Heavy vehicle contacts and resources

Victoria's platform trailer network

Information about Victoria's platform trailer network and what access permits are required for different trailer configurations.

Victoria’s platform trailer networks provide pre-approved permit access for a range of platform trailer configurations up to 206.0t on key corridors.

This information sheet (published August 2023) should be read in conjunction with information supplied by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Reference vehicle minimum ground contact and GCM

Axle mass limits

Dimension limits

Axle-spacing limits

Travel conditions

Getting a permit

General operating requirements

General responsibilities

Frequently asked questions

Platform trailer combination reference vehicle designs

Pilot and escort requirement guide

Victoria's platform trailer network

Acknowledgement of Country

Inclusivity

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