1. Presentation PBS 2007 and beyond George Konstandakos

2. PBS – Stage 1 Operations Stage 1 (2007-2012) – Administrative arrangements & Standards under the National Transport Commission: Vehicle Certification Rules The Standards and Vehicle Assessment Rules Review Panel Business Rules Network Classification Guidelines Guidelines for Determining National Operating Conditions Assessor Accreditation Rules Mapping Portal

3. PBS – Stage 2 Operations Stage 2 (2013+) – Heavy Vehicle National Law under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator: Operation of new scheme through the NHVR (one-stop-shop) Improved access arrangements for compliant vehicle designs Modular assessment for prime mover and trailer Business rule changes to allow for self certification

4. PBS – Applications 20075 years2013 December 12 359 applications

5. PBS – Final Approvals 20075 years2013 Over 1000 vehicles approved

6. PBS – Growth 20075 years2013 2 Assessors 13 Assessors (1 OEM) No certifiers7 certifiers Handful of vehicles Over 1000 vehicles

7. PBS – Growth 20075 years2013 2009 PBS Maps PBS Review 2012 Improved PBS scheme approved by Ministers

8. PBS – in Australia 20075 years2013 No firm statistics on state by state at this stage. Victoria has around 75% PBS vehicles operating currently

9. PBS – Vehicle types

10. PBS – The Panel (2012) Chair – David Anderson Deputy – Neil Findlay CW – Daniel Lambert VIC – Ian Mond TAS – Danny Johnson ACT – Rod Paule NSW – Michael Wills QLD – Russell Hoelzl SA – Jennifer Martin WA – Kevin Loftus NT – Simon Saunders

11. PBS – The Panel Buckles and width Operation improvements to expedite approval of applications. Highlights policy matters (eg width). © http://www.trucknetuk.com

12. PBS – Blueprints - 2007

13. Modular assessment and certification Manufacturer can assess and certify prime mover Manufacturer can assess and certify trailer PBS compliant vehicle combination PBS – Modularity – 2013+

14. PBS – Blueprints today To be released by the end of March 2013

15. PBS – 2007 to 2012 Process Before Applicant negotiates with each road authority for a permit Single vehicle application made the process expensive Combinations components were locked in (truck and trailer) No certainty of access Applicant negotiates with each road authority for a permit Single vehicle application made the process expensive Combinations components were locked in (truck and trailer) No certainty of access

16. PBS – 2013+ Process 2013 Manufacturers’ blueprints (reduced applications costs) Manufacturers’ self assessment Regulator becomes single point of contact Combination modularity (mix and match trailers) Certainty of access through gazetted routes. Permits issued when non standard access is sought Manufacturers’ blueprints (reduced applications costs) Manufacturers’ self assessment Regulator becomes single point of contact Combination modularity (mix and match trailers) Certainty of access through gazetted routes. Permits issued when non standard access is sought

17. PBS – Challenges Bridge and Route assessments Access conditions consistency Local council last mile issues Education and community perception State and Local Governments NHVR Route assessments Systems and processes Compliance and enforcement – information and education

18. PBS – Future Performance Based Standards Level 1 Length Limit Review – FS1675 Potential 23 m* * identified in this report has been based on an analysis of the network, and is indicative of its maximum potential from a risk-based perspective. Performance Based Standards Review of level 3 & 4 limits – FS1804 In progress Quantifying the benefits of HPV – FS1805 In progress Braking standards Tyres and other components Route assessment tools Future consideration Under review On trial by MAV

19. PBS – PBS and the NHVR (forecasts) Increased number of applications Increased productivity Better (newer) HV fleet - Safer Increased number of applications Increased productivity Better (newer) HV fleet - Safer 2012 0.1% of HV Fleet By 2030 projected 3.5% of HV Fleet Improvements to PBS scheme implemented in 2013 Projected take-up