Rules and regulations for business and industry
This page explains the exemptions to the no-truck zones that will come into effect when the tunnel opens.
Truck drivers and businesses should start preparing for these changes now, planning their new routes and understanding how to make the most of the travel benefits.
Images: Large trucks like these will have an alternative route via the new tunnel.
No-truck zone exemptions
Trucks that have an origin or destination within the no-truck zone will only be allowed to enter for one of these purposes:
- a delivery to or from a place within a no-truck zone
- performing construction or maintenance work within a no-truck zone
- vehicle repairs or sales within a no-truck zone
- driving to or from a garaged address in a no-truck zone
These types of heavy vehicles will still be permitted in no-truck zones:
- bus
- 2-axle truck that is not transporting a shipping container
- tow truck
- concrete truck
- waste disposal truck
Motor homes, emergency and police vehicles, considered heavy vehicles, can also enter a no-truck zone.
Images: a delivery van, a concrete agitator and a garbage truck
How no-truck zones will be enforced
Smart roadside cameras will monitor trucks along the no-truck zones 24/7, collecting information to help the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator enforce the rules. Compliance and enforcement of regulations will begin when the West Gate Tunnel opens.
Drivers or businesses that continue to use roads in the no-truck zones without an exemption will be fined. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will hold the vehicle's registered owner responsible for fines if their truck is caught in a no-truck zone.
How to find out if your vehicle type can travel in a no-truck zone
For general access heavy vehicles: You can only enter a no-truck zone for one of the purposes, or vehicle types, listed on this page under ‘No-truck zone exemptions’.
For restricted access Class 1, 2 & 3 heavy vehicles, including Special Purpose Vehicles: Refer to the National Network Maps on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's website to check the available network and approval status for your vehicle type.