The rules outlined below are an overview, please refer to the rule references for more details.
Drivers of heavy vehicles must comply with the road rules that apply to all drivers. There are some rules that are unique to heavy vehicles.
Trucks or vehicles over 7.5 metres long displaying a Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle sign may use more than one lane to turn. Do not overtake these vehicles while turning.
You must not drive in a truck lane unless you are driving a truck.
The driver of a truck must stop when you are signalled to do so by a Police Officer or a Transport Safety Officer. Police or Transport Safety Officers may check the mass, height and width of your vehicle and its load, the condition of your vehicle as well as your log book, paperwork and licence details. It is an offence not to stop when asked to do so.
Local Councils may also enforce parking and load limits within their boundaries.
It is an offence for any heavy vehicle to travel faster than 100 km/h anywhere in Victoria.
Driving Hours Requirements apply to drivers of the following fatigue regulated heavy vehicles:
- A motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 12 tonnes;
- A combination with a GVM of more than 12 tonnes;
- A bus with more than 12 seats including the driver.
Heavy vehicle drivers must stop to allow their vehicles to be weighed and checked when signalled to do so by Police or a VicRoads Transport Safety Officer. It is also an offence to refuse to allow your vehicle to be weighed (portable equipment may be used).
Heavy or long vehicles cannot be parked on a road in a built-up area for longer than one hour, unless parking signs show otherwise or the driver is picking up or setting down goods.
Road Safety Road Rules 2009
- 21 Speed-limit where a speed-limit sign applies
- 143 Passing or overtaking a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign
- 157 Truck lanes
To look up these rules and check for other related rules, please refer to the Acts and Regulations administered by VicRoads.