About the Scheme:

The Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria, introduces a scheme aimed at monitoring the road usage of eligible Class 3 Low or Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles (LZEHVs) on approved routes within Victoria. LZEHVs, classified based on their emission characteristics, encompass battery electric, hybrid, fuel cell, and diesel vehicles meeting Euro 6 standards or above. This initiative reflects a commitment to assess and integrate environmentally friendly heavy vehicles into Victoria's road infrastructure.

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Benefits of the Scheme:

Increased weights and network access for eligible Low or Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles.

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Regulatory Telematics Requirements:

TMA + Smart OBM is a requirement for all eligible vehicles of this scheme.

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Related Access Instruments:

Network: Victoria’s Volvo Semi Trailer Low or Zero Emission Heavy Vehicle (LZEHV) Pre-Approved Network.

If you operate a Volvo FM or FH Semi-Trailer, you can operate on the pre-approved network at weights of up to 7.5t on the steer and a GCM of up to 44t. You must still apply for a permit though the NHVR to operate on this network.

Eligible Vehicles:

Volvo FM or FH Semi-Trailers

Network Map:

Victoria Volvo 44T Zero Emission Mass Exemption Pre-approval (Network Map)

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Permit: You can apply for a Class 3 permit though the NHVR.

Eligible Vehicles:

An LZEHV is a heavy vehicle that has relatively low or no tailpipe emissions. Examples include:

• battery electric vehicles,
• hybrid electric vehicles,
• fuel cell electric vehicles and
• diesel vehicles at Euro 6 or above.

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Additional Resources:

VIC Department of Transport - Trial Scheme Details & Requirements

VIC Department of Transport - Trial Scheme Access Map (only for Volvo Semi-Trailer FM and FH models)