For Permit Holders

The National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (Tier 1) Authorisation Notice 2021 provides eligible Tier 1 Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles with immediate access to relevant PBS networks across Australia to operate on approved networks without the need of a permit as soon as a Vehicle Approval is issued, although this may be at a restricted mass.

 Operators should note that:

• They must hold a Vehicle Approval with a Tier 1 bridge assessment.

• Vehicle lengths are limited to the approved lengths contained in the PBS Network Classification Guidelines.

• The networks approved in each state or territory are reflected in the jurisdictional schedules. Each network has a maximum mass cap, and eligible vehicles also have a specific length limit for each network.

• Queensland is not currently participating in this Notice.

 VIC, NSW, SA, ACT, TAS Tier 1 Networks that are now available under notice below are approved for the Tier 1 weights noted on your PBS Vehicle Approval (See Tier 1 Network Mass Limits in Table 1 below). Link to the Operators Guide - https://www.nhvr.gov.au/C2021G00810