate in supervised wide load escorts and be assessed under the following practical wide load escort conditions:
(i) during daylight hours;
(ii) during night time;
(iii) in built up areas;
(iv) highway conditions;
(v) front of escort; and
(vi) rear of escort.
Regional limitations may exist that do not allow for the practical testing of all the above assessment criteria due to restrictions specific to certain areas. Where regional limitations exist, for example, where no escorts are permitted during the night time, the assessing officer is to provide comment that the subject officer has, or has not, demonstrated sufficient expertise in general to be declared competent under those particular criteria for the purpose of Level 1 qualification.
It is not necessary that the practical assessment be conducted in a single wide load escort. Upon being assessed by a Level 1 officer as competent in all of the above conditions, the Level 2 officer is to obtain written verification from the assessing officer and apply to the Officer in Charge, District Traffic Branch for progression to Level 1.
Recording qualifications
POLICY
The officer in charge of each District Traffic Branch is to maintain and update a list of Level 1 and Level 2 officers for the respective district. This list is not to be restricted to Traffic Branch personnel. These lists are to be made available to the permit issuing centres within the relevant region for the information of staff issuing wide load permits. Where there is no District Traffic Branch, the District Officer may appoint an officer to receive applications for progression to Level 1 and to maintain and update the list.
The Inspector, Traffic Operations, State Traffic Support Branch is responsible for receiving applications for progression to Level 1 and maintaining and updating a list of staff within Operations Support Command who are trained in wide load escorts.
10.13 Vehicles operating under Performance Guidelines
Vehicles which are driven in accordance with performance guidelines issued by the Chief Executive, Queensland Transport may be used on roads without the need for a permit issued by police (see s. 48 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Regulation).
Performance guidelines are available on the Queensland Transport web site (see Contact Directory).
10.14 Register of single trip traffic permits
ORDER
Each region is to maintain a register of single trip traffic permits issued by members from their region for excess dimension vehicles. The register is to include the:
(i) permit number;
(ii) date of issue;
(iii) date of escort;
(iv) departure location;
(v) termination location;
(vi) load description e.g. gas cooler;
(vii) dimensions e.g. overall dimensions not to exceed length 30.00 metres, width 4.80 metres and height 5.60 metres;
(viii) person/company issued the permit;
(ix) estimated distance travelled; and
(x) number of police escort vehicles and any other pilot/escort vehicles.
Issue 17 - December 2010
