Media releases

NHVR urges truck drivers to keep safety front of mind amid prolonged wet weather conditions and the start of the holiday season

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued an urgent reminder to the nation's truck drivers and operators to check their heavy vehicle fleets are up to scratch, amid predictions of above-average rainfall and increased traffic on the roads.

Being Dead is Boring: NHVR partners with young drivers to put a spooky spin on the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the third phase of the Don’t #uck With A Truck campaign, teaming up with young drivers to spread a critical message; drive safely around trucks, to avoid the haunting consequences.

Heavy vehicle inspections in Western Australia connect with national enforcement database

Main Roads Western Australia’s 25 transport inspectors are now carrying real-time heavy vehicle analytics on site using the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Regulatory Compliance Mobility Solution (RCMS) app.

The RCMS WA app will enable Main Roads WA to target high risk offenders, access a central database with driver and vehicle information, and administer digital notices during a heavy vehicle intercept.

WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the RCMS WA app will deliver improved road safety across the state.

Rural Road Safety Month: NHVR urges drivers to stay safe behind the wheel

Rural Road Safety Month – an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) – runs throughout September, prompting the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to today issue an urgent reminder to all drivers to take additional care and heed safety warnings.

Despite regional areas being vastly less populated than urban centres, fatalities on rural and regional roads account for about two-thirds of the road toll every year, with 811 lives lost in 2023.