The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the Judicial Guide 2022 to assist judicial officers and legal practitioners with an understanding of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). Source: Timberbiz
NHVR Director of Prosecutions Belinda Hughes said the updated guide is an important resource for legal practitioners who may be unfamiliar with the HVNL.
“As the NHVR extends its prosecution services into NSW, it is important the courts and lawyers understand the law the NHVR is responsible for prosecuting,” she said.
From Monday this week scheduled heavy vehicle inspections, investigations, prosecutions and roadside safety checks will transfer to the NHVR.
“The HVNL can be really complex for those that are not familiar with it,” Ms Hughes said.
“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 over 3500 matters in courts across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and the ACT.
To view the Heavy Vehicle National Law Judicial Guide go here. https://www.nhvr.gov.au/files/media/document/46/202207-1316-hvnl-judicial-guide.pdf
