This is the essence of the new Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016 rule and it saves you reading the whole document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It replaces the 2002 VDAM rule and came into effect on 1 February 2017. If you need to know how to calculate the maximum legal axle weights for your truck, this course will show you how<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On permitted roads<\/a>, the following new weights apply for HPMV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minimum lengths ensure loads are spread out to accommodate bridge loading limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no change to any other vehicles, and this new rule does not affect High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need a permit to run on roads not on the map, and you will still need a permit for some roads for a 50MAX vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The maximum height is now 4.3m including load securing devices (previously it was 4.25m plus load securing devices).<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are certain exceptions where technology allows the vehicle to temporarily exceed this height when raising the vehicle to clear obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tolerances have been reduced to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your vehicle was compliant and legal before the changes, it will still be compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a permit issued before February 1, it’s still valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to get into the detail of the changes, they are explained here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeight changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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