Heavy Vehicle Access

Council wishes to inform residents about some important changes regarding heavy vehicle access on a few key roads.

New “No Trucks” signage will be introduced on Dalrymple, Industry and East Arm Roads.  This change is aimed at stopping non-local heavy vehicles from using these roads as a shortcut.

The change will not affect local farms and businesses within the Dalrymple Rd/Industry Rd/East Arm Rd catchment.

Local heavy vehicles transporting agricultural products or servicing properties within this catchment can continue as normal providing the vehicle meets the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) threshold and permit requirements.

The measure aims to reduce wear and tear of local roads caused by heavy vehicles taking a shortcut while also enhancing safety and amenity for local communities.

Electronic message boards will be installed in advance to keep drivers informed about the upcoming changes which will be implemented from Friday, 11 July 2025.
Enforcement will be undertaken by the NHVR and Tasmania Police, not Council.

For clarification regarding vehicle eligibility, please visit the NHVR Portal at https://portal.nhvr.gov.au or contact NHVR directly on 13 64 87 or email info@nhvr.gov.au

ADDITION: 

The relevant provisions under the Tasmanian Road Rules 2019 – Regulation 104 are as follows:

1. Where a “No Trucks” sign includes a mass or length indication, a driver (except the driver of a bus) must not drive past the sign if the vehicle or combination exceeds that mass or length, unless permitted under another law of this jurisdiction.
2. Where a “No Trucks” sign does not include a mass or length indication, the driver of a truck must not drive past the sign unless permitted under another law of this jurisdiction.
   These restrictions do not apply if the driver’s destination lies beyond the sign and:
   1. there is no other route by which the vehicle could reach that destination, or
   2. any alternative route would require the vehicle to pass another “No Trucks” sign.
3. Heavy vehicles servicing properties or transporting goods from properties located beyond the signage may use these roads, provided they meet the prescribed parameters or otherwise have an appropriate NHVR authorisation.
    

If you have questions regarding the proposed restriction,  please contact Council on 6382 8800 or email council@georgetown.tas.gov.au