The NHVR handles all heavy vehicle permit applications. For timely processing, include clear start and destination addresses, a list of all roads, and vehicle details.
Council follows the Department of Transport and Planning’s Speed Zoning guidelines to set speed limits on council roads, ensuring they reflect road conditions, usage, and safety.
Illegal drag racing, burn-outs, and speeding endanger everyone on the road. Council cannot directly address hooning issues but urges reporting such incidents to the Crime Stoppers Hoon Hotline at 1800 333 000 or online.
Traffic counters and classifiers track vehicle volume, type, and speed, storing data until transferred to our database. If you encounter a damaged traffic classifier, report it to our Customer Service Team.
Traffic calming measures, like road humps and roundabouts, aim to reduce speeds and traffic volume in residential areas. While effective for slowing traffic, they can't solve all issues like hooning or parking problems. They may also impact street parking and emergency access.