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NHVR releases HVNL law guide

The NHVR has released its HVNL law guide for this year to help the industry better understand the law

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released its 2022 Judicial Guide to help judicial officers and legal practitioners understand the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

NHVR Director of Prosecutions Belinda Hughes says the updated guide is an important resource for legal practitioners who may be unfamiliar with the HVNL, as well as operators and fleet owners looking for more understanding.

“As the NHVR extends its prosecution services into New South Wales, it’s important the courts and lawyers understand the law the NHVR is responsible for prosecuting,” Hughes says.

“The HVNL can be really complex for those that aren’t familiar with it.


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“The Judicial Guide steps legal practitioners through components of the HVNL, such as primary duty offences, explanations on how each offence category is determined, the jurisdictional requirements for each state, defences available and sentencing principles.”

The NHVR Prosecutions Unit is anticipated to have more than 3,500 matters in courts across Australia.

To view the HVNL judicial guide, head to the NHVR website.

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