Heavy Vehicle Accreditation in WA is mandatory for anyone who performs a transport task for hire or reward and meets any of the following criteria:
- Operates B-Double or Road Train Configurations; or
- Operates Truck & Trailer combinations over 42.5 tonnes gross mass; or
- Requires more than four single trips (oversize or overmass) per calendar year; or
- Operates under concessional loading scheme; or Requires an annual Permit or Notice; or
- Operates a RAV exceeding a width of 2.5 metres; or
- Operates a RAV exceeding a height of 4.3 metres; or
- Operates a RAV exceeding a length of 19 metres.
The following vehicle classifications are exempt from accreditation requirements in WA:
- Buses;
- Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV);
- Agricultural Equipment;
- Vehicles that have a gross mass (GVM) of eight tonne or less;
- Recreational Boat Trailers.
The single WAHVA Management Systems combines the individual modules contained within the WAHVA Management System Standards that are required to be incorporated into daily work practices.
To be able to conduct audits you must have completed the Western Australian Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) Auditor training and certification program that is administered by Main Roads.
Need to find a certified auditor or check if the individual or business you are engaging is Accredited? Check their status here.
WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) Remote Audit Requirements Trial
Main Roads will conduct a 12 month trial to allow for remote Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) Audits.
Changes to WAHVA - as at April 2023
Learn about changes made to the WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) Scheme documentation and requirements.