The NSW Government has improved access for heavy vehicles carrying supplies and stock to drought-affected areas. The new NSW Class 3 Drought Assistance Dimension Exemption Notice will: allow eligible vehicles transporting hay to travel under notice and without a permit, including B-doubles up to 26 metres long; up to 2.83 metres wide on all approved roads; up to 4.6 metres high, on the approved 4.6 metre high network; on a case-by-case basis, allow
access permits for road trains on roads not currently approved for road trains; on a case-by-case basis, provide access permits for trucks transporting loads of hay in excess of 4.6 metres high; refund or waive National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Roads and Maritime permit fees for drought relief applications; a dedicated hotline (1800 952
292) and website (www.rms.nsw.gov.au/drought-freight) for questions.