Weight Restricted Roads – Does it apply to me? (Follow-up)

Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 14, 2019 at 13:57
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A few months back I penned a blog-post and posted in the forum on this topic which generated some interest at the time.

Whilst my post was based on conversations I had with Local Council and Roads and Maritime (RMS) personnel in NSW, getting precise information on how this rule was interpreted and applied was somewhat difficult.

In one conversation I had with an RMS technical person I was informed that I would need to follow up with the policy area of the RMS and was told “good luck with that” they don’t even answer correspondence from other RMS departments.

Always one to take up the challenge I contacted my State Government representative and asked they seek clarification on my behalf. Now perhaps the wheels of government turn slowly and it has been a few months since I sought assistance, but I finally have received an answer to the question and proposition I put forward.

Following are links to the blog post and to the original forum discussion and associated comments.

And can I highlight once again, I don’t expect the police or local government enforcement officers will be hiding behind bushes waiting to catch people out on this, however be aware of the rule and understand the potential consequences of breaching it.

Noting, many vehicles have GVMs in excess of 3,000kg these days, one example being the popular Toyota 200 Series…

Response follows, highlighting it is the GVM of the vehicle that determines whether the sign is applicable or not - if you weigh over 3T or have a GVM over 3T than it applies to you...

And the picture of a truck is symbolic only (many people contacted me and said it only applied to trucks).

Cheers, Baz – The Landy

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