Access to Victoria's road network depends on the vehicle type and mass limits. High productivity vehicles (HPVs) such as B-double trucks and higher mass limits trucks must operate under certain conditions on roads throughout Victoria. Access is allowed where these vehicles can operate safely with other traffic and where the road infrastructure is suitable.
The majority of Victoria's main road network (freeways, highways and arterial roads) is approved for use by B-doubles and higher mass limits vehicles.
Local government has responsibility for local roads across Victoria. These make up approximately 80 per cent of the road network. Councils must approve local roads that HPVs can travel on and VicRoads publishes a list of approved local roads.
Some HPVs have restricted access to Victoria's road network, and must only travel on VicRoads' approved routes. Some routes are unsuitable for long, heavy vehicles due to hilly terrain with narrow, sharp bends; dense traffic conditions; or high residential populations.
Further details on heavy vehicles and their operation in Victoria can be found in the resources section below.