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The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation sets limits for vehicle mass, dimensions, and load restraint. Breaches expose operators, drivers, and CoR parties to penalties.
The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation (MDL Regulation) prescribes axle mass limits, gross vehicle mass limits, vehicle dimensions, and load restraint standards. It was amended by the Heavy Vehicle National Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ACT) to update MDL provisions. Operators, drivers, consignors, and loaders all have CoR duties to ensure vehicles are not overloaded and loads are properly restrained.
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- The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation sets limits for vehicle mass, dimensions, and load restraint. Breaches expose operators, drivers, and CoR parties to penalties.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Mass, Dimension and Loading Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Heavy Vehicle National Law > Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation § sl-2013-0077.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mass, Dimension and Loading Requirements is a WHS obligation under Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). In short, The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation sets limits for vehicle mass, dimensions, and load restraint. Breaches expose operators, drivers, and CoR parties to penalties.
What changed recently?
Mass, Dimension and Loading Requirements was last updated on 3 September 2026.
