Access Requirements in WA

Our route assessment application process includes initially contacting the relevant road manager on your behalf to obtain their support for your application and then conducting an onsite assessment of the road in accordance with our guidelines and route assessment form below.

• Standard Restricted Access Vehicle Route Assessment Guidelines (PDF)
• Tri Drive Route Assessment Guidelines (PDF)
• RAV Route Assessment Form (Word document)
• RAV Route Assessment Form (PDF)

In assessing applications for RAV access, we will ensure that the road is suitable for the requested RAV access, as per the relevant Route Assessment Guidelines and decisions are made in accordance with the Guidelines for Approving RAV Access (PDF).

When a road is found suitable, it is added to the applicable RAV network(s) and both the applicant and road manager will be notified, including identifying any access conditions applied (if required).

If a road is found unsuitable for the requested RAV network, we will advise both the applicant and road manager, including providing a summary of the road deficiencies and/or reasoning for the decision.

Applying for a Road

To apply for a road(s) to be added a particular RAV network you need to complete and submit the application form below.

• Application and Road Owner Support to Add or Amend a Road on a Restricted Access Vehicle Network (PDF)

We are committed to finalising all route assessment applications within three months of receipt. However, assessments and approvals may be delayed for a variety of reasons, and we will maintain regular contact with stakeholders to inform them of the progress.

Furthermore, at times when there is an increased demand for RAV route assessments to be conducted, applicants and road managers may engage a suitable consultant to complete the onsite assessment on a local government road, in accordance with our framework below.

• Framework for Using Consultants to Assess Local Government Roads for Inclusion on a Restricted Access Vehicle Network (PDF)

Where a suitable consultant has been engaged to complete the onsite assessment, these applications will then be given priority in being reviewed.

It is important that any proposed development or road improvement project adequately and safely accommodates the current and future heavy vehicle traffic demands.

This should consider both the protection of existing RAV access, particularly on key oversize / over mass routes and the level of RAV access that may be required to provide an efficient freight network into the future.

Our Guidelines for Consulting with HVS for Development Applications and Road Improvements Projects (PDF) provide guidance to other areas of Main Roads and Local Government, as to when Heavy Vehicle Services (HVS) should be consulted and what services HVS can provide in relation to a development, road infrastructure project or development application.