Recently, Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) made changes to speed limitations for some PBS vehicles travelling under permit on the NSW State Road Network.
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From July 1, 2026, PBS vehicles over 26m long operating under an access permit will no longer be limited to 90km/h on the state’s road network.
This change applies to PBS permits that include condition RS01 – Restricted Speed Condition – Speed on Specific Roads, and has been made to:
- align permit conditions with existing Notice arrangements for PBS vehicles over 26m
- harmonise PBS vehicle operation across jurisdictions
- support more efficient road freight transportation across the network.
All existing road rules continue to apply, and operators must continue to drive to conditions and prioritise safety at all times.
TfNSW will remove the condition when an existing permit is reviewed as part of the renewal process and an updated access decision is provided to the NHVR. Until the access permit is updated, the NHVR variation letter provides an exemption from the condition. Operators must carry a copy of the letter with the relevant PBS access permit and produce it to an authorised officer on request.
New PBS permits issued from July 1, 2026 will not include the 90 km/h restricted speed condition.
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