As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) Victoria will introduce 24/7 No-Truck Zones on six roads in Melbourne’s Inner West. 

What you need to know 

• No-Truck Zones will apply 24/7 on six roads in Melbourne’s Inner West.

• Cameras will monitor the No-Truck Zones 24/7.

• Restricted vehicle and journey types will be required to use alternative freight routes.

• Exemptions are available and are to be submitted to DTP Victoria.

Exemptions 

Trucks that have an origin or destination within a No-Truck Zone will only be allowed to enter for one of these purposes: 

• a delivery to or from a place within a No-Truck Zone 

• performing construction or maintenance work within a No-Truck Zone 

• vehicle repairs or sales within a No-Truck Zone 

• driving to or from a garaged address within a No-Truck Zone. 

These types of heavy vehicles will still be permitted in No-Truck Zones: 

• buses 

• 2-axle truck that is not transporting a shipping container 

• tow trucks

• concrete trucks (including concrete pump trucks)

• waste disposal trucks 

• motor homes, emergency and police vehicles considered heavy vehicles.

Learn more

For detailed information about the exclusion zones and how to apply for an exemption for your vehicle or journey, please visit the Department of Transport and Planning Victoria’s website at No-truck zones FAQs – Transport Victoria 

The NHVR’s role 

• Assessing exemption applications received via DTP Victoria.

• Reviewing camera detections from prescribed No-Truck Zone cameras.

• Taking appropriate regulatory action for identified non-compliance.