Traffic Escorts
A Traffic Escort Warden (TEW) is required when the Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) is in excess of 5.5 metres in width and/or 40 metres in length, unless specified otherwise on the Single Trip Permit or within the Single Trip OSOM Vehicle Standard Operating Conditions.
Prior to submitting a Traffic Escort Warden Booking Application online through the Traffic Escort Services Scheduling Solution (TESSS) portal, you must first ensure you have signed and returned a completed Traffic Escort Services Head Agreement and AP Supplier Creation Form to Main Roads at permit.applications@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Main Roads will provide the services subject to:
a) The Client paying the Traffic Escort Services fees for the services to Main Roads in accordance with the Traffic Escort Services Provision Policy; and
b) The Client providing evidence that they have been engaged to transport the load requiring Traffic Escort Services in the form of a letter or email from the Client’s customer, including the following information:
i. Name of Client’s customer, including contact person and contact number;
ii. Name of transport operator engaged by the customer;
iii. Equipment to be transported;
iv. Date(s) required;
v. Start and end location; and
c) Main Roads granting the necessary Permit(s) at least 4 business days prior to the time the services are to be provided; and
d) Main Roads being able to schedule the services for the dates requested.
Amendment to a Traffic Escort Booking or Single Trip Permit
Where any of the following are amended or differ between the traffic escort booking or single trip permit, an amendment request must be submitted either to the traffic escort booking and / or single trip permit in line with the Traffic Escort Services Provision Policy.
- Date of the move;
- Start and end location of the route;
- Road(s) within route;
- Load description; and
- The mass and/or dimensions exceed the original load;
All requests to amend the traffic escort booking must be accompanied by evidence from the customer.
Single Trip Permit Application
For Main Roads to issue a single trip permit at least 4 business days prior to the time the services are to be provided, the single trip permit application must be submitted a minimum 7 business days prior to the time the services are to be provided. Applications submitted within 7 business days may not be processed within the required timeframe, which may result in the services being cancelled.
TESSS Account
Login to your My Account to access TESSS to manage your traffic escort services.
Traffic Escort Warden Bookings
Traffic Escort booking forms have been replaced by our Traffic Escort Services Scheduling Solution (TESSS) portal. TESSS provides registered users the ability to undertake a range of traffic escort self service functions, including apply for, amending or cancelling traffic escort bookings (work orders).
How to Register for TESSS
- Create an account via My Account.
- Click on the “Request Access” button and complete the required data fields. The first name, last name and email address for the access request should match that used to register your Main Roads ‘MyAccount’.
- Primary admin users can invite new users to join their TESSS account.
If you have any questions or need help setting up your account, contact our HVS project team at TESSS.enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Note: Prior to applying for a Traffic Escort booking, you must have completed and returned the Traffic Escort Services Head Agreement and AP Supplier Creation Form. Applicants should also refer to Main Roads Movement of High Risk OSOM Vehicles Policy and if applicable, Guidelines for Preparing a Transport Management Plan for an Oversize Overmass Movement available on our website.
TESSS Features
- Request Traffic Escort bookings (Work Orders) within the TESSS online portal
- Head Agreement holders able to manage their bookings (apply for amendments or cancellations)
- Ability to see possible available schedule days
- Payment of Traffic Escort bookings (Work Orders) via credit card within the TESSS
- Submit customer evidence through the portal
- View receipts of payments
- Primary admin able to invite new TESSS users
- Standby Agreement Holders able to view bookings allocated to their entitlement number (previously prepayment ID)
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