Apply for a Performance-Based Standards (PBS) access permit

Heavy vehicle access permits are applied for via the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Portal.

You'll need to apply if:

• your vehicle doesn't comply with the prescribed mass or dimension requirements set out in a gazette notice
• you want to travel on the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) road network, or on a route that is outside the network of your particular heavy vehicle.

The NHVR permit applies to travel throughout Australia, with the exception of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, where you'll need to apply directly to the relevant state or territory road transport authority.

Note: You must hold a PBS Vehicle Approval to apply for a PBS access permit.
As long as you have a PBS Design Approval, you can apply for a PBS Vehicle Approval  at the same time as you apply for your access permit.

For the most up-to-date information, visit Performance-Based Standards vehicle access permit on the NHVR website.