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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