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Mass, Dimension and Loading Breach Risk Categories

Mass, dimension and loading breaches fall into three risk categories: minor, substantial and severe. Learn the thresholds, the 2026–27 NHVR fines and what officers can direct you to do at the roadside.
October 20, 2026
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Reasonable Excuse Under the HVNL: A Guide to the Legal Defence for Transport Operators

Since 2018, a reasonable excuse can be a defence to mass, dimension and loading offences under the HVNL. Learn what the Giannopoulos case decided and what transport operators need to have in place.
October 13, 2026
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Eric NaveaEric Navea

What To Do If You’re Contacted by the NHVR in NSW

Received an NHVR notice or call? Here’s what the regulator can require, the current penalties, and what to do before you respond.
October 13, 2026
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Eric NaveaEric Navea

Overloading Fines in NSW (2026–27): Over GVM Penalties and Who Is Responsible

What is the fine for being over GVM in NSW? Current 2026–27 HVNL overloading penalties, how breaches are categorised, what officers can do at the roadside, and who is legally responsible under the Chain of Responsibility.
September 28, 2026
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Eric NaveaEric Navea

How to Respond to an NHVR Notice in NSW

Received an NHVR notice? Learn what the Heavy Vehicle National Law requires, the penalties for not complying, and the practical steps to take before you respond.
June 1, 2026
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Eric NaveaEric Navea

What Happens If I Get Caught Speeding in a Truck?

Heavy vehicle speeding fines in NSW are much higher than car fines, and serious speeding can mean an on-the-spot suspension. Learn the fines, demerit points, court penalties, speed limiter rules and when the transport business can also be liable.
May 11, 2026
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Eric NaveaEric Navea

Logbook Offences Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law: Quick Guide for Drivers & Operators

The Heavy Vehicle National Law changed on 1 August 2026. Here’s who needs a work diary, the most common logbook offences, the new penalties and demerit points, and how drivers and operators can stay compliant.
December 30, 2025