TMA LZEHV Monitoring Schemes

About the Scheme:

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia, is conducting a 12-month trial, with possible extensions, to assess the road utilization of eligible Low or Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles (LZEHVs) on approved routes in South Australia. The LZEHVs, encompassing battery electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles, are categorized into specific monitoring schemes based on their length.

This initiative, developed by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), aims to determine the suitability of LZEHVs for freight tasks traditionally performed by combustion engine-powered heavy vehicles, evaluating their impact on approved routes within the South Australian road network. The trial's efficacy will be assessed at the end of the designated period.

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Benefits of the Scheme:

Increased weights and network access for eligible Low or Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles.

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Regulatory Telematics Requirements:

TMA + Smart OBM is a requirement for all eligible vehicles of this scheme.

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Related Access Instruments:

Permit: You must apply for a Class 3 permit though the NHVR to operate under the trial scheme.

Eligible Vehicles:

The scheme is available to any prime mover that is powered by:

• an electric motor with fixed or removable batteries
• a hydrogen engine
• a hydrogen electric motor
• a hybrid engine
• an ethically/sustainably sourced alternative fuel engine.

Additionally, axle counts, and spacing conditions apply, as well as additional requirements for prime movers which have been converted to a low and zero emission engine/motor which can be found in the Other Resources section.

Network Map:

SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport - Trial Scheme (Network Map)

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Additional Resources:

SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport - Trial Scheme Details & Requirements