Under the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2022
Early this week NSW launched its new PBS High Productivity network which allows eligible PBS combinations to operate at up to 85.0t (tier 3 mass) on a pre-approved network.
This pre-approved network covers a wide range of roads connecting other states and rural areas to major ports all over the eastern seaboard.
This network expands on Victoria's PBS High Productivity network and together provides pre-approved access for eligible PBS combinations in both VIC and NSW.
Important Notes NSW:
- The NSW schedule of this notice only covers PBS Level 1 Quad Axle Semitrailers, PBS Level 2B B-Doubles (both quad-axle and tri-axle groups), and PBS Level 2B A-Doubles with a tandem-axle dolly.
- Only PBS A-Doubles that match one of the reference vehicle designs can operate under this notice above 68.5t and up to 85.0t.
- The mass limit in VIC is 85.5t and in NSW is 85.0t.
- Both VIC and NSW have regulatory telematics conditions.
PBS A-Double Reference Vehicle 1 at 85.0t network (screenshot)
Note: Most restricted structures (black circles) are not located on the approved network and only visible to indicate structures in which access under permit is not possible.
NSW PBS Telematics Conditions
PBS vehicles at all performance levels (i.e. Level 1-4) that meet Tier 1 bridge formulae must be enrolled in;
- RIM when operating at General Mass Limits (GML) or Concessional Mass Limits (CML), or
- TMA (or alternatively IAP) when operating at Higher Mass Limits (HML).
PBS vehicles at all performance levels (i.e. Level 1-4) that do not meet Tier 1 bridge formulae must be enrolled in;
- TMA (or alternatively IAP) when operating at GML, CML or HML.
VIC PBS Telematics Conditions
PBS combinations that exceed 26 metres:
- TMA(or alternatively IAP).
PBS combinations that exceed 68.5 tonnes:
- TMA and Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)
PBS Quad-axle semi-trailers that exceed 46 tonnes GCM up to a maximum mass of 50.5 tonnes:
- TMA and Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)