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Multi-combination vehicles

Note: Queensland legislation no longer requires that guidelines be carried in the vehicle.

Alternate traffic arrangements — Mackay CBD — Forgan Bridge Replacement and Duplication Project from February 2009 to Late 2010 — Notice to Motorists

Forgan Bridge Replacement and Duplication Project - Part 1(PDF**, 249KB)

Forgan Bridge Replacement and Duplication Project - Part 2(PDF**, 537KB)

Alternate traffic arrangements — Bridge closure Kirkup Bridge, Walkerston — Notice to Motorists The Department of Transport and Main Roads wish to advise that maintenance works to Kirkup Bridge over Bakers Creek in Walkerston is programmed to be completed between Monday 29 June 2009 and Friday 17 July 2009 Bridge closure Kirkup Bridge, Walkerston(PDF**, 292KB)

The Guideline for Multi-combination Vehicles in Queensland, Form 1, Version 5 (updated 10 October 2008) (PDF**, 163KB)explains the conditions under which road trains (including B-triples, AB-triples, BAB-quads, ABB-quads and prime mover/semitrailer combinations towing one converter dolly) or B-doubles may be used on roads in Queensland.

For the latest updates to the Guideline for Multi-combination Vehicles refer to:

Schedule of Amendments (PDF**, 21KB)

Maps

Maps are provided in portable document format (PDF). These maps indicate the roads approved for the relevant multi-combination vehicle. The legend (PDF**, 22KB) explains how the routes are identified and should be used in conjunction with the maps.

Applying for B-double routes

To apply for B-doubles routes not listed in the maps, complete the B-double Additional Route Applicaton and forward to:

Heavy Vehicle Access Policy
Floor 9, Transport House
PO Box 673, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006.

Hard copies of the guidelines

A hard copy of the guideline (including maps) can be purchased from the

Queensland Government bookshop

or at

SDS
Ground Floor, Mineral House
41 George Street, Brisbane.
Phone +61 7 3118 6900^z or call toll free on 1800 679 778^x.

^xFree call within Australia. Call charges may apply from mobile phones.

^zLocal call — Higher rates may apply outside local area or from mobile phones.

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Last updated 26 June 2009