NZTA Heavy Vehicle Permit Portal

We are currently experiencing a very high number of permit applications, to assist with the processing of your application please ensure this is fully completed and you have included all attachments.

Notes to applicants

The information requested is required to process an application for a High Productivity Motor Vehicle Permit under the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016. Please refer to Factsheet 13g for additional information about high-productivity motor vehicles, or contact your specialist heavy vehicle certifier. Note that permits can be cancelled under section 5.6 of the rule, as detailed in Factsheet 13g.
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It is the Transport Service Licence holder identified in the windscreen of the towing vehicle who has the responsibility to operate within the regulatory requirements relating to SRT, Brake Code and other applicable vehicle ratings, as well as any other rules such as speed, RUC or log book hours.
* Denotes mandatory field.

Permit Type *

Application Type *

Road Network *

Pro-forma *

Existing Permit #

Select a Company

Region *

Please select the region where your journey starts

Company Name *

Contact Person *

TSL Number *

Depot. Location *

Postal Address *

Postal Code *

Applicant Email *

Telephone No. *

Cellphone No.

Date of Application *

Date Permit Required *

Purchase Order #

Route *

Same route as on an existing permit
(or with minor modifications)

New route

Note: We can process your application faster if you apply for a route from an existing permit. New and complex routes will take significantly longer to process.

Overlength permit: You do not need to specify a route if you are applying for an overlength permit only. A pro-forma overlength permit gives you general access to the road network.

Mirror Route from Permit #

List any new roads or drop-off and pick-up addresses you need in addition to the route on the existing permit (or attach a separate document):

Optional route attachment

Valid file types include: jpeg, png, gif, bmp, pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx. Files cannot be larger than 20 MB.

Access to approved full HPMV routes

Your permit will give you automatic access to the approved full HPMV routes.
For details see https://www.nzta.govt.nz/commercial-driving/high-productivity/full-hpmv-network-map

State highways not on full HPMV network *

Do you need to travel on state highways that are not on the full HPMV network?

Yes

List the state highways you require that are not approved for full HPMV (or attach a separate document).

Note: Your application will take longer to process because state highways that are not already approved for full HPMV need to be assessed for the weights you have applied for.

Optional route attachment

Valid file types include: jpeg, png, gif, bmp, pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx. Files cannot be larger than 20 MB.

Local authority roads not on full HPMV network

Select where you need to travel on local authority roads that are not on the full HPMV network:

Note: We can process your application faster and you may achieve higher weights if you apply for a single island permit.
Permits that require local road approvals for both islands will take significantly longer to process.

List local authority roads or drop-off and pick-up addresses you need (or attach a separate document):

Optional route attachment

Valid file types include: jpeg, png, gif, bmp, pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx. Files cannot be larger than 20 MB.

# Units *

Vehicle Type *

Total Width
(max 2.55m) *

Total Height
(max 4.30m) *

Total Length (m) *

If the total length is more than 19m for semi combinations or 20m for all other combinations an Overlength permit is required

Width to Outside Tyres (m) *

Load Description *

Total Mass Applied For (kg) *

Axle Weight Flexibility *

Select a Unit

Please fill out all the details for Unit

Unit Type *

Reg. Number *

GCM (kg) *

No. Of Axles *

Total Unit Mass (kg) *

GVM (kg) *

Please fill in the axle information for this unit

All numeric values should be to two decimal places. All mass values should be greater than or equal to 1000 kg and combined should equal the total mass applied for ( kg).

#	Steering Axle*	Axle Set*	Axle Type*	Tyre Size*	Suspension Type*	Track Outer (m)*	Mass (kg)*	Max Mass (kg)*	Spacing from prev (m)*

Attach any necessary supporting documentation (up to 8 documents) Mandatory attachments: High Productivity Motor Vehicle Attributes Check from approved Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifier; Pro-forma vehicle design diagram with dimensions added. Attachments required for certain applications: Additional route information (if required); Performance Based Standards report (non-proforma vehicles only); Route description if over pro-forma design total length (non-proforma vehicles only). Examples of additional supporting attachments include: Quality Plan; Trip Register; Truck Attribute Sheet;Trailer Attribute Sheet; Route Maps or Route Description.

Valid file types include: jpeg, png, gif, pdf, xls, xlsx, doc, docx. Total file size cannot be larger than 25 MB.

Existing Attachments

File

Document Type

It is the permit holder’s responsibility to operate within the regulatory requirements relating to SRT, Brake Code, GVM/GCM, RUC, Load anchorage point ratings, draw beam / draw bar / 5th wheel mount rating, as well as any other conditions detailed in the permit or legislation. The NZ Transport Agency can revoke permits under Section 5.7 of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule 2016 (Rule 41001).

I declare that the particulars contained in this application are true and correct.

Note: You will not be able to edit your application after submitting it.

Select Pre-defined Size

Enter custom tyre size

High Productivity Motor Vehicle Permit Application

Notes to applicants

Please fill out all the details for Unit

Please fill in the axle information for this unit

Existing Attachments

Vehicle Permit Privacy Statement

Tyre Size Selection