The Intelligent Access Program (IAP) is a national program whereby heavy vehicle operators agree to remote tracking of the movement and location of their vehicles to ensure they are complying with agreed operating conditions, in return for access or less restrictive access to the road network.
IAP is a vehicle tracking system to monitor heavy vehicles that may damage road infrastructure and/or pose road safety risks. Vehicles are monitored to ensure they adhere to approved routes, at approved times and are not operating on inappropriate roads.
Some other States are requiring certain vehicles to operate under IAP. Operators should check with those jurisdictions to find out whether their vehicles can travel in that State and whether IAP is required.
Further details about IAP nationally are available on the IAP website.
The Intelligent Access Program (IAP) commenced in Victoria in November 2008.
The use of IAP in Victoria as a condition of access to the road network is based on an assessment of risk. Where the application of IAP mitigates risks to safety or road infrastructure, IAP is applied as a condition of access.
IAP in Victoria currently applies to a number of different vehicle types. These classes of vehicles have been evaluated and are required to participate in the IAP:
If you have a vehicle which requires IAP, find out about applying for the IAP.
Enquiries regarding IAP in Victoria should be emailed to iap@roads.vic.gov.au or contact VicRoads on 13 11 71.