Restricted Access Vehicle
Special Purpose Vehicle
Standard
Operating Conditions
Version
April 2014
Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating Conditions
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Table of Contents
Clause
1. APPLICATION
1.1
Vehicles to which the “Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating Conditions” Apply
2. COMPLYING WITH LICENSING CONDITIONS
3. COMPULSORY WA HEAVY VEHICLE ACCREDITATION
4. MASS LIMITS
5. DIMENSION LIMITS
6. AXLE SPACING & GROUND CONTACT WIDTH
7. WARNING DEVICES
7.1
Lights
7.2
Warning Signs and Flags
7.3
Additional Warning Devices at Night-time
7.4
Other Markings
8. AREA & ROUTE CONDITIONS
8.1
Route Assessment
8.2
Damage
8.3
Approved Roads or Areas
8.4
Restricted Roads or Areas
8.5
Approved Roads in Restricted Areas
8.6
Restricted Bridges
8.7
Bridges Requiring Video Supervision
8.8
Other Agency Approvals
8.9
Minimum Following Distance
9. PILOT & ESCORT REQUIREMENTS
9.1
Number of Pilot and Escort Vehicles
9.2
Standard Pilot and Escort Vehicle Requirements
9.3
Convoy Travel with Pilot and Escort Vehicles
10. CURFEWS
10.1
Night-time Curfews
10.2
Perth and Fremantle Central Zone Curfews
10.3
Metropolitan Curfews
10.4
Public Holiday Curfews
10.5
Poor Visibility
11. SPEED RESTRICTIONS
12. TOWING & LOADING RESTRICTIONS
13. PERMIT SUSPENSION
14. PERMIT AMENDMENTS
APPENDIX 1 - 4
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DEFINITIONS
The following are definitions for terms used in these Operating Conditions. Refer to the definitions in the
Road Traffic Act 1974 and any subsidiary legislation to this Act for the meanings of any terms not defined in
this section. If a definition in the Road Traffic Act 1974 or the subsidiary legislation conflicts with a definition
in this section, the definition in this section prevails for the purpose of these Operating Conditions.
“All Terrain Crane”: means a mobile crane fitted with multiple single axles supported by hydraulic
suspension, typically between three (3) and eight (8) single axles, several of which are steerable axles.
“Central Zones”: means the area within the boundaries of the Perth and Fremantle Central Zones as
depicted in the maps in APPENDIX 1.
“Curfew”: means a period when the movement of an SPV is not permitted.
“Day-time Hours”: means those hours between sunrise and sunset. Sunrise and sunset times can be
obtained from the Perth Observatory website at www.wa.gov.au/perthobs, by contacting the Perth
Observatory on 08 9293 8255, or from the Geoscience Australia website at
www.ga.gov.au/geodesy/astro/sunrise.jsp .
“Friday Long Weekend”: means a weekend extended to three days where the preceding Friday is the
granted Public Holiday.
“Front Projection”: means the distance measured from the front of the lens of the vehicle’s headlights to
the forward most part of the vehicle.
“Licensing Authority”: means a Government Authority responsible for the administration of the vehicle
licensing provisions of the law of the relevant State, Territory or the Commonwealth.
“Local Government Road”: means a road that is under the responsibility of the Local Government of the
district in which it is situated.
“Main Roads Road”: means a road that is under the responsibility of Main Roads WA and identified with a
number that begins with the letter H or M.
“Metropolitan Area”: as depicted in APPENDIX 2, means the area within –
(a)
the northern boundaries of the local government districts of Wanneroo, Swan and Mundaring;
(b)
the eastern boundaries of the local government districts of Wanneroo, Swan, Mundaring,
Kalamunda, Armadale and Serpentine-Jarrahdale;
(c)
the southern boundaries of the local government districts of Serpentine-Jarrahdale and
Rockingham; and
(d)
the Indian Ocean coastline.
“Monday Long Weekend”: means a weekend extended to three days where the following Monday is the
granted Public Holiday.
“Night-time Hours”: means those hours between sunset and sunrise. Sunset and sunrise times can be
obtained from the Perth Observatory website at www.wa.gov.au/perthobs, by contacting the Perth
Observatory on 08 9293 8255, or from the Geoscience Australia website at
www.ga.gov.au/geodesy/astro/sunrise.jsp .
“Peak Traffic Periods”: means the hours of 7:30am to 9:00am and 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
(public holidays excluded).
“Permit”: means a permit issued under Part 4 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002,
which these conditions form part of.
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“Perth Airport District”: means the suburb of Perth Airport, bounded by the surrounding Local Government
suburb borders.
“Posted Speed Limit”: means the speed limit indicated on the speed limit sign or in the absence of a speed
limit sign in a built-up area, 50 kilometres per hour.
“Projection”: means the distance an object extends beyond the normal confines or body of the vehicle to
the front, side or rear.
“RAV”: means Restricted Access Vehicle and includes an SPV.
“RAV Network 2”: means the Restricted Access Vehicle Network 2 of Permitted Roads, published
electronically on Main Roads website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or available on digital disc from Main
Roads Heavy Vehicle Operations.
“Rear Overhang Line”: means the centre of a single axle, single axle group, tandem axle group, tri axle
group or quad axle group nearest to the rear of the vehicle.
“Retro-reflective Material”: means a material that conforms with Class 1 or Class 2 specifications in the
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1906.1:2007 – Retro-reflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control
Purposes.
“Special Purpose Vehicle Bridge Video Supervision Conditions”: means the Bridge Video Supervision
Conditions that apply to a particular Special Purpose Vehicle when stipulated on the permit and are available
on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au .
“SPV”: means a Special Purpose Vehicle to which the “Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating
Conditions” apply, as mentioned in Clause 1 of these Operating Conditions and includes any equipment that
is carried on the vehicle.
“Steer Projection”: means in the case of a Special Purpose Vehicle, the distance measured from the centre
of the steering wheel to the most forward extremity of the vehicle.
“Vehicle Standards”: means the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 2002.
“Vehicle Standards Regulations”: means the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002.
Main Roads Website
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Navigating the Main Roads website is simple. From the home page, enter the “Heavy Vehicles”
section under “Using Roads”. There is a lot of useful information within this section, however in
relation to these operating conditions, enter the “Permits” section and then locate the type of
vehicle that relates to you.
Within this area, you can find all of the up to date information relating to these operating conditions.
Where information relating to these operating conditions is located in a different area of the
website, you will find a note next to the relevant hyperlink that will assist in navigating to the correct
area.
If you require any assistance, contact Main Roads on 138 138.
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1. APPLICATION
1.1
Vehicles to which the “Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating Conditions”
apply
1.1.1
These Operating Conditions apply to a Class 1 Restricted Access Vehicle that is a Special Purpose
Vehicle and is operating under a permit issued subject to the “Special Purpose Vehicle Standard
Operating Conditions”.
1.1.2
For the purpose of these Operating Conditions, the term Special Purpose Vehicle extends to a
vehicle combination consisting of:
(a) A trailer that is built for a special purpose, other than carrying a load, typically known as a plant
trailer, including but not limited to trailers such as a Crushing Plant, Amusement Plant etc., with
or without a low loader dolly; and
(b) A mobile crane towing a trailer, where specific approval has been granted.
1.1.3
These Operating Conditions form part of any permit issued to a vehicle described in this clause.
1.1.4
If a condition specified on the permit conflicts with a condition in these Operating Conditions, the
condition specified on the permit prevails.
2. COMPLYING WITH LICENSING CONDITIONS
Drivers and operators are reminded that in addition to the “Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating
Conditions”, the SPV must be driven in accordance with any conditions of the vehicle’s licence, as imposed
by the relevant Licensing Authority.
3. COMPULSORY WA HEAVY VEHICLE ACCREDITATION
The operator or permit holder must hold a valid Accreditation Certificate issued under Regulation 23(2) of the
Vehicle Standards Regulations, unless the vehicle type is exempt from the accreditation requirements by the
Commissioner of Main Roads.
Note: Where an exemption is provided, the provision is included on the permit. The requirements outlining
what types of vehicles or types of operation require accreditation are outlined in the West Australian –
Heavy vehicle Accreditation (WA HVA) – Business Rules, available on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
under the “Accreditation” section.
4. MASS LIMITS
Subject to Schedule 1, Division 1, Clauses 1, 2(1), 2(2) and 4(3) of the Vehicle Standards Regulations, an
SPV must not exceed a mass limit specified on the permit.
5. DIMENSION LIMITS
5.1
An SPV must not exceed a dimension limit specified on the permit.
5.2
Subject to sub-clause 5.1, an SPV must be reduced to the smallest possible dimension, i.e. any
boom or other equipment fully retracted.
Note:
For the purpose of this clause, any flags, lights or mirrors on the SPV shall be disregarded when
measuring the dimensions.
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6. AXLE SPACING & GROUND CONTACT WIDTH
6.1
An SPV must comply with the axle spacing requirements specified on the permit.
6.2
The measurement relating to axle spacing refers to the distance between the centre of each adjacent
axle or axle group, as specified on the permit.
6.3
The centres of adjacent axles in an axle group must be at least 1.2 metres apart.
6.4
An SPV must comply with the Ground Contact Width (GCW) specified on the permit.
7. WARNING DEVICES
7.1
Lights
7.1.1
An SPV must operate with headlamps switched on at all times, unless the SPV is not required to be
fitted with headlamps under the Vehicle Standards Regulations.
7.1.2
An SPV that is a motor vehicle and is in excess of 3 metres in width or 14.5 metres in length must
display at least one amber flashing warning light, visible at a distance of 500 metres in all directions,
or supplemented by additional warning lights so at least one warning light is visible in all directions.
7.1.3
A towed SPV that is forming part of a vehicle combination in excess of 3 metres in width or 25
metres in length must display at least one amber flashing warning light, visible at a distance of 500
metres in all directions, or supplemented by additional warning lights so at least one warning light is
visible in all directions.
7.1.4
A warning light must comply with the requirements in Schedule 2, Division 6 of the Vehicle
Standards Regulations.
7.1.5
An SPV must not display an amber flashing warning light if not required under this clause.
7.1.6
Despite paragraph 7.1.5, a mobile crane with a width in excess of 2.7 metres and less than 3.0
metres may display an amber flashing warning light.
Note:
Despite paragraph 7.1.4, an SPV fitted with LED warning lights is not required to comply with the
requirement in Schedule 2, Division 6, Clause 39(c) of the Vehicle Standards Regulations.
7.2
Warning Signs and Flags
7.2.1
An SPV that is a motor vehicle and is in excess of 2.5 metres in width or 14.5 metres in length must
display:
(a) “Oversize” warning signs on the front and rear of the vehicle; and
(b) For an SPV other than a mobile crane, four brightly coloured red, yellow, or red and yellow
flags, at least 450 mm long and 450 mm wide, on each side of the front and rear of the vehicle.
7.2.2
An SPV that is a trailer and is in excess of 2.5 metres in width or 25 metres in total combination
length must display:
(a) “Oversize” warning signs on the front and rear of the vehicle; and
(b) Four brightly coloured red, yellow, or red and yellow flags, at least 450 mm long and 450 mm
wide, on the each side of the front and rear of the SPV.
7.2.3
An SPV that is a trailer and has a width of 2.5 metres or less, and a length that exceeds 22 metres
but not 25 metres, must display an “Oversize” warning sign on the rear of the vehicle only.
7.2.4
An “Oversize” warning sign must comply with the requirements in Schedule 2, Division 7 of the
Vehicle Standards Regulations.
7.2.5
An SPV must not display an “Oversize” warning sign if not required under this clause.
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7.2.6
A mobile crane must have a 450 mm square red flag attached to the front of the boom or jib at all
times.
7.3
Additional Warning Devices at Night-time
An SPV travelling during night-time hours must display:
(a) A warning light, as per paragraph 7.1.4, if the SPV is in excess of 2.5 metres in width or 14.5
metres in length, or if the SPV is a trailer, 22 metres in total combination length;
(b) Lights showing yellow to the front and red to the rear (known as “side marker lights”) no more
than 2 metres apart along both sides of the vehicle and along any front or rear projection;
(c) 2 red lights (known as “rear clearance lights”) fitted to the rear most part of the vehicle, within
400 mm of each side of the vehicle and at least 1 metre, but not more than 2.1 metres, above
the ground;
(d) On both sides of a projection that is extending more than 1.2 metres in front of the vehicle’s
body:
7.4
(i)
Yellow lights fitted as far forward as possible and shielded from the driver’s view, being
visible to traffic approaching from the front and at least one light must be visible to traffic
approaching from either side; and
(ii)
Despite paragraph (b), side marker lights along both sides of the front projection, no more
than 1.5 metres apart.
Other Markings
If the forward projection exceeds 1.2 metres, then all of the projection that is forward of the
vehicles body must display striping made from retro-reflective material, coloured red and white or
red and yellow, along both sides of any rigid projection (refer Illustration 1).
Illustration 1
8. AREA & ROUTE CONDITIONS
8.1
Route Assessment
Prior to departure, the operator of the SPV must assess the route of travel to ensure that it is suitable for use
and that it can be driven along without contravening these Operating Conditions.
Note:
A list of overhead bridge heights is available in the Main Roads Distance Book, available on
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or may be purchased from Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Operations office.
It is an offence under Road Traffic Code 2000 to drive a vehicle past a “clearance” sign or a “low
clearance” sign, if the vehicle, any vehicle connected to it or any load carried by the vehicle, is higher
than the height (in metres) indicated by the sign.
A list of some cable heights are available on the Western Power website to assist operators:
http://www.westernpower.com.au/safety/WorkingAroundPowerLines/Oversize_vehicles.html
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8.2
Damage
An SPV must not be driven along a route or within an area if to do so would be likely to cause;
(a) Disruption to telecommunication, electrical, rail, gas, water or sewage services; or
(b) Damage to a road (including a bridge), structure, rail crossing or tree.
8.3
Approved Roads or Areas
An SPV must only be driven on a road or in an area specified on the permit.
8.4
Restricted Roads or Areas
An SPV must not be driven on a road or in an area where it is specified on the permit that the particular road
must not be driven on or the particular area must not be driven in.
8.5
Approved Roads in Restricted Areas
Despite sub-clause 8.4, an SPV may be driven on a road through a Restricted Area where such a road is
specified on the permit.
8.6
Restricted Bridges
An SPV must not be driven on a bridge where it is specified on the permit that the particular bridge must not
be driven on.
Note 1: “Structures Location Map Books” are available on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or on disc from Main
Roads Heavy Vehicle Operations office. Main Roads makes every attempt to correctly show the
location of structures on a map.
Note 2: Crossing a restricted bridge under a period permit is not permitted. However, in some circumstances,
the vehicle may be permitted to cross a restricted bridge under assessment for a Specified Journey
(Single Trip). Operators should contact Main Roads by way of an application for assessment to
check suitability of a vehicle, or seek an alternative route.
Note 3: It is an offence under the Road Traffic Code 2000 for a vehicle to cross a bridge if it has a mass limit
in excess of the posted mass limit for the bridge.
Note 4: Additional Restricted Bridges may result if the capacity of a bridge is downgraded. A listing of the
currently restricted bridges applicable to the particular SPV is available on the Main Roads website
and must be taken into account when the operator plans the route of travel. (Refer clause 14)
8.7
Bridges Requiring Video Supervision
An SPV must comply with the “Special Purpose Vehicle Bridge Video Supervision Conditions” where it is
specified on the permit that a particular bridge must be crossed in accordance with the “Bridge Video
Supervision Conditions”.
Note 1: “Structures Location Map Books” are available on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or on disc from Main
Roads Heavy Vehicle Operations office. Main Roads makes every attempt to correctly show the
location of structures on a map.
Note 2: “Bridge Video Supervision Conditions” are issued with a permit where the SPV is subject to the
supervision requirements.”Bridge Video Supervision Conditions” are also available on
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
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8.8
Other Agency Approvals
8.8.1
An SPV exceeding 4.3 metres in height must not be driven on a road without current written approval
from all the relevant Cable Operators, unless the height is less than 4.6 metres and the vehicle is
being driven on a road that is listed in RAV Network 2.
8.8.2
Written approval from the relevant rail access provider must be obtained where the SPV will take
more than 10 seconds to travel over and fully clear any rail crossing.
8.8.3
An SPV exceeding 3.5 metres in width must not be driven on any road within the Perth Airport
district, without written approval from the Westralia Airports Corporation.
8.8.4
An SPV exceeding 5.4 metres in height must not be driven across the railway crossing on Armadale
Rd, Armadale, without written approval from the Public Transport Authority.
8.8.5
Any written approvals, obtained in accordance with this clause, form part of the permit and any
conditions imposed as part of the written approval form part of these Operating Conditions.
Note 1: “Contact Details for Other Agency Approvals”, available on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Note 2: It is a requirement under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002 for the driver of an
SPV to carry and produce a permit on request by a member of the Police Force or a Transport
Warden. This requirement includes any documentation that forms part of the permit.
8.9
Minimum Following Distance
8.9.1
The driver of an SPV must maintain a distance of at least 200 metres from any other RAV travelling
in front of it, unless:
(a) It is travelling in convoy in accordance with sub-clause 9.3, in which case the SPV must
maintain a distance of no more than 100 metres from the SPV travelling in front;
(b) It is overtaking the vehicle in front or the vehicle in front is stopping;
(c) There is a separate lane available for the use of overtaking traffic;
(d) It is in an urban area and it is not reasonably practicable to maintain such a distance; or
(e) It is stopped, or coming to a stop for the purpose of complying with a provision of any law or
avoiding conflict with other traffic.
8.9.2
Despite paragraph 8.9.1, an SPV that is travelling over a bridge must always maintain a distance
of at least 200 metres from any other RAV travelling in front of it.
9. PILOT & ESCORT REQUIREMENTS
9.1
Number of Pilot and Escort Vehicles
An SPV must be accompanied by the minimum number of pilot vehicles and escort vehicles specified in
“APPENDIX 3 – Minimum Pilot Requirements”; except where:
(a) Additional pilot or escort vehicle requirements are specified on the applicable SPV permit;
(b) Additional pilot vehicles are required under the “Bridge Video Supervision Conditions”, if
applicable; or
(c) Additional pilot vehicles are required under paragraph 10.1.3.
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9.2
Standard Pilot and Escort Requirements
9.2.1
A pilot vehicle that accompanies an SPV must only be driven by an “Accredited Pilot” who is an
“Authorised Person”.
9.2.2
An escort vehicle that accompanies an SPV must only be driven by a member of the Police Force or
a Traffic Escort Warden.
9.2.3
Pilot and escort vehicles must operate with their headlights switched on at all times.
9.2.4
Pilot and escort vehicles must be operated in accordance with Schedule 2, Divisions 5, 6 and 7 of
the Vehicle Standards Regulations.
9.2.5
The driver of the SPV must comply with any lawful direction or signal given by the driver of the lead
pilot or escort vehicle, in relation to the movement of the SPV.
9.3
Convoy Travel with Pilot and Escort Vehicles
9.3.1
A maximum of two SPVs may travel in convoy with one another when accompanied by pilot or escort
vehicles, unless otherwise specified on the permit.
9.3.2
When two SPVs are travelling in convoy, the pilot and escort requirements and any other conditions
that are applicable to the larger of the two SPVs, apply to both SPVs and the pilot and escort
vehicles must accompany both SPVs as though they were one single SPV.
9.3.3
An SPV must not travel in convoy:
(a) Inside a Central Zone; or
(b) Over any bridge.
Note:
“Bridge Video Supervision Conditions” apply when stipulated on the permit.
10. CURFEWS
10.1
Night-time curfews
10.1.1 An SPV that forms part of a vehicle combination and exceeds 3.1 metres in width or 30 metres in
length, must only operate during day-time hours.
10.1.2 An SPV that is a motor vehicle and exceeds 3.2 metres in width, 22 metres in length, or is a tractor
crane (refer “Illustration 2”), must only operate during day-time hours.
10.1.3 When travelling during night-time hours, an SPV with a steer projection that exceeds 5.5m, must be
accompanied by a minimum of one pilot vehicle or the number of pilot vehicles required under subclause 9.1, whichever is the greater.
Illustration 2
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10.2
Perth and Fremantle Central Zone Curfews
10.2.1 An SPV with a width exceeding 2.5m is not permitted to be driven during the Peak Traffic Periods
within a Central Zone.
10.2.2 An SPV may be driven along the roads that form the boundaries of a Central Zone.
10.3
Metropolitan Curfews
10.3.1 An SPV in excess of a dimension limit specified in the following table must not operate within the
Metropolitan Area during the Peak Traffic Periods.
RAV Type
Width
Length
Height
SPV Motor Vehicle
other than an
All-Terrain Crane
Not exceeding
3.1 metres
Not exceeding
14.5 metres
Height suitable for the
particular route provided the
height does not cause
interruption to other traffic.
All Terrain Crane
Not exceeding
3.25 metres
Not exceeding
22 metres
Height suitable for the
particular route provided the
height does not cause
interruption to other traffic.
Towed SPV
Not exceeding
2.7 metres
Not exceeding
19 metres
Height suitable for the
particular route provided the
height does not cause
interruption to other traffic.
10.3.2 An over mass SPV must not be driven over a bridge during the Peak Traffic Periods if the vehicle is
required under any other condition to be driven over the bridge in the centre of the bridge.
10.3.3 The following roads within the Metropolitan Area may be driven on during Peak Traffic Periods (refer
APPENDIX 2):
(a) Albany Hwy, south of Bedfordale Road Train Assembly Area;
(b) Great Northern Hwy, north of Apple St Road Train Assembly Area;
(c) Perth-Lancelin Rd (Wanneroo Rd), north of Flynn Dr, Wanneroo;
(d) South Western Hwy, south of Cardup Siding Rd, Byford;
(e) Brookton Hwy, east of Canning Rd, Karragullen;
(f)
Great Eastern Hwy, east of Bilgoman Rd, Glenn Forrest; and
(g) Midland-Goomalling Rd (Toodyay Rd), east of Roland Rd, Gidgegannup.
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10.4
Public Holiday Curfews
10.4.1 An SPV in excess of a dimension limit specified in the following table must not operate during the
“Public Holiday Curfew Period” on any of the prohibited roads specified in the table:
Width
Length
Height
Public Holiday
Prohibited Roads
Curfew Period
From sunset on the Thursday
prior to a Monday Long
Weekend until sunrise on the
Tuesday after a Monday Long
Weekend.
SPV Motor
Vehicle
SPV Motor
Vehicle
Exceeding
3.25 metres
Exceeding
22 metres
or
or
Towed SPV
Towed SPV
Exceeding
3.1 metres
Exceeding
30 metres
Height suitable for
the particular
route provided the
height does not
cause interruption
to other traffic.
From sunset on the
Wednesday prior to a Friday
Long Weekend until sunrise
on the Monday after a Friday
Long Weekend.
From sunset on the
Wednesday prior to Good
Friday until sunrise on the
Tuesday after Easter Monday
(over the Easter Long
Weekend).
Forrest Hwy and Old Coast
Rd (includes Mandurah and
Dawesville Bypasses)
between the intersections of
Pinjarra Rd and Peppermint
Grove Rd, as shown in
APPENDIX 4.
From sunset on 18th December
until sunrise on 4th January of
the following year (over the
Christmas/New Year Period).
10.4.2 In addition to the curfews stipulated in paragraph 10.4.1, an SPV in excess of a dimension limit
specified in the following table must not operate during the “Public Holiday Curfew Period” on any of
the prohibited roads specified in the table:
Width
Length
Height
Public Holiday
From sunset on the
Wednesday prior to Good
Friday until sunrise on the
Tuesday after Easter Monday
(over the Easter Long
Weekend).
Exceeding
4.5 metres
Exceeding
30 metres
Height suitable for
the particular
route provided the
height does not
cause interruption
to other traffic.
Prohibited Roads
Curfew Period
From sunset on 23rd
December until sunrise on 4th
January of the following year
(over the Christmas/New
Year Period).
All roads within Western
Australia.
-
Albany Hwy (Bedfordale
Road Train Assembly
Area to Albany)
-
Brand Hwy
-
Eyre Hwy
-
Great Eastern Hwy
-
South Western Hwy
(Armadale to Bunbury)
-
Great Northern Hwy
(Roe Hwy to Mt Magnet)
10.4.3 If a public holiday falls on a Tuesday consecutive to a Monday Long Weekend, the curfew period
specified in the above table is extended until sunrise on the following Wednesday.
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10.5
Poor Visibility
10.5.1 The driver of an SPV must not begin to travel if, due to circumstances such as fog, heavy rain,
smoke, dust or insect plague:
(a) visibility is less than 250 metres during the day-time; or
(b) the headlights of a vehicle approaching within 250 metres could not be seen at night-time.
10.5.2 Where an SPV is already travelling when visibility is reduced to the level described above, the driver
must drive into the nearest safe parking area, and wait until visibility improves beyond that level
before continuing to travel.
11. SPEED RESTRICTIONS
11.1
An SPV exceeding 3.5 metres in width must not be driven at a speed that exceeds the lesser of:
(a) 80 km/h; or
(b) The posted speed limit.
11.2
An SPV that is crossing a bridge must not be driven at a speed that exceeds the lesser of:
(a) 25 km/h; or
(b) 10 km/h where specified for the particular bridge.
12. TOWING & LOADING RESTRICTIONS
12.1
An SPV must not tow a trailer or any other vehicle, unless towing a trailer is specifically authorised
on the permit.
12.2
An SPV must not carry a load, unless the load is operating equipment that is specific to the operation
of the SPV.
13. PERMIT SUSPENSION
Approval to operate an SPV under a permit to which these Operating Conditions apply may be suspended
when road and/or traffic conditions are considered unsuitable. Main Roads WA personnel, Police Officers or
Police Traffic Escort Wardens, may make verbal notification of such suspension.
14. PERMIT AMENDMENTS
14.1
The " Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating Conditions” are subject to occasional
amendment. If amendments are made, they will be published on the first working day of the month
as an "HVO Update" on the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. Operators and
drivers are required to ensure that they are operating vehicles on the public road network in
accordance with the current Period Permit Operating Conditions.
14.2
The lists of Restricted Bridges are subject to periodic amendments, which include additional bridges
being included in the list of Restricted Bridges or bridges being removed from the list of Restricted
Bridges. The lists of Restricted Bridges are updated on Wednesday of every week and are
maintained on www.mainroads.wa.gov.au. Operators and drivers are required to ensure they are
operating vehicles on the public road network in accordance with the current and up to date list of
Restricted Bridges.
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APPENDIX 1 - Central Zones
Perth Map
Fremantle Map
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APPENDIX 2 – Metropolitan Area (Curfew Area)
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APPENDIX 3 – Minimum Pilot Requirements
Daytime Travel (excluding Central Zones)
In excess of 8.5 metres in width or 50 metres in length Pilot and Escort vehicles
will be specified on the Permit
8.5m
1 Escort vehicle and 2 Pilot Vehicles
5.5m
2 Pilot Vehicles
4.5m
3 Pilot
Vehicles
1 Pilot Vehicle
3.5m
No Pilot Vehicle Required
25m
30m
40m
50m
Central Zones Daytime Travel
In excess of 5.5 metres in width or 30 metres in length Pilot and Escort vehicles
will be specified on the Permit
5.5m
3 Pilot Vehicles
4.5m
2 Pilot Vehicles
3.5m
1 Pilot Vehicle
2.5m
No Pilot Vehicle Required
19m
Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating
25m
30m
APPENDIX 3 ( continued )
Night-time Travel (Special Purpose Vehicle Only)
5.5m
4.5m
No Night-time Travel Permitted
3.1m
1 Pilot
Vehicle
No Pilot Vehicle Required
22m
2 Pilot Vehicle
25m
30m
Night-time Travel (Towed Special Purpose Vehicle)
5.5m
4.5m
No Night-time Travel Permitted
3.2m
1 Pilot Vehicle
3.1m
No Pilot Vehicle Required
19m
Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating
22m
30m
APPENDIX 4 – Mandurah Public Holiday Curfew Map
Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating
Amendment Table
Amendment Date
27/01/2012
Amended Section
10.3.1 and 10.3.2
27/01/2012
8.8.1
27/06/2012
8.8.3
19/03/2014
19/03/2014
7.4
Appendix 3
Special Purpose Vehicle Standard Operating
Amendment Description
Amended dimension limits for
SPV motor vehicle.
Removed requirement for
obtaining approval for Central
Zone travel.
Perth Airport requirement
amended – now only applies to
vehicles exceeding 3.5 metres
in width.
Clarified Striping condition
Changed Pilot graphs for a
coloured format