defence force road transport exemption framework october 2005

Defence Force Road Transport Exemption Framework

This compilation was prepared: Version 1a/ 20 Oct 2005

Prepared in consultation with:

And the States and Territories of Australia

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REPORT OUTLINE

Date: September 2005 Title: Defence Road Transport Exemption Framework Address: National Transport Commission Level 15/628 Bourke Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Type of report: Working Paper Abstract: The purpose of the Defence Road Transport Exemption

Framework (DRTEF) is to specify the exemptions applicable to Defence for the conduct of military operations, exercises and for day to day activities. The Framework further ensures the integrity of civilian infrastructure and facilities used by Defence and to ensure the protection of the Australian environment.

The Framework is intended to match load limits on vehicles with the current capacity of roads and bridges.

The Framework therefore imposes mass limits for vehicles and combinations, including their loads, as well as mass limits for individual tyres, wheels, axles and axle groups. The Framework also imposes rules about the size of a load, how far it may project from the vehicle, warning signals for certain projections, and securing loads as they pertain specifically to Australian Defence Force vehicles.

Key words: Defence, Road Transport, Exemptions

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ADF Road Transport Exemption Framework

FOREWORD

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is an independent body established under an Inter-Governmental Agreement. It has an on-going responsibility to develop, monitor and maintain uniform or nationally consistent regulatory and operational reforms relating to road transport, rail transport and intermodal transport. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) currently operates with a range of exemptions from state and territory road transport legislation concerning vehicles, road rules and licensing. These exemptions, which are issued by road agencies to enable the ADF to undertake transport and training operations under non-emergency conditions, currently apply differently within individual jurisdictions. In wartime situations transport operations are undertaken under provisions in the Defence Act Clause 20 of the Inter-Governmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Road, Rail and Intermodal Transport (IGA) provides that the States and Territories agree to work with the Commonwealth and Defence, as necessary, to establish an appropriate framework to enable the ADF and members of the ADF be exempt from certain provisions of state and territory road transport law in certain circumstances. The Defence Joint Logistics Command, Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS) and the NTC agreed that the NTC would implement the nationally coordinated DRTEF which has recently been developed by the ADF working with state and territory road agencies. The ADF has undertaken extensive discussions with states and territories to prepare the proposed national exemption framework and the specific details of the exemptions required and agreement was reached between jurisdictions and the ADF on the detailed content of the DRTEF. It is intended that the DRTEF would be maintained by the NTC in its Maintenance and Review Program, in accordance with a continuing review process undertaken by ADF in consultation with jurisdictions. The DRTEF would be implemented by jurisdictions using existing regulations and permit arrangements, on a voluntary basis. The DRTEF has been endorsed by ATC.

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SUMMARY

The purpose of the Defence Road Transport Exemption Framework is designed to maintain the operational capabilities of the ADF as required by the Government of Australia for the protection of Australia’s national interests. In achieving this outcome, the Framework ensures the safety of other users of the public road network, as well as protecting both the national road infrastructure and the environment. The Framework details the exemptions and processes that will be applied uniformly across the States and Territories to support the conduct of Defence road transport operations. In 1998, road transport exemptions for Defence were included in the National Road Transport Commission (NRTC Act) 1991. These exemptions were intended to allow the ADF, under special circumstances; to operate without restrictions imposed by Commonwealth, State and Territory road transport laws. This was to be done, in theory anyway, through the Federal Minister for Transport conferring powers to the Chief of the Defence Force to make exemptions in specific circumstances and for particular vehicle categories. However, the exemptions under the NRTC Act were not effective, as they were not given effect through formalised State and Territory law. In 2002 during a review of the NRTC Act, the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS) deemed that the Defence exemptions did not fit into the policy framework underpinning the replacement legislation. Subsequently, the NRTC Act was repealed on 14 Jan 04 and replaced by the National Transport Commission Act (NTC Act) 2003. The pre-existing Defence exemption provisions were not carried forward to the new legislation. The need for national uniform exemptions necessitated a consultative approach. Defence was appointed by the National Transport Commission (NTC) as the lead agency for the development of the Framework thereby allowing Defence to use the NTC processes to facilitate the establishment and the ongoing maintenance of the Exemption Framework.

The success of the Framework depends on the implementation, maintenance and the development of the Framework in the coming years. The exemptions will be implemented by the States and Territories in accordance with their particular policies and processes and by Defence through Defence Road Transport Instructions. The Frame work will be maintained as part of the NTC maintenance and review program in conjunction with Defence. This will ensure the Framework remains relevant and meets the requirements of Defence and the States and Territories. The ongoing maintenance of the Framework will allow for those exemptions yet to be agreed to be further ne\gotiated, and for the introduction of new exemptions to meet the future of Defence and the States and Territories. The Framework is the result of rigourous consultation between Defence, DOTARS, the NTC and the States and Terrritories. Initial consultations were with individual States or Territories which resulted in constant refinement of the Framework. The consolidated Framework was discussed at a collective meeting of State and Territory representatives, hosted by the NTC, in Melbourne on 12 – 13 July 2005. The outcome of the meeting, and subsequent refinement have been presented to the Transport Agency Chief Executives and the Australian Transport Council in late 2005. The next steps involve the implementation of the Framework in each of the States and Territories and the next round of consultative talks to maintain and refine the Framework as required.

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The establishment of the Framework is a significant advance in the management of Defence road transport exemptions and those involved should be commended for their achievements. The success of the Framework however cannnot be measured at any single point in time. The Framework must be dynamic with success being measured by its ongoing development and application in order to maintain Defence capabilities.

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Contents Page

Foreward Summary 1 Title 11 2 Commencement 11 4 Interpretation 11 5 Application of the Exemption Framework 12 Chapter 1 Process Flows 15 Part 1 Application of the Process Flows 15 Part 2 Ongoing Maintenance 16 Chapter 2 Mass and loading requirements 20 Part 1 Mass limits 20 2.1.7 Minimising width 23 (1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). 29 (2) The loaded mass of a dog trailer or pig trailer must not

exceed the loaded mass of the towing vehicle. 32 Part 3 Size and projection of loads 33 Part 4 Placing and securing loads 35 Part 5 Pilot Provisions 36 Chapter 3 Licensing 37 Part 1 Training Accreditation for Licensing 37 Chapter 4 Australian Road Rules 40 Part 1 Exemption from Rules 40 Chapter 5 General Operating Conditions 45 Part 1 Exemption from Rules 45 Chapter 6 SOCOMD Exemptions 50 Chapter 7 Defence Strategic Routes 52 ACT 104

Chapter 8 Exemptions yet to be resolved 107 Chapter 9 Interpretations 113

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1 Title (1) This document may be cited as the Australian Defence Force Road Transport

Exemption Framework (DRTEF). The Framework contained in this document was made in pursuance of clause 20 of the Intergovernmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Road, Rail and Intermodal Transport 2003. It was adopted by TACE on the 12th October 2005.

2 Commencement

(1) These exemptions commence on the day on which the making of these Exemptions are notified in the respective Jurisdictions Gazettes, Orders, Lists or other administrative methods employed by the Jurisdictions.

3 Purpose

(1) The purpose of these Exemptions is to provide a set of nationally uniform or consistent exemptions relating to the use of ADF on public roads to:

(a) Maintain and enhance ADF capability.

(b) Ensure the operating environment for Defence road transport.

(c) Increase road safety.

(d) Minimise damage to roads and related structures, including bridges; and

(e) Rationalise administrative procedures.

(2) The exemptions detail the ADF requirements in relation to road transport

legislation and recognise the unique requirements of the ADF operating environment and ensure these are provided for in legislation. Further, that Defence Special Purpose Military Vehicles (SPMV) are recognised and that the applications of provisions in the Defence Act 1903 in relation to road transport activities are understood by Defence personnel and State and Territory authorities, including law enforcement officers.

4 Interpretation

(1) Words and phrases defined in the Exemption document refer to meanings found in the Glossary.

(2) An explanation note does not form part of the Exemptions.

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5 Application of the Exemption Framework (1) The Exemption Framework applies to:

(a) All Defence vehicles, specialist Defence plant and SPMV operated by members of the ADF or Defence civilian personnel subject to the conditions of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982; and

(b) Vehicles and plant registered, owned, leased or hired by the ADF for the

purposes of ADF business.

(c) The Exemption Framework shall apply equally to Foreign Forces visiting or exercising within Australia. Where an exemption cannot be complied with, the sponsor organisation is to liase with Strategic Logistics Branch to ensure any issues are resolved.

(2) Except as provided for in paragraph 5(1)(b) above, the Exemption Framework

does not apply to:

(a) Civilian personnel, other than Defence civilians (as defined in the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982), operating Defence vehicles.

(b) Defence contractors using Defence vehicles.

(c) Civilian vehicles operating on behalf of the ADF, by heavy vehicle

operators working under contract to the ADF.

(3) The Exemption Framework applies only in the following places:

(a) a road;

(b) an area that divides a road;

(c) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road;

(d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving or parking vehicles; and

(e) an area that is open to or used by the public and has been declared in

accordance with the National Transport Reform Acts.

(4) The Exemption Framework does not give exemption from general operating conditions that would generally be applicable to the operation of the vehicle or DSPV other than that stated in the exemption. Where a condition would normally be required (ie: an oversize/overmass vehicle requiring escort) then the condition remains extant.

(5) The Exemption Framework does not apply to a vehicle or combination that is

used only on a railway or tramway, or its load.

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NOTE The DRTEF has evolved from a consultative approach led by the NTC and incorporating Defence, State and Territory authorities and interested parties. The DRTEF is sponsored by the NTC and forms part of the NTC Maintenance Project tasks. The DRTEF will exist as an NTC paper on the NTC website.

Each maintenance project uses a reference group (Maintenance Group) comprising Commonwealth, State and Territory agency representatives, Defence and in some cases technical representatives in the relevant fields. The NTC will develop submissions to TACE and ATC based on recommendations and advice from the Maintenance Group.

Groups will be established, or existing groups approached to commit to being responsible for representing jurisdictions or Defence on the maintenance of relevant exemptions. The maintenance sub-project manager for Defence will be the Deputy Director National Logistics – Land. The sub-project manager will be responsible for periodically reviewing and updating the DRTEF on behalf of the NTC and Defence.

The sub-project manager will be responsible for coordinating Defence representation to the NTC, in conjunction with the sponsor for Defence Road Transport, Staff Officer Grade 1 Logistic Policy Director General Preparedness and Plans – Army (SO1 LOG POL DGPP-A), and the interested parties. Detailed maintenance processes are contained in Chapter 1.

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Chapter 1 Process Flows

Part 1 Application of the Process Flows

1.1.1 General (1) The process flows contained in the DRTEF are intended to provide a

streamlined interface between Defence, other Commonwealth, State and Territory authorities.

1.1.2 Maintenance of the Exemption Framework (1) The Exemption Framework is a dynamic document that will change with fleet

changes within Defence, changes to local operating conditions and changes to civilian infrastructure and/or routes. The DRTEF will be revised annually to ensure information contained in the document is current with respective to Defence and civilian practices.

(2) The Framework makes provision for the conventional method of conducting

“one off” movement (permits etc) or standing arrangements where exemptions are not granted under the DRTEF. It is envisaged that, over time there may be simple amendments required (ie. Higher Mass Limit (HML) route changes) that will only affect a single jurisdiction. Where this occurs Strategic Logistics Branch (SLB) will sponsor the amendment and provide formal advice to the agencies required. These issues may arise as urgent issues, frequent or intermittent issues. These amendments may be adopted at the conclusion of negotiations between that State or Territory and the ADF.

(3) Where amendments are of a more significant nature and require the approval of

TACE, the NTC and ADF will promulgate these amendments on a date to be announced.

(4) Amendments are to be distributed to:

(a) Relevant Defence agencies,

(b) DOTARS,

(c) NTC, and

(d) State and Territory Road Traffic Authorities.

(5) Defence agencies are to adhere to the process flows.

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Part 2 Ongoing Maintenance

2.1.1 Maintenance of the DRTEF

The flow process model in the following Figure defines the processes involved for the maintenance of the DRTEF.

Figure 1 DRTEF Maintenance Flows

Joint Operational Command

NTC

NOTE #1 SLB will sponsor negotiations between Defence agencies and civil regulatory and legislative bodies. Must be based against Defence capability requirements.

Defence units, agencies or jurisdictions determine an exemption is required or existing conditions of the exemptions require review

Foreign Visiting Forces

Strategic Logistics Branch (SLB) Deputy Director National Logistics –

Land (DDNL-L)

Defence Legal Service if drafting required

Formulate and negotiate exemption or maintenance agreement

Document and promulgate exemption

Apply exemption

One off exemption Enter negotiation

phase [#1]

Yes No Approval Authority or

Delegate

DOTARS

Statutory Authorities (Jurisdiction

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Part 3 Strategic Logistics Branch to Defence Units

3.1.1 SLB advice to Defence Units and Agencies

The flow process model in the following Figure defines the processes involved in SLB providing advice to Defence Units and agencies.

Figure 2 Notification Process for SLB to advise Defence Units of Exemptions

SLB receives notification Exemption approved

Program or

Project Manager

Navy Fleet Systems

RAAF Log Cell

Army SO2 Log Pol DGPP-A [#1]

ArmyLHQ,FMN or BDE

action

Note #1 SO2 LOG POL DGPP-A as the sponsor of DRTI is to take action to insert appropriate amendment to DRTI. Notification of amendment is to be forwarded to other single services, programs or agencies for action.

DRTI or relevant Defence publications amended

Unit Standard Operating Procedures amended to reflect revised exemptions

Note# SO2 Log POL to distribute to State and

Territories

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Part 4 Defence Agencies to Strategic Logistics Branch

4.1.1 Notification of Exemption Requirement to SLB

The flow process model in the following Figure defines the processes involved in Defence Units advising SLB of a need for an exemption.

Figure 3 Procedure for obtaining permanent exemption within Defence

Unit identifies need for exemption

Yes No

Is the exemption required contained in current Defence Framework?

Yes

No further action required

Carry out actions as per “one off” exemption. Advise LHQ or single service equivalent of requirement to seek permanent exemption

Higher HQ prepares monthly return to SO2 LOG POL DGPP-A to advise number and type of permits or permission’s obtained

SO2 LOG POL DGPP-A to monitor and advise DDNL-L SLB of the need to negotiate further exemptions.

Unit contact local Road Traffic Authority to identify requirements of road move

Unit prepares request for permit to conduct load movement for road authorities and forwards to Higher FMN HQ (eg. BDE HQ)

LHQ or single service equivalent HQ prepares monthly return to SO2 Log Pol DGPP-A to advise number and type of permits or permission’s obtained

Higher HQ conducts negotiation with relevant Roads Authority, obtains the permit or permission and advises unit and LHQ.

No

Is this a “one off”

exemption?

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Chapter 2 Mass and loading requirements

Part 1 Mass limits

2.1.1 Application

The part applies to

(a) Special Purpose Military Vehicles (SPMV); or

(b) a vehicle or combination, including a low loader or load platform combination, that is specially designed for the carriage of a large indivisible item or is carrying a large indivisible item;

(c) while being operated on the approved routes listed in Chapter 7 of the

DRTEF.

2.1.2 Mass limit for a single vehicle

(1) The total mass of a vehicle and any load must not exceed the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) or Gross Combination Mass (GCM).

2.1.3 Mass limits for tyres, wheels and axles

(1) The mass on a wheel or axle must not exceed the limit set by its manufacturer.

(2) The mass on a tyre must not exceed the greatest load capacity determined for the tyre by the manufacturer at a cold inflation pressure that does not exceed:

(a) 825 kilopascals for a radial ply tyre; or

(b) 700 kilopascals for any other tyre.

(3) The mass on an axle group or single axle must not exceed the limit provided for it in this exemption.

2.1.4 Total mass limits for Special Purpose Military Vehicles

(1) The total mass of a SPMV must not exceed the least of:

(a) The vehicle's GVM; or (b) The sum of the mass allowed for each single axle and axle group on the

vehicle; or

(c) 40 tonnes; or

(d) The mass worked out using the following formula:

Mass in tonnes = 3L + 15 ± G where:

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L is the distance in metres between the centre lines of the vehicle’s foremost and rearmost axles; and

±G is a number of tonnes:

(a) to be added at the rate of 1 tonne for each 100mm by which the ground

contact width of the rearmost axle exceeds 2.5m; or (b) to be subtracted at the rate of 1 tonne for each 100mm by which the

ground contact width of the rearmost axle is less than 2.4m.

2.1.5 General Mass loading limits for Defence Vehicles

(1) ADF vehicles and load exemptions listed are exempt from the provisions of uniform road transport legislation specifying vehicle mass, width and height limits, subject to the following conditions:

(a) Before undertaking any overmass and / or over dimensional movement

on public roads the ADF will:

(1) In consultation with State and Territory infrastructure authorities, conduct a route survey to ensure that bridges, pavements, clearance to overhead power lines, cuttings, etc are adequate for the proposed ADF load.

(2) Consult with the relevant State and Territory authorities to ensure the proposed movement of ADF loads does not coincide with other overmass and or over dimensional movement along the same route.

(3) Identify and use approved restricted vehicle routes suitable for the specified overmass and over dimensional movement.

(4) If a State or Territory so requires (either for routes generally or for specified regions or routes), give advance notice on the basis that no overmass or over dimensional movement will take place on those routes or within those regions without the approval of the relevant State or Territory road transport authority.

(2) Exemptions from certain provisions of State and Territory road transport law, particularly where it relates to mass loadings or vehicle width and dimension exemptions, are granted conditionally on Defence operating on the designated Defence Routes contained within the DRTEF.

2.1.6 Defence Dimension and Mass Standards. (1) The Defence Dimension and Mass Standards are detailed in the tables below.

There is no requirement to obtain a permit for Defence vehicles, loads or combinations operating within these guidelines, however placarding is required unless otherwise exempted under the DRTEF.

(2) A vehicle and load exceeding the limits in the following tables will require a specific permit from relevant the road authority.

(3) An unladen vehicle must not exceed the dimensions list in Table 2.1 below.

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Width Special Purpose Military Vehicle 2.6 metres Low loader, low loader dolly or jinker, with 8 tyres on each axle

2.7 metres

Other vehicles 2.5 metres Height Standard operating height 4.3 metres Overdimensional height 4.6 metres Length Truck Rigid 12.5 metres Truck and Dog trailer 19 metres Articulated vehicle 19 metres Prime mover and Low loader 25 metres B Double 26 metres Double Road Train 36.5 metres Triple Road Train 53.5 metres

Table 2.1

(4) A vehicle and its load must not exceed the axle load limits contained in Table

2.2 below: Hauling Units Steer axle with tyres with a section width less than 375mm

6.5 tonnes

Steering Axle with tyres with a section width not less than 375mm

7 tonnes

Twin steering axle groups with non-load sharing suspension

10 tonnes

Twin steering axle groups with load sharing suspension

11 tonnes

Single drive axle group fitted with single tyres, section width not less than 375mm

7 tonnes

Single drive axle group fitted with single tyres, section width not less than 395mm

9 tonnes

Single drive axle fitted with dual tyres

9 tonnes

Tandem drive axle group fitted with dual tyres or tyres with a section width not less than 375mm

18.5 tonnes

Tri drive axle group fitted with dual tyres or tyres with a section width not less than 375mm

22.5 tonnes

Note. ACT will not permit Double Road Trains and Triple Road Trains to travel on any road in ACT.

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Trailers Single axle fitted with dual tyres 12 tonnes Tandem axles fitted with dual tyres 18.5 tonnes Tandem axle fitted with 8-tyred axles 21.0 tonnes Tri axle group with dual tyres 25 tonnes Quad axle group fitted with dual tyres 27 tonnes Quad axle group fitted with 8-tyred axles

30 tonnes

Table 2.2

(5) When vehicles, loads or combinations are operating in excess of the Defence

Dimension and Mass Standards:

(a) vehicles and loads are to be placarded in accordance with the Defence Placarding Standard;

(b) pilot and/or escort vehicles are to be provided as detailed in the DRTEF

and DRTI; and

(c) permits are required if routes, times, loads or combinations do not conform to the conditions contained in the DRTEF, DRTI or under State or territory conditions.

2.1.7 Minimising width (1) If a load can be safely loaded in more than one way, it must be loaded in a

way that minimises the width of the vehicle or combination and its load.

Note The above lengths are for independent movement of truck and trailer combinations. They do not impact upon, nor restrict recovery and salvage activities. Before conducting recovery operations where a mass or dimension requirement would be exceeded Defence must consult with the relevant jurisdiction

Note. The axle loads for the Main Battle Tanks (MBT) and MBT Recovery Vehicles transporters will not be covered under a general exemption. Specific class permits issued on a case-by-case basis or an annual permit would accommodate movement of these vehicles.

Note The exemptions relating to the operation of tracked armoured vehicles will be the subject of further consultation between Defence and the States and Territories. Until resolved the operation of tracked armoured vehicles will be accommodated on a specific permit.

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2.1.8 Application of the Defence Mass and Dimension Standard.

(1) A driver or operator using this standard as a general permit must carry it in the vehicle. When operating as a part of a convoy, a copy of the standard is to be carried by the packet commander.

(2) If requested by an authorised officer of the State or Territory road transport

authority, or Police Officer, a driver must produce this standard and any other associated operating approvals for inspection.

Part 2 Defence Special Purpose Military Vehicles

2.2.1 Definition

(1) The vehicle variants tabled below are classified as Defence SPMV and are those class of vehicle of vehicles, other than a tracked vehicle, that is built or permanently modified, for Defence related purposes that is primarily for;

(a) off road use; and

(b) use on a road or road related area; and

(c) is not an articulated vehicle or combination

(d) exceeds a dimension limit under the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules

(AVSRs) or a statutory dimension or axle mass limit in the Road Transport Reform (Mass and Loading) Regulations (C’wealth) or of a jurisdiction of this land.

(e) Is operated by the ADF in accordance with ADF DRTI’s.

(1) Vehicles in this category may operate on designated roads subject to any

conditions contained within the DRTEF.

ASLAV FOV

ASLAV TYPE 1

ASLAV TYPE2

Personnel Carrier

ASLAV TYPE 2

Command

ASLAV TYPE 2

Ambulance

ASLAV TYPE2

Surveillance

ASLAV TYPE3 Fitters

ASLAV Type 3 Recovery

Length (m)

(does not include removable armour installation)

7.575m

6.665m

6.665m

6.665m 6.665m 7.320m 7.100m

Width (m)

2.775m 2.810m 2.810m 2.810m 2.810m 2.810m 2.810m

Height (m) 2.650m 3.050m 3.050m 3.040m 3.040m 2.920m 2.910m

Wheel Track Front 2.180m Rear 2.200m

Front 2.586m Rear 2.624m






Axle Spacing Axle #1 to #2 (both sides) 1.095m Axles#2to #3 (left side) 1.330m Axles#2 to #3 (right side) 1.410m Axles#3 to #4 (left side) 1.035m Axles#3 to #4 (right side) 1.045m

As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1

Tyre Data Manufacturer - Michelin Model - 325/85R 16 XML Type -Radial tubeless steel belted Section Width – 327mm Diameter – 984mm Highway Pressure – 290 kPa

As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1 As per TYPE 1

Total Net Vehicle Weight (tonnes)

11.77t 11.76t 11.98t 11.98t TBA 12.29t 12.14t

Max Combat weight (tonnes) (2)

13.2t 13.9t 13.22t 13.2t TBA 13.19t 13.15t

Max Transportability Weight (tonnes) (3)

15t 15t 15t 15t 15t 15t 15t

Notes: (1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). (2) Max Combat Vehicle Weight = Net Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (3) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight,, CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List (including crew/personnel,

stores) and is the maximum weight that can be carried on the Defence platform. Table 1 ASLAV Data

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BUSHMASTER

Length (m) A 7.087m

Width (m) B 2.500m

Height (m) C 2.650m

Wheel Track D 2.100m

Axle Spacing E 3.900m

Tyre Data Manufacturer - Michelin Model – 395/85 R20 XZL/TL 1689 Type -Radial tubeless steel belted Section Width – 327mm Diameter – 984mm Highway Pressure –


12.50t


15t Suspension – Coil spring and double wishbone independent with double acting hydraulic shock absorbers and bump stop rubbers


15t

Notes: (1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). (2) Max Combat Weight = Net Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (3) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight,, CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List (including crew/personnel, stores)

and is the maximum weight that can be carried on the Defence platform.

Table 2 Bushmaster Data

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Floating Bridge Launch and Recovery Vehicle

(LRV)

Length (m) 11.200m

Width (m) 2.545m (mirrors reduced)

Height (m) 3.936m


Wheelbase 5.465m

Tyre Data Manufacturer - Michelin Model – 1200x20 18Ply rating Type -Radial tubeless steel belted Section Width – 327mm Diameter – 984mm Highway Pressure – 700kPa


15.024t


26t Suspension – Coil spring and double wishbone independent with double acting hydraulic shock absorbers and bump stop rubbers

Max Transportability Weight (tonnes) (3) 26t

Front Axle

6.308t

Rear Bogie

8.972t

Notes: (1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). (2) Net Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (3) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight,, CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List (including crew/personnel,

stores) and is the maximum weight that can be transported on the Defence platform.

Figure 4 Truck Transporter Floating Bridge Launch and Recovery Vehicle

4.765m Front to intermediate

axle

1.4m Bogie axle spacing

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LRV VARIANTS

LRV with Interior Module

LRV with Ramp Module

LRV With Cargo Pallet Tray

Length (m)

11.20

11.050m

10.240m

Width (m)

3.34m 3.370m 3.350m

Height (m) 3.886m 3.834m 3.936m




Total Front Axle Weight(tonnes)

Total Rear Bogie Weight(tonnes)

5.60t 14.88t

6.27t 14.25t

6.308t 10.348t

Max Combat weight (tonnes) 20.474t 20.784t 16.648t

Max Transportability Weight (tonnes) 26t 26t 26t

Figure 5 Truck Transporter Floating Bridge Launch and Recovery Vehicle Variants

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Truck Heavy Wrecker

Length (m) 9.840m


Height (m) 3.936m


Wheelbase 5.465m

Tyre Data Manufacturer - Goodyear Model – 1200R x 20 154K 18Ply rating Type -Radial tubeless steel belted Highway Pressure – 625kPa


Front axle 6.60t Rear Bogie 9.90t Total 16.50t


26t Suspension – Front FABCO, SDA –18B rated at 8.18t. Rear tandem axle Mack SS44 1W bogie rated at 20t supported by air bags.

Max Transportability Weight (tonnes) (3) 31.0t

Front Axle

6.60t

Rear Bogie

20.0t

Design Limit Loading Front axle 6.60t Rear Bogie 20.00t Total 26.60t

Notes:

(1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). (2) Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (3) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight,, CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List (including

crew/personnel , stores)

Figure 6 Truck Wrecker Heavy

4.765m Front to

intermediate axle1.4m

Bogie axle spacing

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Truck Heavy Wrecker MC3

Length (m) 9.500m


Height (m) 3.265m


Wheelbase 5.537m

Tyre Data Manufacturer - Goodyear Model – 1200R x 20 154K 18Ply rating Type -Radial tubeless steel belted Highway Pressure – 700kPa




26.6t Suspension – Front 8 leaf semi-elliptic springs. Rear NEWAY ARDST-244-6.


31.0t Gross Combined Mass 90.00t

Max Gross Combined Mass on pavement, not exceeding 500m

@20km/h – 123.00t

Front Axle

6.60t

Rear Bogie

20.00t


Notes: (1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). (2) Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (3) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight,, CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List (including crew/personnel ,

stores)

Figure 7 Truck Wrecker Heavy MC3


axle


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Truck Wrecker Medium

Length (m) 7.799m


Height (m) 3.034m

Wheel Track

Front 1.905m Intermediate 1.875m

Rear 1.875m

Wheelbase 5.30m

Tyre Data Manufacturer - Michelin Model – 365/85R x 20 18Ply rating Type -Radial tubeless steel belted Highway Pressure – 625kPa




16.5t Suspension – Front FABCO, SDA –18B rated at 8.18t. Rear tandem axle Mack SS44 1W bogie rated at 20t supported by air bags.

Max Transportability Weight (tonnes) (3) 25.0t

Front Axle

6.60t

Rear Bogie

9.900t


Notes: (1) Recommended Net Vehicle Weight (without load list). (2) Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (3) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight,, CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List (including crew/personnel ,

stores)

Figure 8 Truck Wrecker Medium


axle


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2.1.3 Mass limits for combinations

(2) The loaded mass of a dog trailer or pig trailer must not exceed the loaded mass of the towing vehicle.

(2) The total mass of a combination, and any load, must not exceed the towing vehicle’s GCM.

(4) If the manufacturer of a motor vehicle forming part of a road train or B-double has not determined the GCM of the vehicle, the total mass of the combination and any load must not exceed the number of kilograms worked out using the following formula: where: K means: (a) 0.055 if a single drive axle is fitted to the motor vehicle; or (b) 0.053 if a single drive tandem axle group is fitted to the motor vehicle;

or (c) 0.051 if a dual drive tandem axle group is fitted to the motor vehicle. M means the number of tyre revolutions per kilometre as specified by the tyre manufacturer for the tyres fitted to the driving axle or axles. R means the overall gear reduction between engine and drive wheels. T means the maximum engine net torque in newton-metres.

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Part 3 Size and projection of loads

2.3.1 Size limits (1) A vehicle or a combination, and its load, must not exceed a size limit set for the

vehicle or combination in the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicle Standards) Regulations unless exempted by these exemptions or a single trip permit.

(2) The distance measured at right angles between the rear overhang line of a vehicle and the rear of any load it is carrying must not exceed the rear overhang that the vehicle is allowed under the Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicle Standards) Regulations or these exemptions.

Illustration of:

• front projection limit; and

• rear overhang limit from Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicle Standards) Regulations; and

• maximum rear projection of load allowed without a warning signal.

2.3.2 Front and side projections (1) A load on a vehicle must not project more than 1.2 metres in front of the vehicle,

or more than 150 millimetres from the outermost part of either side of it unless specifically exempted by these exemptions or other instrument.

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Vehicle loaded to width limits referred to in subclause 2.3.1, with maximum side projection of load allowed under subclause 2.3.2 (1)

Note The combined dimensions of a vehicle and its load must still meet the requirements of clause 2.1 even if the load projects from the vehicle in any direction.

2.3.3 Rear projections

(1) The rear of a load on a vehicle must carry a warning signal if the load:

(a) projects more than 1.2 metres behind the vehicle; or (b) projects to the rear of the vehicle so that the end of the load cannot be seen

easily from behind; or

(c) is on a pole-type trailer. (2) In daytime, the warning signal must be a brightly coloured flag or piece of

material, with each side at least 300 millimetres long.

(3) In the nighttime, the warning signal must be a red light that can be seen for 200 metres.

2.3.4 Dangerous projections (1) A load on a vehicle must not project in a way that is dangerous to a person or to

property, even if all dimension and warning requirements are met.

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Part 4 Placing and securing loads

2.4.1 Loading obligations (1) A load on a vehicle must not be placed in a way that makes the vehicle

unstable or unsafe.

(2) A load on a vehicle must be secured so that it is unlikely to fall or be dislodged from the vehicle.

(3) An appropriate method must be used to restrain the load on a vehicle.

2.4.2 Trailers (1) A trailer in a combination must be securely coupled to the vehicle in front of it. (2) The components of a coupling used between vehicles must be compatible and

properly connected to each other.

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Part 5 Pilot Provisions 2.5.1 Requirement for Pilot and Escort operators not to be licensed

(1) ADF Pilot Vehicle Operators are exempt from the requirement to be registered and licensed to operate as Pilot Vehicle Operators in respective States and Territories.

2.5.2 ADF Pilot and Escort vehicles to be able to tow a trailer.

(1) ADF pilot and escort vehicles may tow a trailer subject to the following conditions: (a) They will not have a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) more than 4.5 tonnes. (b) Size of the trailer towed by an ADF pilot and escort vehicle will not

exceed the standard covered load trailer for that class of vehicle. Where appropriate the trailer is to be equipped with braking controlled and activated by the towing vehicle.

(c) The load carried in trailers towed by ADF pilot and escort vehicles will not

in any way (width or height) impede the drivers’ view of the vehicle or vehicles being escorted.

2.5.3 ADF Pilot and Escort vehicles exempt from carrying tools.

(1) ADF Pilot and Escort vehicles are permitted to carry personal tools and equipment subject to the following conditions:

(a) Only personal military issue equipment of the operator or operators of the

ADF pilot and escort vehicles will be carried in that vehicle.

(b) Equipment carried in ADF pilot and escort vehicles will not in any way (width and height) impede the drivers view of the load being escorted, or impair the drivers ability to drive in a safe manner.

NOTEThe ADF provides a formalised training and licensing arrangement for the Pilot Vehicle operators based on current National Competency standards and requires Pilot Vehicle operators to be competent to operate in any location. This training is currently embedded in the Heavy Rigid and Heavy Combination Courses or can be exported as a stand-alone package. This package can be provided to each State authority for accreditation if required.

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2.5.4 Peak hour, Clearway and Transit lane travel

(1) Defence vehicles wider than 2.5 metres or longer than 22 metres, must not travel on roads that are clearways or transit lanes in the Scheduled metropolitan zones (define/list in a schedule to Reg) between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00am, and 3:00pm and 7:00pm Monday to Friday.

(2) Defence vehicles exercising essential security tasks and training are exempted the

requirement in para 2.4.4(1).

2.5.5 Pilot requirements

(1) Pilot vehicles are not required for travel unless the dimensions noted by the heavy black lines on the pilot graph are exceeded.

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2 pilots only

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NOTE Security tasks and training are defined as those tasks where Defence has been directed to provide, or there is an expectation or obligation for Defence to provide, essential support to State or territory authorities or on behalf of the Commonwealth.

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Chapter 3 Licensing

Part 1 Training Accreditation for Licensing

3.1.1 Recognition Policy (1) Defence members are not bound by licensing, age or experience requirements

under the Defence Act s123. Under State or Territory legislation, this extends to specialised licensing regimes where either there is no additional training involved or there is a requirement against an administrative action.

(2) Where appropriate endorsed and accredited training exists within Defence, this training is to be accepted as being complementary to State and Territory requirements.

(3) All Defence members attending and qualifying on an approved Defence Carriage and Transport of Dangerous Goods Course are exempt State and Territory requirements to obtain a State or Territory licence.

Part 2 Requirement to produce licences

3.2.1 Requirement not to produce a State Licence

(1) Defence Members are not required to produce a State or Territory licence when driving an authorised Defence vehicle on Defence business. Defence members will produce

(a) a current Defence licence, and

(b) AC 795 Driver Qualification Log, and

NOTE

Defence has a parallel system of training regulatory control that is endorsed and accredited. (The ADF services are endorsed as Registered Training Organisations under the respective legislation). Where there exists a requirement for a licensing regime within the State or Territory legislation and Defence trains to a similar standard, then the compliance is deemed to occur. An example of this is the Class 3 Bulk Dangerous Goods licence required by State and Territory bodies. All Defence professional drivers qualify in the carriage of Dangerous Goods and Commonwealth Explosives as part of their Basic Drivers Course and are required to requalify every three years. They further attend a formalised course to qualify on the ancillary equipment (tanker and pumps etc) and the handling of fuels. This course is also subject to three-year requalification. Each qualified member is issued an Australian Institute of Petroleum Passport (AIP Passport) at the conclusion of the training.

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(c) AD049 Vehicle Authorisation and Task Form.

(2) Defence members are required to carry and produce on demand the three documents specified above. These documents outline the following:

(a) Member is trained on the equipment being operated.

(b) Member is on an authorised task.

(c) Members' movements and routes travelled.

3.2.2 Requirement for Specified Civilians not to produce State licence

(1) When a civilian member is subject to the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA), then they should have the same status and obligations as a Defence member.

3.2.3 Cancellation,Suspension and Review of ADF Licences

(1) An ADF licence will be cancelled for the following reasons:

(a) The holder’s civilian licence is cancelled in any State or Territory of Australia.

(b) The holder’s employment with the Department of Defence is terminated.

(2) An ADF licence will be suspended for any of the following reasons:

(a) The holder’s civilian licence is suspended in any State or Territory of Australia;

(b) The holder is considered unfit to drive due to their accident or traffic violations record, or has an accident investigation pending;

(c) A medical officer certifies that due to physical injury or medical impairment the holder is unfit to drive;

(d) The holder’s Commanding Officer directs that the holder undertakes retraining for any other discipline or bad driving related reason.

(e) The holder fails to maintain currency where a mandated currency requirement exists for either the entire licence for specific codes issued on the licence (Dangerous Goods or Defence Emergency Vehicle driver are two examples of codes having currency requirements).

NOTE An ADF licence will be reviewed with regard to the job related requirement for codes and endorsements when the holder is transferred or moves to another position within Defence.

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Chapter 4 Australian Road Rules

Part 1 Exemption from Rules

4.1.1 Requirement to remain inside the vehicle

(1) The ADF driver and commander of all variants of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC M113), Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV), Bushranger and Main Battle Tank (MBT) are exempt from provisions of uniform road transport legislation requiring that persons remain entirely inside a vehicle unless making authorised hand signals.

(2) Passengers of ADF vehicles with specific responsibilities for security are exempted from the requirement to maintain their body entirely within the vehicle when employed in those duties, and where the vehicle has an area specifically designed to allow Defence personnel to carry out these duties.

4.1.2 Exemption from carrying passengers in the load space of a vehicle

(1) The ADF is exempt from provisions of uniform road transport legislation that prohibit the carriage of passengers in the load space of vehicles, without a means of restraint approved by the Road Transport Authority, and to which there is an identification plate approved by the Register and affixed to the motor vehicle in a manner approved by the Road Transport Authority.

NOTE The ADF utilises a specific nature of vehicle ancillary equipment to allow movement of troops over terrain not easily traversed by other vehicles. In general these vehicles are of a truck variant with special bench seating incorporated into the design of the vehicle. Other vehicle variants that are designed as “fit for purpose” (communications modules etc) have as an integral part of their design, seating for an operator in the cargo space of the vehicle.

NOTE APC M113, ASLAV and MBT are designed to operate on a battlefield with the driver closed down and viewing the surroundings through narrow vision blocks. During transit movement the drivers seat can be raised to allow better vision; however, the driver's vision is still extremely limited. Hence, during transit the commander, who is in constant radio intercom contact with the driver, is responsible for watching the sides and rear of the vehicle.

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Part 2 Recognition of Defence Emergency Vehicles 4.2.1 Defence Emergency Vehicles

(1) Defence Emergency vehicles are recognised under State and Territory provisions relating to the governance of emergency vehicles. The following vehicles constitute emergency vehicle for the legislation:

(a) Defence ambulances - Defence vehicles with specific ancillary shelters or equipment to evacuate and sustain treatment regimes in transit situations.

(b) Defence Fire Service vehicles - Defence vehicles with specific ancillary equipment to prevent or eliminate fires in domestic or field environments.

(c) Defence Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) - Defence vehicles carrying EOD equipment for the emergency demolition of unexploded ordnance.

4.2.2 Drivers of Defence Emergency Vehicles

(1) Drivers of Defence Emergency vehicles are recognised as "Emergency workers” as defined for the purposes in the Australian Road Rules.

NOTE ADF Emergency vehicles are used to provide a first line response to emergency situations in the same manner civilian emergency vehicles respond to civilian emergencies. Vehicles are fitted with warning devices are to comply with current legislation and crewed by personnel who have completed the Defence Emergency Vehicle Drivers course. This course concentrates on roadcraft and wheeled accident avoidance.

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Part 3 Driving Hours and Fatigue Management 4.3.1 Exemption from Driving Hours and Fatigue Management Rules

(1) ADF drivers are exempted under the State and Territory road transport laws from mandated driving hours and fatigue management programs.

(2) The military drivers of ADF vehicles involved in any task must maintain an AD- 049 Vehicle Authorisation and Task Form for every vehicle they drive (located at Annex A to Chap 4 in DRTI). The AD049 details start, finish times and kilometres. AD049 are subject to daily (or completion of task if longer than one day) verification by unit transport supervisors.

4.3.2 Driving Hours and Fatigue Management Rules for Defence

(1) Pursuant to the exemption granted in para 4.3.1 (1) Defence is to adhere to the following fatigue management guidelines:

(a) Drivers are not to drive for a continuous period of more than five hours (including short Halts).

(b) Drivers are to have a short halt of at least 10 minutes at approximately every two hours plus or minus 30 minutes.

(c) Drivers are to have a minimum break of 30 minutes after five hours driving (including short halts).

(d) Drivers are not to drive for a period of more than 12 hours (including short halts and breaks) in any 24-hour period that includes one period of eight hours continuous rest.

(e) Rest is not to be taken in a moving vehicle. ‘Two-up’ driving is only permitted where appropriate sleeper berths are fitted to the vehicle.

NOTE ADF drivers involved in road transport movement on an intra-state or interstate highways are required to conform to a pre-planned itinerary in addition to maintaining the AD049. The itinerary must comply with stringent fatigue management guidelines as directed in the Defence Road Transport Instructions. ADF maintains an internal monitoring mechanism and regular checks of intra-state interstate transport operations (qualified transport supervisors monitor and conduct regular inspections). ADF drivers are not subject to the same schedule pressures as commercial operators and are adequately compensated for time spent away from their home base and overnight stops. Most movement of ADF vehicles is conducted under a strictly controlled regime (convoy operations or packets of vehicles) and a formalised orders process is delivered to ensure compliance with fatigue management guidelines.

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(f) Commanders/Managers and staff authorised to task drivers are to be aware of the problems of driver fatigue. Prior to any task, tasking authorities are to ensure that drivers have had sufficient rest.

(g) Defence driver rest log books/sheets are to be used on exercises or operations for this purpose. Consideration must be given to drivers who have done work other than driving during the day, and the tasking authority has the responsibility of deciding if the driver is sufficiently alert and has had sufficient rest prior to any driving task.

(h) Drivers are to have a minimum of eight hours of continuous rest in an

environment conducive to sleep, in a 24-hour period. Transport Managers are responsible, on behalf of the Commanding Officer/Officer Commanding, for the development and implementation of driver fatigue management plans using the Form PH 032—Driver’s Log or similar personal log/database.

(2) The following restrictions are to apply:

(a) Drivers of heavy vehicles are to have had at least one period of 24 hours

consecutive hours of rest during the preceding seven days.

(3) The following exemptions to para 1–2 may only be made for exercise activities on the approval of a Brigadier (or equivalent):

(a) The restriction that drivers are to have had at least one period of 24 consecutive hours of rest in the preceding 7 days for convoys travelling to and from the exercise are using nominated staging areas.

(b) If drivers have driven a vehicle for 50 hours or less over the preceding six days, the requirement to have had a “rest” period of 24 consecutive hours on the 7th day may be waived.

4.3.3 Carriage of Logbooks by Defence Members (1) ADF members are exempt from the provisions of uniform transport legislation

requiring that a driver carry and maintain a driver’s logbook.

4.3.4 Production of Logbooks by Defence Members (1) ADF members are exempted from the requirement to produce a State or Territory

logbook or other form of evidence required by State or Territory regulations for driving hours or work records.

NOTE ADF drivers are answerable through a multi discipline system for any breaches of specific task orders or general DRTI requirements regarding driving hours and rest periods.

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Chapter 5 General Operating Conditions

Part 1 Exemption from Rules

5.1.1 Requirement for signs and placards

(1) ADF vehicles moving as part of an ADF convoy, are exempt from the provisions of uniform road transport legislation requiring that oversize vehicles be accompanied by escort and/or pilot vehicles fitted with placards that read, as appropriate “ OVERSIZE LOAD FOLLOWING” and “OVERSIZE LOAD AHEAD”, subject to the following conditions:

(a) ADF convoys that include one or more oversize vehicle, will be accompanied by escort and/or pilot vehicle, at the front and the rear of the convoy fitted with placards that read as appropriate “OVERSIZE CONVOY FOLLOWING” and “OVERSIZE CONVOY AHEAD”.

(b) The total number of vehicles in an ADF convoy or packet that includes one or more oversize vehicle will not exceed five vehicles excluding the escort and/or pilot vehicle.

(c) Vehicles within the convoy or packet are to be spaced sufficiently to allow overtaking opportunities for other traffic.

(d) Radio communications will be available for all vehicles within the convoy.

(e) Lights are to be illuminated for all travel and vehicles within the convoy.

5.1.2 Requirement for signs and placards on Armoured vehicles

(1) All variants of Armoured Personnel Carrier Mark 113 (APC-M113) and Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) and Bushranger variants are exempt from the requirement to display oversize warning placards and additional warning lights and the need to be accompanied by escort and/or pilot vehicles when undertaking single vehicle movement subject to the following conditions: (a) This exemption is only to apply during the daytime, that is, the period

beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset. (b) Lights are to be illuminated for all travel.

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(c) When travelling in residential areas Defence vehicles nominated in para

5.1.2(1) will comply with jurisdictional directions for such movement.

5.1.3 Requirement for oversize warning placards on ADF Mack vehicles.

(1) ADF Mack 6866RS (Cargo) and ADF Mack 6866rs (Water Distributor) vehicles are exempt from the requirement to display oversize warning placards and additional warning lights and the need to be accompanied by escort/or pilot vehicles.

5.1.4 Flat towing with a rigid ‘A Frame’.

(1) ADF vehicles are exempted from provisions of Road and Transport Legislation that prohibit using rigid ‘A Frames’ for towing: and

(2) ADF vehicle that are being towed by ‘A Frames’ are exempt from the provisions

of Road and Transport Legislation requiring that a person ride in the cabin of the vehicle on tow subject to the following conditions:

(a) Flat towing by rigid ‘A Frame’ is only to be used to recover vehicles

disabled by mechanical failure.

(b) A reflective ‘ON TOW’ placard will be fitted with operating left and right tail, brake, and turn indicators suitably connected to operate in unison with the towing vehicle lights.

(c) The towing speed shall not exceed 50 km/h.

(d) The mass of the towing vehicle will be equal to or exceed the mass of the

towed vehicle.

(e) The towing vehicle will operate with running lights at all times.

(f) If they are functional, the towed vehicle will operate its side, park and tail lights at all times.

(g) Where fitted towing and towed vehicles will utilise inter-vehicle brake

connectors.

(h) The vehicle under tow will not tow a trailer or any other equipment.

(i) The distance travelled under tow will be the minimum required to move the disabled vehicle to a location where it can be repaired or salvaged.

(j) Defence specialist recovery vehicles will display rotating amber flashing

lights fixed to the towing vehicle.

(3) Flat towing using rigid ‘A Frames’ will not be conducted:

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(a) To recover damaged vehicles.

(b) To recover over-mass or over dimensional vehicles or vehicles carrying

dangerous goods.

(c) In metropolitan areas where access to contracted civilian towing is available.

(d) To reposition disable vehicles from one repair agency to another.

Part 2 Divisible and Indivisible Loads

5.2.1 ADF specific exemptions for indivisible loads.

(1) ADF trailer combinations are exempt from the provisions of Road Transport legislation prohibiting the carriage of indivisible loads subject to the following conditions:

(a) ADF trailer combinations will not carry indivisible loads if, in doing so the

axle load limit for the vehicle would:

(1) Exceed the manufacturers specification for gross limits, or

(2) Exceed the load permitted by a condition, specified in a declaration of an exemption or an axle mass specified in Chapter 2, or

(3) Otherwise exceed the load limit specified by the road transport

legislation.

(b) The indivisible load shall be comprised of two pieces of military equipment organic to each other or which the operation of one is integral to the other.

5.2.2 ADF specific divisible loads.

(1) ADF vehicles carrying more than one indivisible load are to carry that load subject to the following conditions:

(a) The load/s carried will be Defence specific equipment. Examples of this

equipment may include APC M113 variants and ASLAV vehicles.

(b) Must be integral to the conduct of the exercise or operation being conducted.

(c) Not exceed manufacturer specifications for Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)

OR Gross Combination Mass (GCM), or

(d) Not exceed statutory mass and dimension limits.

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(e) The carrying of additional large indivisible items does not cause the vehicle or combination and its load to exceed a dimension limit in Chapter 2 that would not have been exceeded by the carrying of one of the large indivisible items.

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Chapter 6 SOCOMD Exemptions

Part 1 Restricted Issue

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Chapter 7 Defence Strategic Routes

Part 1 General National Route Access

Defence Designated Route Network

(1) The DRTEF applies to the use by Defence of designated routes across the States and Territories. These routes have been designated after consultation between Defence and the States and Territories and are designed to match vehicle capabilities with the current capacity of roads and bridges. Consequently the DRTEF imposes mass limits for vehicles and combinations, including their loads, as well as mass limits for individual tyres, wheels, axles and axle groups. It also imposes rules on a range of issues pertaining specifically to ADF vehicles. These include the size of loads, the extent to which a load may project from a vehicle, warning signs, and the securing of loads. The designated Defence Route network will be reviewed and updated in consultation with the States and Territories. These reviews will take into account infrastructure capabilities, the nature and operation of ADF vehicles, and any specific operating conditions impacting on the use of the designated route infrastructure.

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Summary of Principal Routes

Location Connecting With Route Townsville RAAF Scherger Townsville

Innisfail Hwy 25 to Atherton Mareeba Mt Molloy Hwy 81 Lakeland Downs Peninsula Development Rd Sherga

Townsville Tindal Flinders Hwy to Charters Towers Hughenden Richmond Julia Creek Cloncurry Hwy Hwy 66 Mt Isa Barkly Hwy to Camooweal Barkly Homestead Three Ways Hwy 87 Tindal

Townsville Learmonth Townsville Charters Towers Hughenden Richmond Julia Creek Cloncurry Flinders Hwy Hwy 83 Hwy 66 Mt Isa Camooweal Barkly Homestead Barkly Hwy Three Ways Tennant Creek Alice Springs Kulgera Marla Cooper Pedy Woomera Stuart Hwy Port Augusta Ceduna Eyre Hwy Coolgardie Merredin Northam Great Eastern Hwy Route 120 Muchea

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Geraldton Nth West Coastal Hwy

Location Connecting With Route Townsville Learmonth Carnarvon

Learmonth Townsville Woomera Bruce HWY

Flinders Hwy Charters Towers Hughenden Richmond Julia Creek Cloncurry Hwy Hwy 66 to Mt Isa Barkly Hwy to Camooweal Barkly Homestead Three Ways Hwy 87 Stuart Hwy to Tennant Creek Alice Springs Kulgera Hwy 87A to Marla Coober Pedy Woomera

Townsville Amberley Bruce Hwy Home Hill Ayr Bowen Mackay Rockhampton Gin Gin Childers Gympie Gateway Mwy (Routes 1 and 4) Logan Mwy (Routes 4 and 6) Cunning Ham Hwy

Townsville RAAF Williamtown Bruce Hwy Home Hill Ayr Bowen Mackay Rockhampton Gin Gin Childers Gympie Gateway Mwy (Route 1 and 4) Logan Mwy (Route 4 and 6) Cunningham Hwy Warwick Hwy New England Hwy Stanthorpe Tenterfield Glenn Innes Armadale

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Tamworth Mussellbrook Singleton Maitland Pacific Hwy Raymond Terrace Williamtown

Tindal Learmonth Tindal Katherine Victoria Hwy to Kununurra Great Northern Hwy to Falls Creek Fitzroy Crossing Broome Roebuck Road House North West Coastal Hwy to Port Headland Nanutarra Road House 118 klms south Nanutarra Road House turn right towards Learmonth

Tindal Curtin Tindal Katherine Kununurra Great Northern Hwy to Halls Creek Fitzroy Crossing Derby

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Northern Territory

Figure 11 Key NT Defence Routes

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Key NT Routes.

ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES Location Connecting With Route Darwin West, East, North Victoria Hwy

Barkly Hwy Stuart Hwy

Northern Territory Northern Territory All roads gazetted in State publications for approved B Double and higher Mass Limit Trucks

Darwin

Darwin

Figure 12 Key Darwin Defence Routes

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Location Connecting With Route Robertson Barracks

Larrakeyah Thorngate rd Tulagi Rd Stuart Hwy Daly St Mitchell St Packard St Allen Ave

Robertson Barracks

Fort Hill Wharf Thorngate Rd Tulagi Rd Stuart Hwy Amy Johnson Ave Tiger Brennan Drive Dinah Beach Rd Frances Bay Rd McMinn St Kitchner Drive

Robertson Barracks

East Arm Port Thorngate Rd Tulagi Rd Stuart Hwy Berrimah Rd

Robertson Barracks

Rail Head Thorngate Rd Tulagi Rd Stuart Hwy Berrimah Rd Export Drive

Robertson Barracks

Universal Engineering & Detroit Diesel

Thorngate Rd Tulagi Rd Stuart Hwy Berrimah Rd Casey Rd Mendis Rd Hamaura Rd Muramats Rd Cochrane Rd

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Queensland

Figure 13 Key Defence Routes Queensland

Key Queensland Routes.

ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES Location Connecting With Route Brisbane South Queensland

Logistic Group Kingsford Smith Dr - Sugarmill Road

Rockhampton Base Administrative Support Company,

Rockhampton

Bruce Hwy - Campbell Rd - Wandal Rd - Western St

Amberley RAAF Base Amberley Cunningham Hwy - South Amberley Rd Wallangara Wallangara Logistic

Company New England Hwy - Margetts St - Woodlawn St - Merawa St - Mount Norman Rd - Army Ave

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Cairns HMAS Cairns Bruce Hwy - Portsmouth Cairns Southern Acess Rd - Comport St - Draper St

Cairns 51 Far North Queensland Regiment

Bruce Hwy - Oxley St - Mulgrave St -Tills St - Mann St

Queensland Queensland Guideline for Multi-combination Vehicles in QLD Form No. 1 (or Forms that replace this form)

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Brisbane

Figure 14 Key Brisbane Defence Routes

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Figure 15 Defence Red Route Brisbane

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Location Connecting With Route Brisbane By pass Brisbane Gateway Mwy.

Route 1 & 4 By pass Brisbane Logan Mwy

Route 4 & 6 Gallipoli Barracks Enogerra Red Route

North

Northern routes Lloyd St Wardell St South Pine Rd Northern Rd South Pine Rd Gympie Rd Bruce Hwy

Gallopoli Barracks Enogerra Red Route

South

Southern Routes Lloyd St Wardell St Jubilee Terrace McGregor Terrace Rouen Road Frederick Street Mt Cootha Rd Western Freeway Centenary Highway Ipswich Road Brisbane Road Cunningham Highway

Gallipoli Barracks Enogerra Red Route

West

Western Routes Red Route South Warrego Highway

Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera Red Route

South

Southern Routes Cunningham Highway

Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera

Alternate Northern Route

Red Route North D'Aguilar Hwy (Route 85) Burnett Hwy

Gallipoli Barracks Enogerra

Wide Bay Training Area

Red Route North Tin Can Bay Rd

Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera

Greenbank Range Complex

Red Route South Centenary Highway Garden Road Forest Lake Boulevard Woogaroo Street


Toowoomba Red Route South Ipswich Motorway Warrego Highway (Route54)

Gallopoli Barracks Enogerra

Wallangara Red Route South Ipswich Motorway Cunningham Highway (Route 25) Red Route South

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South to Gold Coast Lloyd St Wardell St Samford Road Enogerra Road (Route 77) Kelvin Grove Road Countess Street Pacific Highway (Route 1 & 3)

Southern Amberley Rd Old Toowoomba Rd

Amberley Back Gate: Old Toowoomba Rd (bridge) – 12 tonne. Figure 16 Heavy Vehicle Weight Limits for Roads surrounding Amberley.

Summary of Principal Routes - Amberley Location Connecting With Route Amberley North South Amberley Rd

Cunningham Hwy Ipswich Rd Western Fwy Red Route North

Amberley WBTA Red Route North Tin Can Bay Rd

Amberley South Red Route South Sth Amberley Rd Cunningham Hwy New England Hwy ALT Route Sth Amberley Rd Cunningham Hwy Warrego Hwy

Amberley Greenbank Sth Amberley Rd Cunningham Hwy Ipswich Mwy Cetenary Hwy Forest Lake Blvd

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Woogaroo Rd Amberley Towoomba Southern Amberley Rd

Cunningham Rd Warrego Hwy

Amberley Purga Southern Amberley Rd Cunningham Hwy Ipswich-Boonah Rd Carmicheals Rd Chants Rd

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Figure 17 Amberley to Greenbank,Purga, Toowoombah and Warwick

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Summary of Principal Routes Location Connecting With Route

Townsville Ross Island

Cowley Beach Training Area

Boundary Street Woolcock Street Bruce Highway


Wide Bay Training Area

Boundary Street Woolcock Street Charters Towers Road Bowen Road Flinders Highway (TSV - Cluden) Racecourse Road - (Cluden) Bruce Highway (Cluden - Proserpine) Blair Street (Proserpine) Bruce Highway (Proserpine - Gympie) Mary Street (Gympie) Bruce Highway (Wide Bay Training Area)

Ross Island Townsville

Lavarack Barracks Townsville

Boundary Street Woolcock Street Charters Towers Road Bowen Road Bruce Highway

RAAF Base Garbutt

Townsville

North Ingham Road Bruce Highway

RAAF Base Garbutt

Townsville

South Ingham Rd Duckworth Street Nathan Street Bruce Highway

Townsville Lavarack Barracks

High Range Training Area

University Road Ross River Road Herveys Range Road


High Range Training Area

Boundary Street Woolcock Street Charters Towers Road Ross River Road Herveys Range Road

Townsville Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) Rockhampton

Boundary Street Woolcock Avenue Charters Towers Road Bowen Road Flinders Highway (Townsville - Cluden) Racecourse Road (Cluden) Bruce Highway (Cluden - Proserpine) Blair Street (Proserpine) Bruce Highway (Proserpine - SWTA)


North University Road Nathan Street Bruce Highway


South University Road Bruce Highway

Rockhampton SWBTA Western Street Wandal Street Campbell Street Albert Street Moores Creek Road Bruce Highway

Rockhampton Mt Isa Capricorn/Landsborough/Flinders Hwy

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Figure 18 Townsville key routes

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Figure 19 Key Defence Access Routes – SWBTA

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New South Wales

Figure 20 Key Sydney Defence Routes

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ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES Location Connecting With Route Sydney

Moorebank Defence National Storage and

Distribution Centre F5 Motorway Moorebank Avenue

Denman Myambat Logistic Company From Denman - Merriwa Road Rosemount Road From Queensland - New England Highway Mussellbrook Denman Road Rosemount Road

Richmond RAAF Base Richmond Percival Street from Richmond Road Richmond to RAAF Base Richmond

Albury Bandianna Logistics Group Hume Freeway High Street Osborn Street Chapple Street Thomas Mitchell Drive

New South Wales New South Wales Routes gazetted under the Roads Act 1993 General B Double Notice under Division 2 of Part 3 of the Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 1996 or documents that replace this Notice.

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Sydney

Figure 21 Key Sydney Defence Routes

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Summary of Principal Routes Location Connecting

With Route

Holsworthy Barracks Holsworthy/Liverpool

North Moorebank Ave M5 Motorway Hume Hwy Cumberland Hwy (Route 7) James Ruse Drive Pennant Hills Rd F3 Freeway


South Moorebank Ave M5 Motorway Hume Hwy


West Moorebank Ave M5 Motorway Hume Hwy Elizabeth Drive Old Northern Rd M4 Motorway Great Western Highway

Richmond North Percival St Richmond St Macquarie St Bridge St Wilberforce Rd Putty Rd

Richmond North (alternate)

Percival St Richmond Rd Macquarie St Windsor Rd Showground Rd Old Northern Rd Castle Hill Rd Cumberland Rd M3

Richmond South Percival St Richmond Rd Macquarie St George St Blacktown Rd The Northern Rd Narellan Rd Hume Hwy

RAAF Williamtown North via Pacific Hwy

Medowie St Richardson Rd Pacific Hwy

RAAF Williamtown North via New England Hwy

Medowie Rd Nelson Bay Rd Cabbage Tree Rd Tomago Rd Pacific Hwy New England Hwy north through Maitland

RAAF Williamtown South via Pacific Hwy

Medowie Rd Nelson Bay Rd Cabbage Tree Rd Tomago Rd Pacific Hwy

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New England Hwy Sydney/Newcastle Freeway

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Figure 22 RAAF Williamtown NSW Nth

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Figure 23 RAAF Williamstown South

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Figure 24 Holsworthy Barracks South

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Figure 25 Holsworthy South (cont)

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Figure 26 Holsworthy South (cont)

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Figure 29 Holsworthy North (cont)

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Figure 30 Holsworthy West

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Figure 31 Holsworthy West (cont)

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Western Australia

Figure 34 Key Routes Western Australia

Figure 35 Key Defence Western Australian Routes

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ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES Location Connecting With Route

Perth Guilford

Perth Logistics Battalion Great Eastern Highway Great Eastern Highway Bypass Kalamunda Road Barker Road

Perth Freemantle

HMAS Stirling Great Eastern Highway Roe Highway Tonkin Highway Albany Highway South Western Highway Thomas Road Patterson Road Parkin Road Point Peron Road

West Australia West Australia All roads gazetted in State publications for approved B Double and higher Mass Limit Trucks

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Perth

Figure 36 Key Perth Routes

Perth

Figure 37 Key Defence Routes – Perth

Figure 38 Key Defence Perth Routes


Location Connecting With Route

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South Australia

Figure 39 Key Defence Routes - SA

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Key South Australian Routes.

ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES

Location Connecting With Route Adelaide Oatlands

Adelaide Logistic Company Mt Barker Road Cross Road Anzac Highway Morphett Road Oatlands Road

Adelaide RAAF Base Edinburgh (from Adelaide Logistic Company)

Anzac Highway South Road Salisbury Highway Gawler St Commercial Road

South Australia South Australia All roads gazetted in State publications for approved B Double and higher Mass Limit Trucks

NOTE Vehs in SA are to operate in accordance with Road Traffic Act Gazette Notice for the operation of B Doubles and the Road Traffic (Mass and Loading Requirements Regulation 1999 and Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999.

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Adelaide

Figure 40 Key Adelaide Defence Routes

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Summary of Principal Routes - Adelaide

Location Connecting With Route RAAF Edinburgh Woomera Range Elizabeth

Main Rd North Route B92 Port Augusta Stuart Hwy

Warradale DSTO/RAAF Edinburgh

DSTO

Oaklands Rd Marion Rd Anzac Hwy South Rd Salisbury Hwy Commercial Rd First Ave West Ave RAAF Edinburgh

Warradale Victor Harbour Oaklands Rd Marion Rd Southern Expressway or Main South Rd Victor Harbour Rd

Warradale South Eastern Freeway

Oaklands Rd Marion Rd Cross Rd South Eastern Freeway

Warradale Smithfield Oaklands Rd Marion Rd ANZAC Hwy South Rd Salisbury Hwy John Rice Ave Main North Rd Woodford Rd Broadmeadows Rd Smithfield Depot

Warradale Port Wakefield Oaklands Rd Marion Rd ANZAC Hwy South Rd Pt Wakefield Rd

Sth Western Fwy Pt Wakefield Rd (M1 – A1)

South Western Fwy Portrush Rd Ascot Ave Tauton Rd Hamstead Rd Grand Junction Rd Pt Wakefield Rd

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Figure 41 RAAF Edinburgh to Woomera

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Figure 42 Pt Augusta to Woomera and Cultana

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Victoria

Figure 43 Key Victorian Routes

Figure 44 Key Defence Victorian Routes

ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES Location Connecting With Route

Melbourne Cambellfield

Naval Ammunition Depot Hume Highway Somerton

Melbourne Laverton

RAAF Base Laverton Princess Highway Point Cook Road Railway Avenue Aviation Road

Melbourne Point Cook

RAAF Base Point Cook Princess Highway Point Cook Road

Melbourne Point Wilson

Point Wilson Ammunition Depot

Princess Highway Point Wilson Road 29 Mile Road

Melbourne East Sale

RAAF Base East Sale Princess Hwy Raglan Street Aerodrome Street

Benalla ADI Benalla Hume Highway Benalla to Yarrawonga Road Benalla to Winton Road

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Melbourne

Figure 45 Key Melbourne Defence Routes

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Summary of Principal Routes - Melbourne

Location Connecting With Route JALO RAAF RAAF Base Laverton Hume Freeway

M80 Western Ring Rd M1 Princess Freeway

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Tasmania

Figure 46 Key Tasmanian Routes

ADF B DOUBLE VEHICLES Location Connecting With Route State of

Tasmania State of Tasmania All roads gazetted in State publications

for approved B Double and higher Mass Limit Trucks

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Hobart

Figure 47 Key Defence Routes - Hobart

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Summary of Principal Routes - Hobart

Location Connecting With Route Hobart Launceston Midland Highway (1) Hobart Launceston (North -West) Tasman Hwy (A2) Hobart South Huon Highway Hobart South to North - West Coast Lyell Highway (A10)

Murchison Highway (A10) Hobart Buckland Range Tasman Highway (A3) Hobart Stoney Head Range West Tamar (A8)

East Tamar (A7) North Tasmania South Tasmania Tasman Highway (A3)

Bass Highway to East Coast and South to Hobart

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ACT

Figure 48 RMC to Majura Range

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Figure 49 RMC North

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Summary of Principal Routes - ACT Location Connecting With Route

RMC Duntroon Majura Range Morshead Drive Fairbairn Ave Majura Road

RMC Duntroon North Morshead Drive Fairbairn Ave Majura Road Federal Highway

RMC Duntroon South Morshead Drive Fairbairn Ave Majura Road Federal Highway Barton Highway

NOTE All veh configurations exceeding National axle load limits identified in Table 2.2 and those Special Purpose Military Vehicles detailed in Part 2 of the exemption are to have the following bridge restrictions: 1. Vehicle to be restricted to 40 KM/H over the bridge. 2. No braking on the bridge where possible 3. No other veh on the bridge.

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Chapter 8 Exemptions yet to be resolved

The following exemptions are subject to further discussions with States and Territories and are not yet resolved as of the date of this version of the exemption framework.

8.1.1 Exemptions under Chapter 4 Australian Road Rules

Defence Emergency Vehicles

(1) Defence Service Police vehicles - Vehicles operated and signed Defence Service Police vehicles are recognised as emergency vehicles under provisions of State and Territory Road Law for escort duties or traffic duty.

NOTE

The most significant difference between the Defence Service Police vehicles and civilian Police vehicles is that these vehicles are not, and will not, be authorised to conduct pursuit operations on public roads. Where there exists a need for this option civilian police vehicles will be requested to assist.

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8.1.2 Exemptions under Chapter 2 Mass and Loading

Defence Armoured Tracked Vehicles to be recognised as SPV

(1) APC and other tacked variants require exemptions for movement on public roads over specified routes without the requirement to obtain special permission. The variants are indicated in the table below:

Upgraded M113 FOV

M113AS4 APC

(stretched)

M113AS3 ACV

(unstretched)

M113AS4 ARVL

(stretched)

M113AS3 AM

(unstretched)

M113AS4 AF

(stretched)

M113AS3 AA

(unstretched)

M113AS4 ALV1

(stretched)

Length (m)

(does not include removable armour installation)

5.790(2) (includes

External Fuel Tank (EFT))

5.122 (includes EFT)

5.97 (fitted with

spades. No EFT)


5.79 (includes EFT)


6.24 (no EFT)

Width (m)

(includes removable armour)

2.62(3) 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62

Height (m) (4) 2.60 2.565 (predicted)

2.495 2.197 3.125 TBA 2.2 (gun not fitted)

RGVM(5) (tonnes) 18.0

15.00 15.0 15.0 18.0 15.0 18.0

Total Base Vehicle Weight (tonnes)

15.1 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 11.250

Base Vehicle Weight with Loadlist (tonnes) (6)

17.58 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 12.625


18.0 15.00 15.00 15.00 18.0 15.00 18.0

Notes:

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(4) The Armoured Logistic Vehicle (ALV) to replace the in-service Tracked Load Carrier (TLC). (5) Dimension obtained from information supplied by FFG for the stretched option (Waran), including external fuel tank (EFT)) (M113

Canberra/Data/Development/Powerpack dated 04/06/01). (6) Based on Data presented at APC CDR (with allowance for track shrouds etc) (7) APC details derived from the Tenix CDR documentation; otherwise In-service M113A1 data used for indicative purposes. (8) Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight (RGVW). (9) Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (figure from Tenix CofG Analysis) (10) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight (EFT capacity 460lt), CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List

(including crew/personnel (APC 880kg), stores)

Figure 50 Tracked Vehicles M113 Upgrade Armoured Personnel Carrier Variants

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M113A1 FOV

M113A1 APC

M806A1 ARVL Armoured Recovery

Vehicle Light

M113A1 APC-F APC Fitters

M125A1 APC-M Mortar Carrier

M113 MRV Medium

Recon Veh

M113 TLC Tracked Load

Carrier

M577A1 Command Post

Length (m)

4.864m 5.302m 4.865m 4.865m 4.864m 5.753m 4.865m

Width (m) 2.69m 2.75m 2.69m 2.69m 2.65m 2.68m 2.68m

Height (m) 2.528m 2.945m

3.125m 2.197m 2.528m 3.289m 2.565m

RGVM(26) (tonnes) 12.0t

12.0t 13.0t 13.0t 12.0t 13.0t 12t


9.732t 11.540t 10.445t 9.759t 9.372t 7.550t 10.655t


11.515t 12.090t 11.020t 11.303t 10.417t 12.995t 11.055t


12.0t 12.0t 13.0t 13.0t 12.0t 13.0t 12.0t

Notes: (11) Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight (RGVW). (12) Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (13) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight (EFT capacity 460lt), CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List

(including crew/personnel , stores)

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Figure 51 Current Fleet M113 Variants

M113A1 FOV

M113A1 APC

M806A1 ARVL Armoured Recovery

Vehicle Light

M113A1 APC-F APC Fitters

M125A1 APC-M Mortar Carrier

M113 MRV Medium

Recon Veh

M113 TLC Tracked Load

Carrier

M577A1 Command Post

Length (m)

4.864m 5.302m 4.865m 4.865m 4.864m 5.753m 4.865m

Width (m) 2.693m 2.857m 2.690m 2.858m 2.693m 2.686m 2.685m

Height (m) 2.528m 2.945m

3.125m 2.197m 2.528m 3.289m 2.565m

RGVM(26) (tonnes) 12.0t

12.0t 13.0t 13.0t 12.0t 13.0t 12t


9.732t 11.540t 10.445t 9.759t 9.372t 7.550t 10.655t


11.515t 12.090t 11.020t 11.303t 10.417t 12.995t 11.055t


12.0t 12.0t 13.0t 13.0t 12.0t 13.0t 12.0t

Notes: (14) Recommended Gross Vehicle Weight (RGVW). (15) Vehicle Weight including loadlist. (16) The Maximum Transportability Weight includes: Total Base Weight + (Armour, Fuel Weight (EFT capacity 460lt), CES, Kit, Full Ammunition, Load List

(including crew/personnel , stores)

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Chapter 9 Interpretations Note The following definitions appear in the Road Transport Reform (Vehicles and Traffic) Act 1993:

motor vehicle means a vehicle that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.

road means an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles.

trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle being towed.

The terms have the same meaning in the DRTEF as they have in the Act.

1.1 Definitions (1) In this document:

axle means one or more shafts positioned in a line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the vehicle turn. axle group means a single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri-axle group or quad-axle group. B-double means a combination consisting of a prime mover towing 2 semi-trailers.

Typical B-double

centre of an axle group means: (a) a line located midway between the centre-lines of the outermost axles of the

group; or (b) if the group consists of 2 axles, one of which is fitted with twice the number of

tyres as the other axle — a line located one third of the way from the centre-line of the axle with more tyres towards the centre-line of the axle with fewer tyres.

Centre of a typical tandem axle group fitted with an equal number of tyres on each axle

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Centre of a typical tandem axle group fitted with a different number of tyres on each axle

Centre of a typical tri-axle group

Centre of a typical quad-axle group

combination means a motor vehicle connected to one or more trailers. Commander means in the context of this publication this means a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) appointed as a commanding officer, officer commanding or a designated commander. The member in the appointment may be responsible for commanding members of the ADF in a Defence establishment, an independent unit or a Branch within a Headquarters. Commercial vehicle means a vehicle, which is available for purchase ‘off the shelves’ from commercial sources for the purposes of performing general transport tasks, and can be supported normally by the local commercial infrastructure. These vehicles are also referred to as CL (Commercial Line) vehicles. Vehicles specifically designed and constructed to military pattern or specification are not considered commercial vehicles. Vehicles commercially constructed to perform specialist functions (ie fire trucks, aircraft tow motors etc) are not considered commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicle management program is the management of Defence’s commercial vehicles by financial criteria (cost analysis) to ensure the provision of a

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cost-effective, appropriately sized fleet (both owned and hired). Land Systems Division is responsible for the management of the program. converter dolly means a trailer with one axle group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling designed to convert a semi-trailer into a dog trailer.

Typical converter dolly

convoy means two or more vehicles organised for the purpose of control and orderly movement, with or without escort protection, forms a convoy. When required, a convoy of vehicles may be subdivided into groups of two to ten vehicles, known as ‘packets’. Packets travel independently but conform to the overall convoy plan and under the control of a convoy commander. Defence civilian (Defence Force Discipline Act 1982) means a person (other than a Defence member) whom: a. with the authority of an authorised officer, accompanies a part of the Defence

Force that is: (1) outside Australia; or (2) On operations against an enemy; and

b. Has consented, in writing, to subject himself or herself to Defence Force discipline while so accompanying that part of the Defence Force.

Defence civilian contractor means any civilian who is, or whose services are, contracted, sub-contracted, leased, rented or hired by the Department of Defence to perform, or provide an authorised Defence task or service, who is not a Defence member or Australian Public Servant. Defence civilian employee means a civilian employee of the Department of Defence. Defence emergency vehicle means a vehicle operated by Service police, Ambulance, Fire Services, explosive ordnance and any other vehicles designated by the Chief of the Defence Force. Defence establishment means any Defence garrison area, base or facility. Defence personnel means personnel who are members of the ADF, Defence civilians or Defence civilian employees. Defence Practice or Exercise Area means an area that has been publicly gazetted under regulation 49 of the Defence Force Regulations or has been negotiated between Defence and appropriate government authorities. The area is to be clearly defined and have limited or controlled access to the general public. Public roads may form part of a Defence Practice Area.

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Defence vehicle is any vehicle that is owned by, or leased or hired by, the Department of Defence. It can be plated with Defence, Commonwealth, or civilian number plates. dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a semi-trailer and converter dolly) with:

(a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar; and

(b) one axle group or single axle at the rear.

Typical dog trailer

drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a semi-trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing purposes. driver means the person driving or in control of the ADF motor vehicle or equipment. fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi-trailer), used with a prime mover, semi-trailer or a converter dolly to permit quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation. GCM (gross combination mass), in relation to a motor vehicle, means the greatest possible sum of the maximum loaded mass of the motor vehicle and of any vehicles that may lawfully be towed by it at one time:

(a) as specified by the motor vehicle’s manufacturer: (i) on a plate fixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer; or (ii) if the manufacturer has not specified the sum of the maximum loaded

mass on a plate fixed to the vehicle — in another place; or (b) as specified by the vehicle registration authority if: (i) the manufacturer has not specified the sum of the maximum loaded mass;

or (ii) the manufacturer cannot be identified; or (iii) The vehicle has been modified to the extent that

the manufacturer’s specification is no longer appropriate. GVM (gross vehicle mass) means the maximum loaded mass of a vehicle:

(a) as specified by the manufacturer; or (b) as specified by the vehicle registration authority if: (i) the manufacturer has not specified a maximum loaded mass; or (ii) the manufacturer cannot be identified; or (iii) the vehicle has been modified to the extent that

the manufacturer’s specification is no longer appropriate.

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load, in relation to a vehicle, includes anything that is normally removed from the vehicle when the vehicle is not in use. load-sharing suspension system means an axle group suspension system that:

(a) is built to divide the load between the tyres on the group so that no tyre carries a mass more than 10% greater than the mass it would carry if the load were divided equally; and

(b) has effective damping characteristics on all axles of the group. mobility category is defined as: (a) Category 1. Vehicles capable of sustained operation cross-country, with an

accepted reduction in road performance (eg tank, APC). (b) Category 2. Vehicles capable of sustained operation on roads and tracks with

sufficientcross-country capability to effect deployment and reach weapon sites (eg Landrover 110 GS).

(c) Category 3. Vehicles capable of sustained operation on roads and tracks with sufficient cross-country capabilities to reach echelons, distribution points or work sites (eg Mack GS).

(d) Category 4. Vehicles primarily for use on formed roads with a limited capability to operate on tracks and an off road capability sufficient to seek cover from attack or make detours (eg prime-mover and semi-trailer combination, sedan).

night-time means the time beginning at sunset and ending at sunrise. owner, in relation to a vehicle, means:

(a) if the vehicle: (i) is registered — a person in whose name the vehicle is registered under a

Commonwealth, State or Territory Act; or (ii) is not registered — a person to whom a mark, plate, or permit has been

issued to allow the vehicle to be used; and (b) a person or unit of the ADF who, according to the vehicle registration

authority’s records, has been issued the vehicle and is authorised to use the vehicle for ADF business.

(c) a person who is entitled to the possession of the vehicle. pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load-carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar.

Typical pig trailer

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pole-type trailer means a trailer that:

(a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an attachment fitted to a pole; and

(b) is ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs, pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of supporting themselves like beams between supports.

Typical pole-type trailer

prime mover means a motor vehicle built to tow a semi-trailer. quad-axle group means a group of 4 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres. rear overhang line means:

(a) if there is a single axle at the rear of the vehicle — the centre-line of the axle; or

(b) if there is an axle group at the rear of the vehicle — the centre of the axle group, determined without regard to the presence of any steerable axle or retractable axle in the group unless all axles in the group are steerable or retractable.

Rear overhang line on a typical motor vehicle that has an axle group

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Rear overhang line on a typical semi-trailer

retractable axle means an axle that can be raised so that the tyres on the axle do not touch the ground. road train means a combination, other than a B-double, consisting of a motor vehicle towing at least 2 trailers (counting as one trailer a converter dolly supporting a semi-trailer).

Typical triple road train

semi-trailer means a trailer that has: (a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear; and (b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that would result in some of the load

being imposed on the prime mover. single axle means an axle not forming part of an axle group. single axle group means a group of 2 or more axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is less than 1 metre. tandem axle group means a group of at least 2 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is at least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres. tri-axle group means a group of at least 3 axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2 metres. twinsteer axle group means a group of 2 axles:

(a) with single tyres; and (b) fitted to a motor vehicle; and (c) connected to the same steering mechanism; and (d) the horizontal distance between whose centre-lines is at least 1 metre, but not

more than 2 metres.

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Typical twinsteer axle group on a motor vehicle

vehicle includes the vehicle’s equipment and any substances that the vehicle is carrying that are essential for its operation. vehicle registration authority, in relation to a vehicle, means:

(a) the authority that last registered the vehicle; or (b) if the vehicle has never been registered — the authority responsible for

registering vehicles in the State or Territory in which the vehicle is used or is intended to be used.

(c) in the case of vehicles displaying ADF plates, the program or sub program group responsible for the issue and maintenance of ADF vehicles.

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