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Mass Limit Offences: What Heavy Vehicle Operators Need to Know

General Mass Limits increased on 1 August 2026. Learn the new axle and gross limits, how overloading breaches are categorised, how trucks are weighed, the 2026–27 NHVR fines and why operators are in the firing line.
September 14, 2026
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Facing an HVNL Prosecution? What to Expect in NSW

Charged by the NHVR? Learn how HVNL prosecutions work in NSW, from the investigation and Court Attendance Notice to pleas, hearings, penalties, appeals and enforceable undertakings.
September 7, 2026
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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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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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What Is the Blood Alcohol Limit for Truck Drivers in NSW?

The blood alcohol limit for heavy vehicle drivers in NSW is under 0.02, and even one drink can put you over. Here’s who the limit applies to, the current penalties, and what happens to your licence if you’re caught.
May 10, 2026
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Legal Questions Truck Drivers Ask in NSW: Demerit Points, Driving Records and Your Licence

Truck drivers in NSW ask us how long offences stay on their record, how long demerit points last and how to protect their licence. Here are the answers, including professional driver status and the heavy vehicle offences that carry points.
May 8, 2026
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Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW): What Every Business Needs to Know

Every NSW business has legal duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, big or small. Here’s what the law requires, who is responsible, the 2026–27 penalties, and what has changed recently.
January 10, 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