NHVR collaborates with police to combat OSOM breaches in Queensland

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to combat breaches of Oversize Overmass (OSOM) permits in the southeast of the state, following an uptick in non-compliance rates.

NHVR Director Northern Region Kelli Ready said various operations carried out in 2025 revealed that mechanical, dimensional, and loading violations were the main factors leading to non-compliance.

“High levels of non-compliance in an area involving complex heavy load movements are concerning, particularly when these combinations can reach mass limits of up to 150 tonnes and lengths of 19 metres, meaning even the slightest miscalculation can have serious consequences,” Ms Ready said.

“Operators must clearly understand their permit requirements and curfew conditions, which exist to protect road users, infrastructure and the industry.

“We don’t want operators taking unnecessary risks, which is why Operation Kindle has been established to strengthen our coordinated efforts alongside the QPS and ensure OSOM permit conditions, including curfews, routes and mass limits, are being met.”

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