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About Over-Dimensional Loads

Click here  for information regarding; Over Dimensional load permits for travel across railways and tramways

Dimensions:

Height - "General Freight"
- 4.6m allowed
- 4.6m+ Permit required.
- 4.9m+ restrictions apply due to power line and tram line restrictions.

Height - "Containers & Flatracks"
- 4.3m allowed
- 4.3m+ Permit required

Width

From

To

Permit Required

Pilot Vehicles

Overdimensional signs 
& Flashing lights

Vicroads Additional
Requirements

0

2.50m

No

0

No

No

2.50m

3.00m

No

0

Yes

No

3.00m

3.50m

No

0

Yes

No

3.50m

4.50m

Yes

1

Yes

No

4.50m

5.50m

Yes

2

Yes

No

5.50m

5.50m+

Yes

2

Yes

Vicroads Escort


Length - Up to 25m before permit required.

Weights - Weight declarations must be supplied for all cartage loads. Load configurations will depend on local authority truck and trailer legislated specifications.