Application for Permit to Exceed Sign Posted Load Limit

Permit to Exceed Sign Posted Load Limit

Existing ‘No Trucks’ load limit restrictions are in place due to the significant impact that truck axle loads have on pavement integrity. Heavy vehicles accelerate surface wear, contribute to fatigue cracking, and cause pavement deformation, leading to costly repairs and reduced road lifespan. A list of Roads and Bridges with load limits can be found here

In exceptional circumstances, Council may issue a permit for a specific vehicle where a genuine need for access is demonstrated. Upon receipt of an application, the request will be given due consideration. Allow for ten (10) business days for processing. The online application is below or download the application here

Permits will not be issued solely to allow access via the shortest route where reasonable alternative routes are available. Permits cannot be granted that override signposted bridge load limits.

Approved permit applications are valid for one year from the date of issue and a $227.50 fee will be charged for the assessment, preparation and issuing of the permit.

In accordance with Road Rules 2014 Rule No.104 (4) a ‘No Trucks’ sign “does not apply to a driver if the destination of the driver lies beyond a no trucks sign and--

(a) there is no other route by which the driver's vehicle could reach that destination, or

(b) any other route by which the driver's vehicle could reach that destination would require the vehicle to pass another no trucks sign.”

Click here to view the full legislation.

Application

Route Description (Roads to which application relates)

Reason for Application

Vehicle Details

NB. Trucks & trailers require separate permits. Provide a copy of the vehicle registration paper/s on application.

Registration Number

Make/ Type

VIN

GCM

GVM

Length

Please provide a copy of the vehicle registration papers

Applicant Details

Full Name

Business Name

Address

Phone Number

Postcode

Important Notes

Payment for the permit is NOT to be made at time of lodgement of this form.
You will be advised via letter or email if the application is approved.

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Wollondilly Shire Council is collecting personal information from you on this form for the purpose of assisting the determination process of your application. This information will be stored in Council’s EDRMS and accessed by the processing officer. Failure to provide the information may lead to rejection or delays of your application. At any time you have the right to access, view or correct the personal information that you have provided. Please also note that the personal information (not financial details) supplied on this document may be the subject of a request to access information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 [GIPAA].