Before starting the journey, the driver or operator:

• may be required to consult and obtain consent from third-party entities who manage utilities that may be impacted by over-height vehicles. 

Note: Some routes in the Adelaide Metropolitan Area have height restrictions of less than 4.3m. Contact details for SAPN, Telstra and Optus are available on the NHVR website.

How to apply for a permit

To begin your permit application, navigate to the NHVR Portal. If you are not already registered, follow the prompts to set up an account.

Once registered, from the home screen, click on the ‘Application tracker’ tab and select the ‘NEW APPLICATION’ button and enter a reference for your application.

Note: Where you have an existing permit for an eligible configuration, select the ‘AMEND' application button, which will require the permit number to be entered. Follow the prompts to add the additional routes required.

Step 1 - Click on the green ‘SELECT CONFIGURATION’ button and select the appropriate configuration, for example, 'Prime and semi-trailer (incl HML)', 'B-double (incl HML)', or 'Road Train (incl HML).'

Note: Select the appropriate vehicle, for example, a tanker or livestock vehicle.

• Once the correct configuration, for example, a B-double or road train, is selected click on the ‘OVERALL' tab and go to ‘Configuration, mass and dimensions.’
• Select the ‘HML’  option for the configuration and proceed to select the height, and combination length, for example, road train 'Type 1 (Up to 36.5m).'
• Click on each component image of the configuration and select the correct axle group from the drop-down list. For example, a semi-trailer with 2 or 3 axles.
• In both the truck and trailer component images, you must tick the box ☐ " I confirm selection of the correct component" prior to proceeding to the ‘Travel details’ section of the application.

Step 2 -  In the ‘Travel details’ section, enter the requested period (the period cannot exceed three years). Select the ‘Freight' type, for example, 'General Freight' or 'Livestock.'

Step 3 -  Navigate to the ‘Route’ section of the application. Select the ‘Route type' as 'Single Route' or 'Area' – note that the route will need to connect to the approved network specified in the Notice.

• If an ‘Area’ application is selected the ‘Area Road Manager’ must be selected. Refer to the Routing - Single route and area difference. 
• Plot the route(s) required that link to the approved network.
• Select the ‘CONFIRM’ tab and add any additional information in the ‘Route notes’ section in support of your application. You must tick the box ☐ 'I confirm that the list of roads and associated route notes accurately defines my route requirements for this application' prior to proceeding to the next step of the application. 

Step 4 -  In the 'Attachments' section of the application, attach any required supporting documents or additional information.

Step 5 - The 'Additional instructions' section allows the nomination of an approved Portal member of your account (if you will not be the relevant contact for the application). Include any additional instructions required for the application.

Step 6 - In the 'Confirmation' stage ensure all details of the application have been reviewed and confirmed. The application can then be submitted with the appropriate payment.

These details are required for the road manager to assess your application.

For more information on applying for a permit refer to the NHVR access permit applications webpage, or contact us.