Vehicle dimension and mass
permitting manual (volume 1)
Part D
HPMV higher mass permits
Current as at July 2015
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Contents
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Introduction....................................................................................................................D-1
Chapter D1: Vehicle requirements for HPMV higher mass permits .................................. D1-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................... D1-1
D1.1 Vehicle designs valid for HPMV higher mass permits..................................... D1-2
D1.2 Vehicle attributes check .................................................................................... D1-6
Chapter D2: Calculating maximum mass and mass distribution ..................................... D2-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................... D2-1
D2.1 Calculating maximum total mass applied for without axle
weight flexibility ......................................................................................................... D2-2
D2.2 HPMV mass limits for axle and axle set types................................................. D2-4
D2.3 Checking the vehicle’s mass distribution ........................................................ D2-6
D2.4 Table for checking HPMV mass distribution.................................................. D2-10
D2.5 Calculating axle weight flexibility .................................................................. D2-12
D2.6 Tables for calculating Class1 axle weight flexibility ..................................... D2-13
Chapter D3: How to apply for an HPMV higher mass permit ............................................ D3-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................... D3-1
D3.1 Overview diagram of higher mass permitting process ................................... D3-2
D3.2 Multiple vehicle applications for identical vehicles ......................................... D3-4
D3.3 Prerequisite tasks before you apply ................................................................. D3-5
D3.4 Where to apply ................................................................................................... D3-7
D3.5 Registering a user account ............................................................................... D3-8
D3.6 Registering a company .................................................................................... D3-10
D3.7 Managing registered companies .................................................................... D3-14
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D3.8 Applying for a permit ...................................................................................... D3-19
D3.9 Submitting the application form .................................................................... D3-27
D3.10 Managing your applications ......................................................................... D3-30
D3.11 Permit fee and processing time.................................................................... D3-33
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Part D: HPMV higher mass permits
Introduction
About this
part
Audience
Related
information
This part of the Vehicle dimension and mass permitting manual provides
guidance for transport operators who require a higher mass high productivity
motor vehicle (HPMV) permit. It includes information on:

higher mass permit requirements for vehicles

how to calculate maximum mass and mass distribution for a higher mass
permit application, and

how to apply for a higher mass permit.
The intended audience for this part is:

transport operators who require an HPMV higher mass permit

Transport Agency staff and contractors involved in processing higher
mass permit applications

local road controlling authorities

designers and manufacturers of vehicles who might operate under an
HPMV higher mass permit, and

enforcement agents such as the Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit
(CVIU) of New Zealand Police.
For general information about HPMVs, refer to part A in this volume of the
manual, specifically to sections:

A1.3 Guiding principles about HPMV permits

A1.5 HPMV permit operating requirements, and

A2.5 Which HPMV permit type do you need?
Information on other HPMV permits can be found in:

Part E: HPMV overlength permits, and

Part F: HPMV 50MAX permits.
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Introduction
When to
apply for a
higher mass
permit
continued
You should apply to the Transport Agency for an HPMV higher mass permit if:

your vehicle is an HPMV, and your load is divisible and exceeds 44,000kg

you want to test the feasibility of operating a vehicle under an HPMV
higher mass permit, or

you want to renew an existing HPMV higher mass permit.
Route specific
HPMV higher mass permits are route specific permits, ie operators are
permitted to travel only on the routes specified on the permit.
Permits for
local roads
If part of the route you require is on local roads, you need a separate permit
from the local road controlling authority (RCA), unless the local RCA has
delegated authority to the Transport Agency to include its roads on a
Transport Agency permit.
If your route involves both state highways and local roads, apply for a permit
through the Transport Agency, and permit issuing officers (PIOs) will help you
coordinate acquiring permits for the local roads included in your route.
If, on the other hand, the whole of your proposed route is on local roads,
contact the relevant local RCAs directly and find out how to apply for the
local road permit(s) you need.
Terminology
and
abbreviations
In this part
Specific terminology and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. For
definitions and explanations, see Part I: Definitions and Glossary in this
volume of the manual.
This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter
See page
Chapter D1: Vehicle requirements for HPMV higher mass permits
D1-1
Chapter D2: Calculating maximum mass and mass distribution
D2-1
Chapter D3: How to apply for an HPMV higher mass permit
D3-1
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Chapter D1: Vehicle requirements for HPMV
higher mass permits
Overview
About this
chapter
This chapter describes which vehicle designs are eligible for HPMV higher
mass permits, and how the Transport Agency assesses vehicle safety as part
of the higher mass permitting process.
In this chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
See page
D1.1 Vehicle designs valid for HPMV higher mass permits
D1-2
D1.2 Vehicle attributes check
D1-6
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D1.1 Vehicle designs valid for HPMV higher mass
permits
Introduction
HPMV higher mass permits can be issued only to combinations above
44,000kg. This section shows the common vehicle designs that are valid for a
higher mass and/or non pro-forma overlength permit.
See also in this volume of the manual:

section A2.4 Vehicle designs ineligible for HPMV permits in Part A

section E1.2 Pro-forma overlength vehicle designs in Part E, and

section F1.2 50MAX vehicle requirements in Part F.
R12T22
R22T22
R22T23
R23T22
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R23T23
A124
Note: This design is eligible if there is only one steering axle in the quad set.
A134
Note: This design is eligible if there is only one steering axle in the quad set.
A223
A224
Note: This design is eligible if there is only one steering axle in the quad set.
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A234
Note: This design is eligible if there is only one steering axle in the quad set.
B1222
B1232
B1233
B2223
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D1.1 Vehicle designs valid for HPMV higher mass
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B2232
B2233
B2243
Other
designs
Vehicles with other designs may also be eligible for a permit.
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D1.2 Vehicle attributes check
Introduction
Under the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimension and Mass 2002 (the VDAM
Rule), the Transport Agency has to consider the safety of a vehicle as part of
the HPMV permitting process (section 5.2(2)).
This section describes how the Transport Agency assesses vehicle safety for
HPMV higher mass permits.
Certifier must
assess vehicle
suitability
As part of the permit application process, operators must have their vehicles
assessed by a Transport Agency approved heavy vehicle specialist certifier.
What do
certifiers
assess?
When completing the HPMV attributes check sheet, certifiers assess whether
a vehicle is technically capable of carrying a heavier load within its
certifications. They check that a vehicle meets requirements for the
following:
Certifiers must complete and sign a prescribed HPMV attributes check sheet
for each unit in the vehicle combination applied for. The attributes check
sheets must be submitted together with the application (see Chapter D3:
How to apply for an HPMV higher mass permit below).

gross vehicle mass

gross combination mass (where applicable)

brake capacity

draw bar rating / draw beam rating (where applicable)

5th wheel mount rating (where applicable)

maximum front axle group mass (or rating at kingpin)

maximum rear axle group mass

maximum towed mass braked (where applicable)

tyre rating

roll stability control (RSC): all trailers must have RSC fitted and active, and

any modifications to the truck frontal protection have been made or
approved by the original truck manufacturer.
The certifier signing the attributes check sheet is responsible for ensuring
that all required information is included.
What does the
Transport
Agency check?
When processing a higher mass permit application, the Transport Agency
checks that the applied for mass does not exceed the lowest of any of the
vehicle’s safe design limits, as stated on the attributes check sheet for that
vehicle.
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D1.2 Vehicle attributes check
Static roll
threshold (SRT)
continued
The attributes check also assesses whether the vehicle is required to have a
static roll threshold (SRT) of 0.35g or 0.4g (trailers without EBS/RSC).
If the load is a closed container, an SRT compliance certificate is accepted
only if it specifies uniform density.
Mixed freight may be used only if the load is visible and the status can be
verified.
Dimensional
accuracy
Dimensional accuracy is the responsibility of the operator.
More
information
For more information on vehicle attributes checks, refer to Memo 70A: High
productivity and overweight permit attributes checks on the Transport
Agency’s website at www.nzta.govt.nz.
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Chapter D2: Calculating maximum mass and
mass distribution
Overview
About this
section
This chapter describes how to calculate what mass and mass distribution to
apply for when completing an HPMV higher mass permit application.
In this chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
See page
D2.1 Calculating maximum total mass applied for without
axle weight flexibility
D2-2
D2.2 HPMV mass limits for axle and axle set types
D2-4
D2.3 Checking the vehicle’s mass distribution
D2-6
D2.4 Table for checking HPMV mass distribution
D2-10
D2.5 Calculating axle weight flexibility
D2-12
D2.6 Tables for calculating Class1 axle weight flexibility
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D2.1 Calculating maximum total mass applied for
without axle weight flexibility
Introduction
When applying for an HPMV higher mass permit, the maximum mass limits
that can be applied for are the limits prescribed in part B of schedule 2 of the
VDAM Rule.
Applicants have the option to apply with or without axle weight flexibility.
Axle weight flexibility may be appropriate for loads that are difficult to
distribute uniformly and precisely across all axles.
This section explains how to calculate the maximum mass that can be
applied for under an HPMV higher mass permit when there is no axle weight
flexibility.
Calculating
mass with
AWF
If you wish to apply for a higher mass permit with axle weight flexibility
(AWF), see section D2.5 Calculating axle weight flexibility below.
Procedure
The maximum mass that you can apply for depends on the number and types
of axle on the vehicle.
Follow these steps to calculate the total mass you can apply for when there is
no axle weight flexibility.
Step
1
Action
Consider the first axle/axle set on your vehicle and look it up in
section D2.2 HPMV mass limits for axle and axle set types below.
Note: Axles are counted from the front of the vehicle or
combination.
2
Take note of the maximum mass allowed for the axle(s) and/or
axle set.
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all axle/axle sets in the vehicle or
combination.
4
Check the distribution of mass along the vehicle and make any
adjustments.
Note: Mass limits on individual axles or axle sets often need to be
reduced to avoid exceeding the mass limits on groups of axles.
See D2.3 Checking the vehicle’s mass distribution below.
5
Add up the total limits for the axle/axle sets in each unit of the
vehicle.
These are the figures you will need to enter into the Total Unit
Mass (kg) fields on the permit application form.
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Procedure
(continued)
Step
6
Action
For each unit, check that the total unit mass (kg) is less than or
equal to the gross vehicle mass (GVM) of the unit.
If the total unit mass exceeds the GVM, make appropriate
adjustments until it is less than or equal to the GVM.
7
Two checks
Add up the mass of all the axle/axle sets for the vehicle or
combination.
Note: This will be the figure you enter in the Total Mass Applied
For (kg) field on the application form.
There are two checks on the total mass applied for. It must equal both of:
 the sum of the total unit mass for all units, and
 the sum of the mass (kg) for each axle.
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D2.2 HPMV mass limits for axle and axle set types
Introduction
This section describes the mass limits allowed on different combinations of
axles and axle sets.
The mass limits reproduced in the tables below are specified in schedule 2,
part B of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 (the
VDAM Rule).
Single axle or
axle set
A set of two axles less than 1 metre from the centre of the first to the centre
of the last axle is counted as a single axle. This table shows the mass limits
of such axles and axle sets depending on the tyre type.
Tyre type
Total limit (kg)
Standard tyres (S)
6000
Single Large tyres (SL)
7200
Twin tyres (T)
8800
Note:
‘Single standard-tyred axle’ means a single-tyred axle fitted with tyres smaller
than:
 a manufacturer's designated tyre section width of 330mm and a rim
diameter of 24 inches at the bead seat; or

a manufacturer's designated tyre section width of 355mm and a rim
diameter of 19.5 inches at the bead seat.
‘Single large-tyred axle’ means a single-tyred axle that is not a single
standard-tyred axle.
Tandem axle
set
A tandem axle set consists of two axles that are more than 1 metre but less
than 2 metres from the centre of the first to the centre of the last axle.
Note: The 2-metre maximum does not apply to twin steer axle sets.
This table shows the mass limits of a tandem axle set depending on tyre
type.
Tyre type
Limit per axle (kg)
Total limit for set (kg)
Standard + Standard
(Twin Steer)
5400
10,800
Standard + standard
6000
11,000
Standard +
Single Large tyre
5400
12,000
Standard +
Twin tyre
5400
6600
13,300
8800
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Tandem axle
set
(continued)
Tyre type
Limit per axle (kg)
Single Large + Single
Large
(Twin Steer)
5400
10,800
Single Large + Single
Large
6600
13,000
Twin + Twin
8800
Single Large +
Twin
Tri-axle sets
Total limit for set (kg)
 15,000 if spacing is
<1.3m
 16,000 if spacing is
>= 1.3m
7200
 13,600 with 60/40
load share
8800
 14,500 with 55/45
load share
A tri-axle set consists of three axles spaced more than 2 metres but less than
3 metres from the centre of the first to the centre of the last axle.
This table shows the mass limits of a tri-axle set depending on tyre type.
Tyre type
Limit per axle (kg)
Total limit for set (kg)
Single Large + Single
Large + Single Large
6600
 16,000 if space 2.0
to 2.39 metres
Twin + Twin + Twin
7000
 18,000 if space 2.4
to 2.49 metres
 19,000 if space 2.5
to 3.0m
Quad-axle
sets
A quad-axle set consists of four axles spaced not less than 3.75 m and not
more than 4 metres from the centre of the first to the centre of the last axle.
This table shows the mass limits of a quad-axle set depending on tyre type.
Tyre type
Single Large + Single Large +
Single Large + Single Large
Limit per axle
(kg)
6000
Twin + Twin + Twin + Twin
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D2.3 Checking the vehicle’s mass distribution
Introduction
Requirement
Example
The VDAM Rule sets limits for the mass that may be distributed across any
two axles or axle sets in a vehicle. This section describes how to check this.
The rule restricts the maximum allowed sum of the mass on any two or more
axles that together do not constitute a single:

tandem axle set

tri-axle set, or

quad-axle set.
For example, this vehicle has ten axles, which are grouped into four axle
sets.
Under the rule there are restrictions on the total mass of the following axle
combinations:
Critical axle
combinations

1–3, 1–4, 1–5, 1–6, 1–7, 1–8, 1–9, 1–10

2–3, 2–4, 2–5, 2–6, 2–7, 2–8, 2–9, 2–10

3–6, 3–7, 3–8, 3–9, 3–10

4–6, 4–7, 4–8, 4–9, 4–10

5–6, 5–7, 5–8, 5–9, 5–10

6–8, 6–9, 6–10

7–8, 7–9, 7–10
The Transport Agency has identified critical axle combinations for each
vehicle type. If the mass distribution is below the limit over these
combinations, then it is likely to be within the mass limitations contained in
the VDAM Rule. These combinations are shown in the following pages.
Note: The critical axle groups are a quick reference guide for compliance with
the VDAM Rule. To confirm compliance, it is necessary to check the actual
critical axle group measurements for each vehicle against the requirements of
the VDAM Rule schedule 2, part B, tables 1 to 6.
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Critical axles
for vehicle
type
continued
This table shows the critical axles for different types of vehicle.
Vehicle
R12T22
Critical axles (counted from front of vehicle)
 1 to 3 (Truck)
 2 to 5 (Central four)
 2 to 7 (Back six)
 4 to 7 (Trailer)
 1 to 7 (Whole combination)
R22T22
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 6 (Central four)
 3 to 8 (Back six)
 5 to 8 (Trailer)
 1 to 8 (Whole combination)
R22T23
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 6 (Central four)
 3 to 9 (Back seven)
 5 to 9 (Trailer)
 1 to 9 (Whole combination)
R23T22
 1 to 5 (Truck)
 2 to 5 (Truck)
 3 to 7 (Central five)
 3 to 9 (Back seven)
 6 to 9 (Trailer)
 1 to 9 (Whole combination)
R23T23
 1 to 5 (Truck)
 2 to 5 (Truck)
 3 to 7 (Central five)
 3 to 10 (Back eight)
 6 to 10 (Trailer)
 1 to 10 (Whole combination)
A124
 2 to 7 (Back six)
 1 to 7 (Whole combination)
A134
 2 to 8 (Back seven)
 1 to 8 (Whole combination)
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Critical axles
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type
(continued)
Vehicle
A223
continued
Critical axles (counted from front of vehicle)
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 7 (Back five)
 4 to 7 (Back four)
 1 to 7 (Whole combination)
A224
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 1 to 8 (Whole combination)
A234
 1 to 5 (Truck)
 2 to 5 (Truck)
 2 to 6 (Central five)
 3 to 9 (Back seven)
 1 to 9 (Whole combination)
B1222
 2 to 5 (Central four axles)
 4 to 7 (Back four axles)
 2 to 7 (Back six)
 1 to 7 (Whole combination)
B1232
 2 to 6 (Central five)
 4 to 8 (Back five)
 2 to 8 (Back seven)
 1 to 8 (Whole combination)
B1233
 2 to 6 (Central five)
 4 to 9 (Back six)
 2 to 9 (Back eight)
 1 to 9 (Whole combination)
B2223
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 6 (Central four)
 3 to 9 (Back seven)
 5 to 9 (Back five)
 1 to 9 (Whole combination)
B2232
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 7 (Central five)
 3 to 9 (Back seven)
 5 to 9 (Back five)
 1 to 9 (Whole combination)
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Critical axles
for vehicle
type
(continued)
Vehicle
continued
Critical axles (counted from front of vehicle)
B2233
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 7 (Central five)
 3 to 10 (Back eight)
 5 to 10 (Back six)
 1 to 10 (Whole combination)
B2243
 1 to 4 (Truck)
 2 to 4 (Truck)
 3 to 8 (Central six)
 3 to 11 (Back nine)
 5 to 11 (Back seven)
 1 to 11 (Whole combination)
Procedure
Follow these steps to check the mass distribution of the vehicle.
Step
Action
1
Select a critical axle combination to check.
2
Add up the mass of all the axles in the combination.
3
Measure the distance between the first and last axles in the
critical axle combination.
Note: Measurement is from the centre of the wheel on the first
axle in the critical combination to the centre of the wheel on the
last axle.
4
Look up the distance from step 3 in the table in section D2.4
below and check the mass you calculated in step 2 against the
mass shown in the table for that distance.
5
If the mass you calculated
is...
Then...
less than or equal to the
mass allowed in the table
the mass distribution over the
combination is okay.
greater than the mass
allowed in the table
the mass distribution over the
combination exceeds the
allowed limit. You must
reduce the mass on one or
more of the axles.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of the critical axle combinations
until you have checked all the critical axle combinations.
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D2.4 Table for checking HPMV mass distribution
Table
Use this table to find the maximum mass allowable by distance.
Note: This is Table 6 in part B of schedule 2 of the VDAM Rule.
Distance between axles/axle sets
Maximum allowed mass for the
combination (kg)
1.8m but less than 2.0m
15,500
2.0m but less than 2.5m
16,000
2.5m but less than 3.0m
17,500
3.0m but less than 3.3m
19,000
3.3m but less than 3.6m
20,000
3.6m but less than 4.0m
21,000
4.0m but less than 4.4m
22,000
4.4m but less than 4.5m
23,000
4.5m but less than 4.7m
23,500
4.7m but less than 5.0m
24,000
5.0m but less than 5.4m
25,000
5.4m but less than 5.5m
26,000
5.5m but less than 5.8m
26,500
5.8m but less than 6.0m
27,000
6.0m but less than 6.5m
28,000
6.5m but less than 7.0m
29,500
7.0m but less than 7.5m
31,000
7.5m but less than 8.0m
32,500
8.0m but less than 8.5m
34,000
8.5m but less than 9.0m
35,000
9.0m but less than 9.5m
36,000
9.5m but less than 10.0m
37,000
10.0m but less than 10.5m
38,000
10.5m but less than 11.0m
39,000
11.0m but less than 11.5m
40,000
11.5m but less than 12.0m
41,000
12.0m but less than 12.5m
42,000
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Table,
continued
Distance between axles/axle sets
Maximum allowed mass for the
combination (kg)
12.5m but less than 13.0m
43,000
13.0m but less than 13.5m
44,000
13.5m but less than 14.0m
45,000
14.0m but less than 14.5m
46,000
14.5m but less than 15.0m
47,000
15.0m but less than 15.5m
48,000
15.5m but less than 16.0m
49,000
16.0m but less than 16.5m
50,000
16.5m but less than 17.0m
51,000
17.0m but less than 17.5m
52,000
17.5m but less than 18.0m
53,000
18.0m but less than 18.5m
54,000
18.5m but less than 19.0m
55,000
19.0m but less than 19.5m
56,000
19.5m but less than 20.0m
57,000
20.0m but less than 20.5m
58,000
20.5m but less than 21.0m
59,000
21.0m but less than 21.5m
60,000
21.5m but less than 22.0m
61,000
22.0m or more
1
continued
62,000 or more1
Note:
1. For distances of more than 22 metres, the maximum allowed mass for a
vehicle combination above 62,000kg increases by 1000kg for each
0.5 metre in distance.
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D2.5 Calculating axle weight flexibility
Introduction
Two AWF
options
Procedure
Axle weight flexibility (AWF) gives operators of HPMVs more choice while still
ensuring the safety of road structures. AWF may be appropriate for loads
that are difficult to distribute uniformly and precisely across all axles. It
allows a higher load on some axles than the limit for vehicles operating
without AWF. However, there is a potential trade-off between the gross mass
that can be achieved and the higher AWF limits. In other words, AWF may
result in reduced maximum gross mass.
There are two options for AWF, as shown in this table:
Option
Description
Class 1
All of the axles, axle sets, and pairs of axle sets are
loaded below or equal to the Class 1 limits, and
flexibility is only required up to these limits.
HPMV
Some of the axles, axle sets, or pairs of axle sets are
loaded above the Class 1 limits up to the maximum
HPMV limits.
Follow these steps to determine your axle weight flexibility.
Step
1
Action
Determine the total mass that you wish the vehicle to carry.
Note: This will be less than the maximum allowed for your vehicle
under the HPMV limits.
2
3
Determine the maximum weight that each axle can carry based on
the type of AWF you are applying for.
If you are
applying for...
then...
Class 1 AWF
use the tables in section
D2.6 Tables for calculating Class1 axle
weight flexibility below
HPMV AWF
use the tables in sections
D2.2 HPMV mass limits for axle and axle
set types and D2.4 Table for checking
HPMV mass distribution above
Make any adjustments necessary to meet the mass distribution
requirements.
Note: Mass limits on individual axles or axle sets often need to be
reduced to avoid exceeding the mass limits on groups of axles.
See D2.3 Checking the vehicle’s mass distribution above.
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D2.6 Tables for calculating Class1 axle weight flexibility
Introduction
The tables in this section are based on tables 1 to 6 in part A of schedule 2
of the VDAM Rule.
The equivalent tables for calculating HPMV AWF can be found in sections
D2.2 HPMV mass limits for axle and axle set types and D2.4 Table for
checking HPMV mass distribution.
Class 1:
Maximum
mass on
individual
axles
This table shows the maximum mass on individual axles according to tyre
type.
A set of two axles less than 1 metre from the centre of the first to the centre
of the last axle is counted as a single axle.
Tyre type
Total limit (kg)
Single standard tyres
in a twin-steer or in a tandem axle set with a twin
or single large tyred axle
5400
in any other axle set
6000
Single large tyres
in a twin-steer axle set
5400
in a quad-axle set
5500
in a tandem set with two single large-tyred axles or
in a tandem set with a single standard-tyred axle or
in a tri-axle set
6600
any other axle set
7200
Twin-tyres
in a quad-axle set
5500
in a tri-axle set
6600
in any other axle set
8200
Oscillating axle
in any axle set
9500
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Class 1:
Maximum
mass on two
axles in a
tandem axle
set
This table shows the maximum mass on two axles in a tandem axle set.
A tandem axle set consists of two axles that are more than 1 metre but less
than 2 metres from the centre of the first to the centre of the last axle.
Note: The 2-metre maximum does not apply to twin steer axle sets.
Tyre type
Total limit (kg)
Two single standard tyres
in a twin-steer set
10,800
not in a twin-steer set
11,000
Two single large tyres
in a twin-steer axle set
10,800
not in a twin-steer
13,000
Two twin-tyres
spaced less than 1.3m from first axle to last
14,500
spaced 1.3m or more but less than 1.8m from first
axle to last
15,000
spaced 1.8m or more from first axle to last
15,500
Twin-tyred axle
with a single large-tyred axle and 60/40 load share
13,600
with a single large-tyred axle and 55/45 load share
14,500
Other combinations
Single standard-tyred with oscillating axle
13,000
Single standard-tyred with a single large-tyred axle
or a twin-tyred axle
12,000
Two oscillating axles
15,000
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Class 1:
Maximum
sum of axle
mass in a triaxle set
This table shows the maximum sum of axle mass in a tri-axle set.
A tri-axle set consists of three axles spaced more than 2 metres but less than
3 metres from the centre of the first to the centre of the last axle.
Tyre type
Total limit (kg)
Three oscillating axles, three twin-tyred axles or three single
large-tyred axles:
spaced 2.5m or more from first axle to last
18,000
spaced 2.4m or more and less than 2.5m from first
axle to last
17,500
spaced 2m or more and less than 2.4m from first
axle to last
15,500
Class 1:
Maximum
sum of axle
mass in a
quad axle set
A quad-axle set consists of four axles spaced not less than 3.75 metres and
not more than 4 metres from the centre of the first to the centre of the last
axle.
Class 1: Other
combinations
This table shows the maximum sum of axle mass on any two or more axles
that together do not constitute a single tandem axle set, a single tri-axle set,
or a single quad-axle set, where the distance from the centre of the first axle
to the centre of the last axle is 1 metre or more but less than 1.8 metres
(including maximum gross mass).
The maximum sum of axle mass in a quad-axle set for either four twin-tyred
axles or four single large-tyred axles is 20,000kg.
Tyre type
Total limit (kg)
Two single standard axles
10,800
Two single large-tyred axles
12,000
A single standard-tyred axle with a single largetyred axle or a single twin-tyred axle
12,000
Any other two or more axles
14,500
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Class 1: Mass
distribution
Use this table to find the maximum weight allowable by distance between
axles/axle sets in a combination where Class 1 axle weight flexibility applies.
(See section D2.3 Checking the vehicle’s mass distribution above for how to
use this table.
Note: This is table 6 from part A of schedule 2 of the VDAM Rule.
Distance between axles/axle sets
Maximum allowed mass for
the combination (kg)
1.8m but less than 2.5m
15,500
2.5m but less than 3.0m
17,500
3.0m but less than 3.3m
19,000
3.3m but less than 3.6m
20,000
3.6m but less than 4.0m
21,000
4.0m but less than 4.4m
22,000
4.4m but less than 4.7m
23,000
4.7m but less than 5.1m
24,000
5.1m but less than 5.4m
25,000
5.4m but less than 5.8m
26,000
5.8m but less than 6.4m
27,000
6.4m but less than 7.0m
28,000
7.0m but less than 7.6m
29,000
7.6m but less than 8.2m
30,000
8.2m but less than 8.8m
31,000
8.8m but less than 9.4m
32,000
9.4m but less than 10.0m
33,000
10.0m but less than 10.8m
34,000
10.8m but less than 11.6m
35,000
11.6m but less than 12.0m
36,000
12.0m but less than 12.5m
37,000
12.5m but less than 13.2m
38,000
13.2m but less than 14.0m
39,000
14.0m but less than 14.8m
40,000
14.8m but less than 15.2m
41,000
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Class 1: Mass
distribution
(continued)
Distance between axles/axle sets
Maximum allowed mass for
the combination (kg)
15.2m but less than 15.6m
42,000
15.6m but less than 16.0m
43,000
16.0m or more
44,000
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Chapter D3: How to apply for an HPMV
higher mass permit
Overview
About this
chapter
Help
In this chapter
This chapter describes how to apply for an HPMV higher mass permit. It gives
an overview of the permitting process and contains procedures and
guidelines for obtaining required documents and completing the online
application form.
If you require help in completing the application form, call or visit your
nearest Transport Agency regional office, or call the Transport Agency’s call
centre on (0800) 699 000.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
See page
D3.1 Overview diagram of higher mass permitting process
D3-2
D3.2 Multiple vehicle applications for identical vehicles
D3-4
D3.3 Prerequisite tasks before you apply
D3-5
D3.4 Where to apply
D3-7
D3.5 Registering a user account
D3-8
D3.6 Registering a company
D3-10
D3.7 Managing registered companies
D3-14
D3.8 Applying for a permit
D3-19
D3.9 Submitting the application form
D3-27
D3.10 Managing your applications
D3-30
D3.11 Permit fee and processing time
D3-33
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D3.1 Overview diagram of higher mass permitting process
Diagram 1:
Applying for a
permit
This diagram shows the steps involved in applying for an HPMV higher mass permit.
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D3.1 Overview diagram of higher mass permitting process
Diagram 2:
Processing an
application
continued
This diagram shows at a high level the steps involved when the Transport Agency processes an HPMV higher mass permit
application.
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D3.2 Multiple vehicle applications for identical vehicles
Introduction
You may apply for an HPMV higher mass permit for multiple identical
vehicles on the same application form. This section explains the
requirements that must be met for vehicles to be considered identical.
Number of
vehicles per
application
You can apply for only one prime mover per application.
Requirements
To be considered identical, units must meet the following requirements:
You can apply for up to five identical trailer units per application.

units must have:
 identical axle spacings
 the same tyre size
 identical inner and outer wheel tracks

all units in the combination (including the prime mover) must have, for
the load applied for, sufficient:
 GVM
 axle ratings
 maximum towed mass (MTM), GCM, 5th wheel, tow ball ratings, etc.,
where applicable*, and
 brake capacity.
* For example, if there is no 5th wheel fitted, there is no reason to have a 5th wheel
rating.
Enforcement of
identical
vehicle criteria
Axle spacings must be truly identical. The Commercial Vehicle Investigation
Unit (CVIU) of the police enforces these requirements and breaches may
result in fines.
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D3.3 Prerequisite tasks before you apply
Introduction
Before you complete the online application form, you need to gather
information about your vehicle and your permit requirements. You also need
to obtain required documents that must be attached to each application. This
section explains these preliminary tasks.
Note: It is advisable to have all necessary information and documents at
hand when completing the application form. If you apply for a permit as an
unregistered user, you will not be able to save your application and return to
it later. (For details on how to register, see section D3.5 Registering a user
account below.)
Preliminary
tasks
The prerequisite tasks before you complete the application form are:
1. Calculating maximum mass and mass distribution
2. Obtaining HPMV attributes check sheets for each unit
3. Preparing route information, and
4. Obtaining a pro-forma design or PBS report for your vehicle if also
applying for an overlength permit (see Part E: HPMV overlength permits
in this volume of the manual).
These preliminary tasks are described in more detail below.
1. Calculating
mass
Before you complete the application form, you should determine the
following:

whether you require axle weight flexibility (AWF) and what type (Class 1
or HPMV)

the total mass you are applying for, and

the mass distribution over the axles of your vehicle.
See Chapter D2: Calculating maximum mass and mass distribution above for
detailed information on how to calculate the total mass and mass
distribution for your vehicle.
2. Obtaining
HPMV
attributes
check sheets
Every HPMV permit application must be accompanied by a separate HPMV
attributes check sheet for each vehicle unit.
You can obtain attributes check sheets from Transport Agency approved
heavy vehicle specialist certifiers. The sheets must be completed and signed
by a specialist certifier to demonstrate that the vehicle meets safety
requirements.
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D3.3 Prerequisite tasks before you apply
continued
2. Obtaining
HPMV
attributes
check sheets
(continued)
A list of Transport Agency approved heavy vehicle specialist certifiers can be
found at www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/heavy-vehicle-specialist-certifiers/.
3. Preparing
route
information
You may apply for a single route or for multiple routes on one application.
Detailed route information must be attached in a separate document to the
application.
For details on what certifiers assess, see section D1.2 Vehicle attributes
check in chapter D1 above.
An acceptable format for the route information document is a list of all roads
and highways between the starting point of the journey and your destination.
If you are applying for multiple routes, you must specify all roads and
highways for each separate route. You may wish to use directions
information from Google Maps (or a similar map tool) for help in collating
your route details.
Acceptable file types to attach are MS Word documents, PDF or image files up
to a maximum size of 20MB.
4. Obtaining a
pro-forma
design or PBS
report
If you also need an HPMV overlength permit (generally if your vehicle is
longer than 20 metres), you can apply for the overlength permit at the same
time as applying for the higher mass permit.
Required attachments with overlength permit applications are either:

an image of the relevant pro-forma design with the dimensions of your
vehicle, or

a PBS report.
For details about pro-forma vehicle designs and PBS reports and where to get
them from, see Part E: HPMV overlength permits in this volume of the
manual.
Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you have the required information and
documents available when you apply for a higher mass permit:
 The total mass you wish to apply for and the individual mass for each
axle
 Electronic copies of the HPMV attributes check sheets for each vehicle
unit
 An electronic copy of detailed route information, and
 If you are also applying for an overlength permit, electronic copies of
either a pro-forma design diagram with your vehicle’s measurements or a
PBS report.
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D3.4 Where to apply
‘Truck Permit
Portal’
You can access the application form for HPMV higher mass and overlength
permits on the Transport Agency’s ‘Truck Permit Portal’ at
https://hpmvpermits.nzta.govt.nz/.
Two options:
registered or
unregistered
user
The online application system enables permit applicants to apply either as a
registered or unregistered user. Registration is not compulsory but is
recommended for applicants who regularly require HPMV higher mass or
overlength permits.
Benefits of
registering a
user account
Registering a user account provides the following benefits:
Alternative
application
form

common details are populated automatically

vehicle information can be stored in the system and reused

draft applications can be saved and completed in stages, and

the status of submitted applications can be monitored.
Applicants unable to use the online application process can use a PDF
application form.
The PDF application can be accessed on the Permits page of the Truck Permit
Portal via the link circled below.
Alternatively, applicants can request a copy of the HPMV permit application
form by contacting the Transport Agency on 0800 699 000.
Guidance on
how to apply
The following sections provide guidance on how to register a user account,
register company and vehicle details, and complete the online application
form.
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D3.5 Registering a user account
Why register a
user account?
If you regularly need to apply for HPMV higher mass or overlength permits,
registering a user account on the Truck Permit Portal will streamline the
application process. See Benefits of registering a user account on the
previous page.
How to
register a user
account
Follow the steps below to register a user account.
Step
Action
1
Access the Truck Permit Portal at https://hpmvpermits.nzta.govt.nz/.
2
On the Welcome page, click on Register.
Result: The Register page opens.
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How to register a user account (continued)
Step
Action
3
Complete the fields on the Register
page with your details.
Note: Fields marked with an asterisk
(*) are mandatory.
4
When you have completed all fields, click Register.
Result: You will receive an email notifying you that your account has been
created pending approval by the Transport Agency. The Transport Agency may
contact you to verify your account details before confirming your account.
Next steps
When your account is approved, the next steps are to register a company and
create a vehicle units library. This is explained in sections D3.6 and D3.7
below.
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D3.6 Registering a company
Introduction
Registering a company enables you to save company information for reuse.
The application form will be automatically populated with this information
every time you apply for a permit under your saved company’s name.
How to
register a
company
Follow the steps below to register a company.
Step
Note: You must have registered a user account before you can register a
company. See section D3.5 Registering a user account above.
Action
1
Access the Truck Permit Portal at https://hpmvpermits.nzta.govt.nz/.
2
Enter your email address and password and click Login.
Result: The Welcome page for registered users opens.
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How to register a company (continued)
Step
Action
3
On the Welcome page, click Manage your Companies.
Result: The Your Companies page opens.
4
On the Your Companies page, click Register a new company.
Result: The Register a new company page opens.
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How to register a company (continued)
Step
5
Action
On the Register a new company page enter the required information.
Note: The person whose name you enter in the Contact Name field will have
permission to submit applications on behalf of the registered company.
If you wish to register more people with authority to apply for permits, see How to
request access for additional members in section D3.7 Managing registered
companies below.
6
When you have entered all required information, click Save.
Result: The Your Companies page opens showing your registered company.
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Deleting
registered
companies
If you wish to remove a registered company from the system, please email
the Transport Agency at [email protected] with the company details
and request they remove the company.
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D3.7 Managing registered companies
Introduction
When you have registered your company, you can:

edit your company details

request access for additional people (called company ‘members’) so they
may apply for permits, and

register vehicle unit details.
This section describes how to do these things.
How to edit
company details
Step
1
Follow the steps below to edit details of a registered company.
Action
Log in to the Truck Permit Portal and click Manage your Companies on the Welcome
page.
Result: The Your Companies page opens.
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How to edit company details (continued)
Step
2
Action
On the Your Companies page, click on the blue company name.
Result: The company dashboard page opens.
3
On the company dashboard page, click Edit.
Result: The Editing Company page with your company’s details opens.
4
On the Editing Company page change the details you wish to update and then click
Save.
Result: Your new company details are now saved in the system.
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How to request
access for
additional
members
Step
When you first register your company, only the nominated contact person
has permission to submit applications for your company.
To add additional members to your company so that they may apply for
permits, follow the steps below.
Action
1
Login to the Truck Permit Portal and click on Manage your Companies on the
Welcome page.
Result: The Your Companies page opens.
2
On the Your Companies page, click Request Access.
Result: An email opens in your email application. Note that the email already
has an address and a subject line.
If a warning prompts you for permission to access your system before the email
opens, click Allow or OK.
3
In the body of the email, include the following:
 Name and contact details of the person(s) you wish to authorise to apply for
permits on behalf of your company
 The names and TSL number of the company or companies you wish to give
the new members access to, and
 Your contact details.
4
When you have included all the above information in your email, click Send.
5
The Transport Agency will contact you to verify your request before enabling
access to new members.
Note: All persons registered as company members must have their own user
account to access company and vehicle information. See section D3.5
Registering a user account above.
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How to
register units
Registering units saves time when you apply for a permit and automatically
populates unit details fields on the application form.
Follow the steps below to register vehicle units.
Step
1
Action
Login to the Truck Permit Portal and click on Manage your Companies on the
Welcome page.
Result: The Your Companies page opens.
2
On the Your Companies page, click on the blue company name.
Result: The company dashboard page opens.
3
On the company dashboard page, click on Registered Units.
Result: The Registered Units section expands on the page.
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How to register units (continued)
Step
Action
4
Click on Register a unit at the bottom of the Registered Units section.
Result: The Register a new Unit page opens.
5
On the Register a new unit page, fill in the details for the unit you want to
register.
6
When you have completed all details, click Save.
Result: You can now select a saved unit when you apply for a permit, which will
automatically complete unit details fields on the application form.
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D3.8 Applying for a permit
Introduction
This section provides guidance and tips for completing and submitting a
permit application.
Registration
not a
prerequisite
You can apply for a permit either as a registered or unregistered user.
How to access
the application
form
Follow the steps below to access the permit application form.
Step
Action
1
Go to the Transport Agency’s online ‘Truck Permit Portal’ at
https://hpmvpermits.nzta.govt.nz/.
2
If you are a registered user, log on with your email address and password.
3
On the Welcome page, click on Permits in the top navigation bar.
Result: The Permits page opens.
4
On the Permits page, click on Online HPMV Permit Application.
Result: The High Productivity Motor Vehicle Permit Application page opens.
5
Read the notes on the following pages for guidance on how to complete the
application form.
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Notes on
Step 1 – Permit
information
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This is the Step 1 – Permit Information page:
The the following notes and tips on entering information on this page:
Field
Notes and tips on what to enter
Required fields (*)
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
The system will not advance to the next step if
required fields are left blank or incomplete.
Next step
When you have completed this step of the
application process, click Next Step to progress to
the next step in the process.
Save as Draft
This option (shown in the image above) is only
available to registered users. Unregistered users
are not able to save a partially completed
application.
Pro-forma/Non Proforma
This applies only if you are applying for an HPMV
overlength permit as well as for a higher mass
permit. If you require only a higher mass permit,
select N/A.
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Notes on
Step 2 –
General
information
continued
This is the Step 2 – General Information page:
See the notes and tips on the next page.
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Notes on
Step 2 –
General
information
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Field
Notes and tips on what to enter
Select a company
This option is available only to registered users.
Selecting a saved company automatically fills in the
company details fields at the top of the page.
Region
If travelling through more than one region, select
the region where your journey starts.
Date Permit Required
The date you require the permit for must be at
least 10 working days from the date of application.
Route Description
You need to enter only general ‘from—to’
information in the Route Description field.
However, you must attach a separate document
with detailed route information (see 3. Preparing
route information in section D3.3 above).
# Units
You may specify up to five identical units per
application (see section D3.2 Multiple vehicle
applications for identical vehicles above).
Number format
You must enter numerical values to two decimal
places and without commas, as shown in the
example below:
Load
You must select ‘Divisible’. Indivisible loads are not
eligible for HPMV permits.
Axle Weight
Flexibility
See section D2.5 Calculating axle weight flexibility
above if you are unsure whether to apply with or
without axle weight flexibility.
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Notes on
Steps 3 and 4 –
Unit
information
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The application system generates a separate unit information page for each
unit you specified on the General Information page. If you selected, for
example, four units, you need to complete four separate unit information
pages like the one shown below.
See the notes and tips below:
Field
Notes and tips on what to enter
Select a unit
This option is available only to registered users
with saved unit information. Selecting a saved unit
automatically completes the fields that you have
saved information for.
Definitions
See Part I: Definitions and Glossary in this volume
of the manual for definitions of total unit mass,
GCM and GVM.
Alternatively, click on Help & Information in the top
right part of the page.
Axle mass
See Chapter D2: Calculating maximum mass and
mass distribution for guidance on calculating axle
masses with or without axle weight flexibility.
Note: The application system only accepts values
equal to or greater than 1000kg.
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Notes on
Steps 3 and 4 –
Unit
information
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Field
Notes and tips on what to enter
Tyre size
To select tyre sizes, click Select.
A pop-up box with a drop-down list of available tyre
sizes appears. Scroll to find the tyre size of your vehicle,
select it and click Save.
Spacing from
previous
Axle spacings must be
measured on the laden
vehicle from the centre of
the first axle to the centre
of the last axle.
Troubleshooting
If the system does not advance to the next page when
you click Next Step, then one or more fields have either
missing or incomplete information.
To identify the error, scroll through the page and correct
any errors until the red outlines around fields disappear.
Tip: A common error is not entering numbers in the
required format with two decimal places, as shown in
the example below.
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Notes on
Step 5 –
Attachments
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In this step you attach required documents to your application by clicking
Browse and selecting relevant files from your system.
See the notes and tips below:
Field
Notes and tips on what to enter
What to attach
See section D3.3 Prerequisite tasks before you apply
for details about documents that must be attached to
a permit application.
Attachment
description
When you have attached a file, select the relevant
attachment description next to it. The attachment
descriptions are a prompt to attach the right
documents. The options when you click on the down
arrow vary depending on the permit type you have
applied for.
For example, if you have applied for a higher mass
and pro-forma overlength permit, then a description
of the required attachment is displayed, as shown
here:
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Notes on
Step 5 –
Attachments
(continued)
Next step
continued
Field
Notes and tips on what to enter
Additional
attachments
If you need to attach additional files (for example if
you have applied for a permit for multiple identical
units and need to attach more HPMV attributes check
sheets), click Add another attachment, circled in red
below:
Removing
attachments
To remove an attachment, click
attachment description.
next to the
When you have completed all parts of the application form, the next step is
to submit your application – see section D3.9 on the next page.
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D3.9 Submitting the application form
Before you can
submit your
application
Before you can submit your application, you must:
1. Accept the Transport Agency’s privacy statement, and
2. Declare that the information you have provided is true and correct.
1. Privacy
statement
The following privacy statement automatically appears in a pop-up window:
Read the statement and click Accept to advance to the Submit page.
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2. Declaration
continued
By ticking the check box on the Submit page, you declare that the
information you provided in the application is true and correct.
Note: The Save as New Application and Save as Draft options shown above
are available only to registered users.
Important note
for third party
applicants
Third party applicants (agents or consultants) applying for an HPMV permit
on behalf of a transport operator must ensure that they forward all relevant
information, terms and conditions to the eventual user of the permit.
Submitting the
application
When you are satisfied that all information is complete and correct, click
Submit Application.
Result: The next page displays a message as shown below that your
application has been submitted successfully. You also receive an automatic
summary email (shown on the next page).
Note: If you do not get a confirmation message or the summary email, the
Transport Agency has not received your application.
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Summary email
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After submitting a permit application, you receive an automatic email
confirming that the Transport Agency has received your application. The
summary email looks like this:
The email includes a unique reference number (circled in red above). This
number allows you to track the progress of your application (see section
D3.10 Managing your applications below).
The email also has:

copies of all attachments you submitted with your permit application, and

a PDF file (sample below) that contains a summary of all the information
you provided with your application, which you can retain for your records.
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D3.10 Managing your applications
Introduction
As a registered user, you can:

access details of all your applications (including processed, declined,
draft or recently submitted applications)

apply filters to help you find applications, and

check the status of an application.
This section describes how to do these things.
Accessing your
applications
To access your applications, log in to the Truck Permit Portal and click on
Manage your Applications:
Result: The Submitted Applications page opens, which displays a list of all
your applications (outlined in red below):
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Applying
filters to find
applications
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You can make it easier to find applications by applying filters to display only
specific applications, for example applications for a particular region or draft
applications.
To do this, enter a keyword or select relevant filters on the Submitted
Applications page and click Apply Filters.
Result: The system will only display relevant applications.
Checking the
status of
applications
To check the status of applications, access your applications as described
above. In the list of applications note the Status column (outlined in red
below), which indicates the status of an application.
Status indicators are as follows:
Status
Description
Application in progress – not submitted yet
Application has been successfully submitted and is
being processed by the Transport Agency
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Checking the
status of
applications
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Status
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Description
Application has been approved and the Transport
Agency has issued a permit
The Transport Agency has declined the application
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D3.11 Permit fee and processing time
Permit fees
For the standard permit fees, see section A1.5 in Part A: Introduction to
VDAM permits in this volume of the manual.
Permit
processing
time
The Transport Agency makes every effort to process HPMV higher mass
permit applications as quickly as possibly.
In general, higher mass permits are issued within 10 working days.
However, the Transport Agency cannot guarantee that it will be able to meet
this timeframe. Some aspects of the permit issuing process are outside the
control of the Transport Agency, for example, if approvals from local road
controlling authorities are required.
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