Charges for heavy vehicles are calculated using the vehicle's type, Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), the number of axles and the vehicle's nominated configuration. The nominated configuration for a truck or prime mover refers to the combination of the hauling unit and trailers. You must nominate the highest configuration at which you intend to operate the vehicle.
You can find descriptions of the vehicle configuration on the Description of Heavy Vehicle/Trailer form, available from the link box at the bottom of this page.
IMPORTANT: It is an offence to operate at a higher configuration than nominated. Fines apply. You can operate at a lower configuration.
| Vehicle type | Vehicle code | 2 axle* | 3 axle* | 4 axle* | 5 axle* |
| Truck (type 1) | RT0 | $418 | $718 | $718 | $718 |
| Truck (type 2) | RT0 | $718 | $945 | $945 | $945 |
| Short combination truck | RT1 | $718 | $945 | $1754 | $1754 |
| Medium combination truck | RT2 | $6417 | $6417 | $6931 | $6931 |
| Long combination truck | RT3 | $8848 | $8848 | $8848 | $8848 |
| Short combination prime mover | PM1 | $1101 | $4327 | $4759 | $4759 |
| Multi-combination prime mover | PM2 | $7764 | $7764 | $8539 | $8539 |
| Bus (type 1) | BUS | $418 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bus (type 2) | BUS | $418 | $2298 | $2298 | N/A |
| Articulated bus | BUS | N/A | $418 | $418 | N/A |
| Special purpose vehicle (type P) | SPP | No charge | |||
| Special purpose vehicle (type T) | SPT | $273 | |||
| Special purpose vehicle (type O) | SP2 | 1 axle only = $341 For two or more axles calculate using: (number of axles - 1) x $341 | |||
| Trailer type | Trailer code | Single axle* | Tandem axle* | Tri-axle* | Quad-axle* | 5+ axle* |
Semi-trailer | STR | $418 | $836 | $1419 | $1892 | $2365 |
| B-double lead trailer B-triple lead trailer B-triple middle trailer | LTR | $418 | $4130 | $6525 | $8700 | $10875 |
| Pig trailer | PTR | $418 | $836 | $1254 | $1672 | $2090 |
| Dog trailer | DTR | N/A | $836 | $1254 | $1672 | $2090 |
| Converter dolly or low loader dolly | YTR | $418 | $836 | $1254 | $1672 | $2090 |
* Registration fees, inspection fees and stamp duty may also be payable. Fees may also be paid quarterly or half-yearly. For further information on registration fees for particular heavy vehicles, call 13 22 13.