Work and Rest Hours Exemption Permit - Victoria

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

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.

You will need 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.

Duration

Up to 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Other resources

Act(s) name

Heavy Vehicle National Law Application Act 2013 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Heavy Vehicle (Fatigue Management) National Regulation 2016 Victoria

Application process

Apply

To obtain this permit 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 provide any additional information requested by the Regulator.

Administering agency

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Contact details

Supporting information

Fatigue Management Exemptions (Opens in new window)