About the Scheme:
The Safety, Productivity & Environment Construction Transport Scheme (SPECTS) is a voluntary scheme designed to improve the safety, environmental performance and productivity of heavy vehicles used by the construction industry in NSW. SPECTS is administered and maintained by the NSW Government. SPECTS allows participating heavy vehicles greater network access and the ability to carry more construction materials, in return for meeting higher environmental, safety and compliance standards.
Benefits of the Scheme:
Significantly increased urban-area access for PBS vehicles at maximum weights.
Regulatory Telematics Requirements:
RIM is a requirement for all eligible vehicles under this scheme.
Related Access Instruments:
New South Wales Class 2 Safety, Productivity & Environment Construction Transport Authorisation Notice 2021
Eligible Vehicles:
- PBS Level 1 and 2A 3 or 4 axle truck towing 3 axle dog trailer
- PBS Level 1 and 2A 3 or 4 axle truck towing 4 axle dog trailer
- PBS Level 1 prime mover semi trailer combination with quad axle group
- PBS Level 1 concrete agitator prime mover semi trailer combination with quad axle group
- PBS Level 1 prime mover semi trailer combination with tri-axle group
- PBS Level 1 concrete agitator prime mover semi trailer combination with tri-axle combination
- PBS Level 1 rigid concrete agitator
Safety Features Requirements:
- Direction and roll-over stability control
- Additional contour marking as per SPECTS guidelines
- ADR13/00 reversing lamps on trailers
- Self-adjusting reversing alarm
- Minimum Euro 5 engine
Network Map:
Additional Resources:
Schemes
RIM Safety, Productivity & Environment Construction Transport Scheme (SPECTS) (NSW)
RIM Safety, Productivity & Environment Construction Transport Scheme (SPECTS) (NSW)
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