01/08/2026
It’s here! The new Heavy Vehicle National Law is now in effect
From today, 1 August 2026, the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is live — the biggest reform to heavy vehicle regulation in over a decade.
What’s now in force:
- Higher General Mass Limits (GML now matches old CML)
- Longer vehicles allowed (up to 20m for certain combinations)
- New Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme with stronger focus on Safety Management Systems
- Updates to fatigue management, work diaries & more
Whether you’re an operator, driver or part of the supply chain — the new rules apply from today.
Resources, fact sheets & guidance are available on the NHVR website.
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