Work and Rest Hours Exemption Permit - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will require this permit if you use a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle and intend to operate beyond prescribed maximum work times or under minimum rest times.

A fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle is:

  • a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of more than 12 tonnes
  • a combination with a GVM of more than 12 tonnes
  • a bus that is fitted to carry more than twelve people including the driver.

You may apply for this permit if you are:

  • an employer of a driver
  • a prime contractor for a driver
  • an operator
  • a self-employed driver.

Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible you must apply using the approved form and state the following:

  • the period for which the exemption is sought
  • any conditions
  • the name of the heavy vehicle driver
  • proposed maximum work times and minimum rest times.

You will need to pay the prescribed fee and provide any additional information required by the Regulator.

You will be required to show that the advanced fatigue management or basic fatigue management limits are not suitable and that the proposed work and rest times are safe.

You must ensure that the driver of the fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle has a copy of the exemption permit in their possession while driving.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Not more than 3 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

You do not need to pay any fees.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Work and rest hours exemption fact sheet - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT) Act 2013 ACT

Administering agency

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Enquiries, Fatigue Management Team

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Mailing address: PO Box 492
Fortitude Valley
Queensland 4006
Phone: 1300 696 487
Fax: 1300 736 798
Email: accreditation@nhvr.gov.au